I do like winter. There’s something oddly satisfying about the ongoing battle against the elements. Each time I don’t fall on a patch of ice while carrying four bags of groceries, it feels like a hard-won victory. And yet, sometimes
“Why am I like this?” writes Ella Quittner on the cover of her own cookbook. She is delightfully obsessive — always striving to figure out the fluffiest pancakes, the crispiest potatoes, the juiciest chicken. Her new cookbook, Obsessed With the Best
Photos by Lyndsay Hannah Photography
Alison Piepmeyer lives in Brooklyn with her husband, Zach, and two children, Linus and Georgie. They bought their 19th-century house “in rough shape,” in 2022, and have spent the last four years fixing it
Is there anything cuter than babies actually sleeping like babies? From helicopters to grocery carts, eight Cup of Jo readers share the surprising/funny/adorable places their babies have fallen asleep…
Above: “On a rafting trip in Oregon, my four-year-old fell asleep
I sometimes worry that Black History Month is counter-productive. Yes, it’s nice to have a platform to celebrate the culture and shine a light on the continued struggles around race in America. And I’m glad that it’s a month (originally
Actual question: How do you like your eggs? Your scrambled eggs, specifically? Are you a firm-and-folded person? A loose-and-scoopable fan? “There is no such thing as a perfectly scrambled egg,” writes Ella Quittner in her new extremely fun cookbook, Obsessed
Caitlin Wylde lives with her dog, Rocket, on a woodsy street in Echo Park, Los Angeles. Though she’s been a Californian for over 30 years, her New England upbringing still echoes throughout her home with family heirlooms and nautical accents.
What are you up to this weekend? Tonight we’re having a movie night with friends, and tomorrow maybe we’ll order a heart-shaped pizza. Have a good one — happy Valentine’s Day to those who celebrate — and here are a few
I interviewed polar explorer and scientist Felicity Aston seven years ago. It was an unforgettable interview (for many readers, too, I know!). Last weekend, when the mayor announced that NYC was colder than parts of Antarctica, I immediately thought of
