JuicyTalkShishito Peppers with Romesco Are the Best Summer Appetizer
Last weekend I grabbed a giant bag of shishito peppers at the farmers market—no plan or recipe in mind, just a “these look so good I must buy all of…
My #1 Trick for Having Fun at the Beach
Going to the beach is a dream, of course — we especially love Rockaway Beach in Queens — but for a long time, it also felt tricky. Does anyone else…
The Upside of Being an Only Child
When I was growing up, people thought my parents were separated. It wasn’t because they got in public fights in parking lots. It’s because my parents took separate vacations with…
30+ Recipes and Creative Ideas
Not to brag, but I’m living the summer of my dreams. This morning, I woke up at 6:30, grabbed a cup of coffee, and headed outside to inspect my garden.…
We Found the Best Sun Hat to Keep You Looking Cool When It’s Hot
There’s something about summer that makes me want to spend every possible minute outside. Slow mornings on the patio, afternoons by the pool, beach weekends, long walks before dinner—it’s my…
Step Inside This Organic-Modern Los Angeles Home Renovation
When Joelle Kutner and Jesse Rudolph, the duo behind the Los Angeles-based design-build studio Ome Dezin, first came across this original mid-century modern home in Brentwood (and collaborated with Claire…
Have a Delicious Weekend. | Cup of Jo
What are you up to this weekend? Toby and I are meeting a friend for Cantonese food tonight, and tomorrow Anton gets back from a two-week trip with his dad!…
Tomato Nectarine Halloumi Salad with Basil and Jalapeño
We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. This is the kind of salad I make on repeat in the…
Mosquito Season | Cup of Jo
Ruth Chan is an illustrator who lives in Brooklyn with her family. She writes and illustrates children’s books. For Cup of Jo, Ruth has written about many things, including pets,…
10 Ways to Travel on a Budget
My husband and I love to travel. But now that we’re a family of five, we’ve found that hotels, restaurants, and museums add up very quickly. I know I’m not…
