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Bring These Apps to Your Next Fall Party (opens the original)
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I love the magic of fall gatherings. The sun still sets after 6pm, it’s the perfect temperature to comfortably sit by a bonfire, and the flavors of apple, cinnamon and pumpkin spice waft through my kitchen. When I think about fall appetizers, I like to lean into these seasonal notes. Make a cheeseboard with a smoked gruyère paired with apples from the local orchard. Whip together mascarpone with pumpkin purée for a sweet dip that resembles a cheesecake. Lean into notes of maple, squash, sage and
Favorite Cheese for Fall (opens the original)
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Today, I should be writing you from a caffé in Florence, sipping on an affogato and checking off the various shops, museums and restaurants on my detailed Google Maps list. In reality, I had to cancel my entire trip the day before I departed. A week ago, I spontaneously ended up in the ER with appendicitis and needed an emergency surgery. Now that I’m a week post-op, I can confidently say that I am feeling so much better. I’m grateful that I was surrounded by my family and friends to help me thr
Cheddar + Apple Pairings (opens the original)
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Hi friends, it’s been yet another whirlwind of a week. Just returned upstate after a marathon of events in NYC, and very happy to chill before traveling to Italy and England to visit some friends! I’ll be in Bologna, Florence and London, so let me know if you have any food / shopping / sightseeing recs in the comments! Whenever I travel back to New York City, it takes me a minute to adjust. The energy is so palpable, the subway is overstimulating and I instantly feel like I need to be in a rush.
Savory S’mores Season (opens the original)
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Four Snacky Party Themes to Try (opens the original)
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You probably know this by now, but I’m not the biggest fan of cooking a large, multi-course dinner for a crowd. It often means a pile of dishes to clean, too many chairs crammed around the table, and worst of all, being stuck in the kitchen while everyone else is laughing and having fun without me. The snacky party is a no-fuss, equally as tasty alternative, where a variety of apps are served for guests to mingle and graze at their own leisure. I’ve been hosting these parties since my early days
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