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Hello faithful blog readers. Can I tell you how much I love that you are still here, almost 15 years after I wrote my first post ever on the Dinner:... The post…

Thank you to those of you who reached out about “A Love Letter to My Dutch Oven” in the New York Times last week. (That’s a gift link if you missed it... The po…

My 2026 hostess gift guide is filled with everything I love to gift the hosts of parties during the holiday season. Everything from foodie gifts to fun gifts to…

My boys gift guide has all of my recommendations from both me and my 11 year old son. All the things he has on his list and the current items he loves! A tween …

This is my girl’s gift guide that focuses on ages 8 to 10 and it’s full of our favorite things. So cute and fun, this takes me right back! This year I’ve detail…

My 2026 gift guide for parents is perfect for so many, including grandparents and in-laws! A bunch of classic, timeless and useful gifts here for the people who…

My 2026 men’s gift guide is here! All of my favorite things to gift Eddie or the guys in my life – and of course so many items that I would love too! This list …

My 2026 women’s gift guide is here! All my favorite things in one place that I love so much. Things I’m buying others as well as items on my own list. These are…

My under $25 gift guide is full of everything I love the most! Quick and easy gifts for stockings, friends and family, work parties, favorite things parties and…

Here is a stunning but simple citrus and avocado salad to bid farewell to winter. And a Big Love list with links to things we like.