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Today's good mood is sponsored by Coffee Hi my coffee friend ☕🍸, At this point in August, I never quite know which coffee mood I’ll wake up in. Some mornings, I’m already craving cinnamon and those first cozy hints of fall. On others, it is still far too warm for anything but a cold, sparkling drink. Luckily, there is a coffee for both. Iced Cinnamon Dolce Latte This is the drink for those mornings when you are ready for cinnamon, but not quite ready to give up your iced coffee. Espresso,...

Food and Beverage Holidays A Little Late-Summer Joy, From Morning to Evening Hey friend, Late August always leaves me in two moods at once. I still want cold coffee, homemade ice cream, and refreshing spritzes, but I’m also beginning to crave cinnamon, cozy flavors, and slower afternoons. So, why choose? This week’s recipes bring a little something special to all three moments of the day, from your morning coffee ritual to an afternoon treat and a beautiful drink as the evening settles in. ☕...

Food and Beverage Holidays August 16th - National Rum Day! Hey there, friend! It’s National Rum Day, which feels like the perfect excuse to bring out one of the most versatile bottles on the bar cart. Rum can be bright and refreshing with lime, rich and cozy with chocolate, or wonderfully dark and moody once Halloween rolls around. So today, I’ve gathered some of my favorite rum recipes for late summer, plus a little taste of what’s waiting for us when the seasons change. Let’s start with...

Food and Beverage Holidays Sunny Summer Recipes Hey friend, Summer is still here, and I plan to enjoy every last sunny afternoon, golden evening, and cold drink before the season begins to change. This week’s recipe collection has a little something for every summer moment: an indulgent iced coffee, bright lemon bakes, soft fig jam cookies, and three beautiful cocktails for warm evenings. Let’s make the most of these final weeks of summer, shall we? ☕ A Cool Coffee Moment Iced Coffee with...

Food and Beverage Holidays August 4th - National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day! Hey there, friend! You know how chocolate chip cookies are never really just chocolate chip cookies? Sometimes you want them soft and cozy. Sometimes crisp around the edges. Sometimes with coconut, oats, white chocolate, or a little raspberry tucked inside. And since August 4th is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, I think that calls for a very simple kind of celebration: Pick the cookie that fits your mood today....

Food and Beverage Holidays August 3rd - National Watermelon Day Hey there, friend! You know that very specific summer moment when there is half a watermelon sitting in the fridge? It was exciting on day one. Still lovely on day two. And then suddenly it becomes the giant pink thing you keep shifting around every time you need the milk. Since August 3rd is National Watermelon Day, I thought we should give that watermelon a better ending. So today, let’s keep it simple and summery: if you’ve...

Food and Beverage Holidays July 30th - National Cheesecake Day Hey friend, Honestly, same. Some moments simply call for cheesecake. And since July 30th is National Cheesecake Day, this feels like the perfect excuse to make sure we are definitely not caught in a crisis without a creamy, dreamy slice nearby. This time, I’m going full no-bake with a few easy cheesecake favorites, from spiced Biscoff to bright lemon and mini Oreo cheesecakes. 🍰 Cheesecake Favorites to Try 🍰 No-Bake Biscoff...

Food and Beverage Holidays More Watermelon Recipes to Toast the End of July 💗🍉 Hey there, friend! Can you believe July is already starting to wind down? National Watermelon Month is almost over, but before we say goodbye to this juicy summer favorite, I wanted to send you one more little watermelon celebration. And we are ending it the best way: with something pink, refreshing, and very sippable. I pulled together a few more watermelon favorites for you, including a sleek martini, a bubbly...

Food and Beverage Holidays July 19th - National Daiquiri Day Hey friend, July is really giving us all the reasons to pour something cold, fruity, and refreshing. 🍹 First up: July 19th is National Daiquiri Day, and you know I love a good cocktail moment. Whether you prefer the bright, citrusy classic, a frozen fruity version, or something with a little twist, there is a daiquiri out there with your name on it. And since July is also National Watermelon Month, I tucked in two extra watermelon...

Food and Beverage Holidays July 10th - National Lavender Day Hey friend, I almost let this one slip again, but how could I ever forget National Lavender Day? 💜 Lavender has such a special kind of charm. It is soft, floral, calming, and just a little whimsical. The kind of ingredient that can turn a simple drink, bake, or homemade pantry staple into something that feels extra lovely. If you love lavender too, or you are just lavender-curious, here are a few gentle, beautiful recipes to help...