Author name: Julia Youman

40 Fresh & Vibrant Spring Recipes to Make Right Now

Make the most of peak-season produce with these fresh, flavor-packed spring recipes. From brown butter asparagus to rhubarb cocktails, this roundup is your go-to guide for cooking with the best fruits and vegetables of the season.

Whether you’re plann…

What to Make With Sourdough Starter (Besides Bread)

Maybe it’s the homesteading wave taking over TikTok, the endless how-to guides making it feel less intimidating, or the fact that you can buy a starter online, but sourdough’s popularity continues to skyrocket—with no signs of fading anytime soon. Our …

How to Style Your Home With Thrifted Finds

If you come across a chessboard at a thrift store, you might pick it up, only to put it back down after noticing a few scratches and an incomplete set.

For thrifting connoisseur Elizabeth Rooney, though, it’s an immediate add to cart—not as a game boa…

Welcome Warmer Days With These Refreshing Spring Drinks

If you’re anywhere near Chicago, like me, you probably saw snow last week—only for it to miraculously melt just in time for spring’s official arrival. As of March 19, we’ve entered one of the superior seasons for fresh flavors, vibrant cocktails, and l…

Irish Coffee, But Make It Dessert

One thing we’re absolutely doing to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Sipping on an Irish coffee. Ideally with a slice of cake in the same flavor. And if you didn’t know that was an option, don’t worry—now you do.

Skip the crowded bars and make something f…

The Best Throw Blankets You’ll Reach for Year-Round

For me, a throw blanket is an essential part of winding down—whether I’m watching the latest season of Severance or settling into bed with a book. While throws are often seen as a winter necessity, well-chosen options can be just as useful in warmer mo…

How to Start Your Own Supper Club Side Hustle

The hottest reservation right now isn’t at a Michelin-starred spot or helmed by a celebrity chef. You won’t find it on OpenTable or Resy either. Instead, it might be happening in a cozy apartment in Manhattan, a tucked-away warehouse in Chicago, or a c…

We Sniffed Out The Best Restaurant Soaps & Candles

For the most part, hand soap gets the job done—nothing more, nothing less. Rarely does it stop you in your tracks, so when it does, it lingers on your skin and in your mind. Over the years, I’ve kept a running list of the best soaps, candles, and diffu…

8 Fireplace Accessories for an Instant Glow-Up

Fireplaces are often the centerpieces of a room—yet they can easily be an afterthought when it comes to accessorizing them. And since winter doesn’t appear to be going anywhere anytime soon, we have a few thoughtful upgrades to take your hearth from ov…

6 Winter Margarita Recipes to Shake Up Your Weekend

One bright side of these dreary winter months? Citrus season. And this year, it’s proving to the gift that keeps on giving. While margaritas are often linked to summery beach days, they shine just as bright in February—and maybe even better. Maybe tha…

Snowed In? Here’s 5 Home DIYs to Try Tonight

With winter storms wafting across the U.S. (along with freezing temps and gray skies), now’s the perfect time to turn your attention indoors. And while you’ll often find us inside on a snow day with a lengthy recipe, we also love to invest time in our …

50+ Recipes That Start With a Can of Chickpeas

Some of the simplest, most satisfying dinners start with a can of chickpeas—and we have the recipes to prove it. From creamy hummus and crispy falafel to hearty soups, stews, and pasta dishes, these chickpea recipes highlight just how versatile garbanz…

22 Weeknight Meals that Don’t Rely on Poultry or Eggs

If you’ve noticed rising egg and chicken prices (even Waffle House is tacking on 50-cent surcharges because of shortages) or read one too many stories on bird flu, you might find yourself looking for egg and poultry alternatives these days.
Or maybe y…

What to Cook Your Crush on Valentine’s Day

Rumor has it that Ina Garten’s engagement roast chicken is so good, it helped an iconic celebrity couple take the next step. Yep—Emily Blunt swears it played a role in John Krasinski popping the question. But you don’t need a proposal on the horizon to…

The Best Non-Alcoholic Wines, According to Experts

At Monsoon Market, a natural wine and snack shop in Phoenix, you might grab a bottle of chardonnay, only to do a double take. Sparkling and non-alcoholic? Made from 100% Spanish grapes, it’s crafted just like any traditional chardonnay until the final …