Before my first child, Max, was born (three weeks early via unexpected C-section), my sister-in-law showed up at the hospital with take-out from my favorite Chinese restaurant. Crispy spring rolls! General Tso’s tofu! Stir-fried noodles! What a perfect meal to
The other day, I was texting with an old friend, who told me he reads only non-fiction but wants to read more fiction. So, I encouraged him to tell me three things he likes, generally, so I could give him
Have you ever walked by your local City Hall and spotted a just-married couple, all dazed and giggly? It’s such a rush, stumbling into the joy of total strangers. Last month, photographer Christine Han and I swung by Manhattan’s City
I feel like everyone’s dad has a signature dish. And I’m just going to say it: My dad’s spaghetti is the best. Or at least, it’s the best for this time of year — a big bowl of warm,
Hello! How are you? I missed this funny, smart community, and I’m excited to catch up. We have some fun posts planned this month, and in the meantime, here are a few snapshots from the break, if you’d like to
Hope you had a wonderful holiday and are enjoying the break! We’ve been hosting English relatives, taking cold walks, and cracking into a 12-pack of Dr. Pepper that Santa brought. We’ll be back to our regular scheduled programming on
As we head into the holidays, I wanted to reshare this 2023 post about family travel; and if you’d like more, Toby also shared his own tips for surviving family trips and here’s my personal trick for enjoying big family
We always love sharing recommendations and realizations with this community (books! home decorating! panic-attack strategies!). So, as the year draws to a close, I asked our team about their favorite things of 2025. We’re missing Jannelle
I don’t have my tree up yet. There, I said it.
A couple weeks ago, driving home from Thanksgiving weekend, I couldn’t believe how many windows were already lit with the glow of huge Christmas trees. Was I the only
I have a theory about baked goods: If there’s sour cream in it, it’s going to be great. Sour cream adds richness, tanginess, and, because of the way it interacts with the baking soda, lift. It’s the secret ingredient that
