JuicyTalkHow Do You Get Out of a Reading Slump?
A Cup of Jo reader named Alex recently commented that she’s stuck in a reading slump. For suggestions, we reached out to our friend Ruby Smith, who writes the books…
8 Ways To Make a Rental Feel Like Home
As someone who has rented their entire adult life, moving into a new place can feel a little… blah. These spaces are generally generic, temporary and a bit vanilla. Basic,…
What to Use Instead of Sour Cream: 11 Substitutes
You are elbow deep in a batch of chicken enchiladas for a dinner party and the sour cream tub in the fridge turns out to be empty. Maybe you are…
The Edit: J.Crew’s August Drop
What are you wearing these days? Half of me is still in summer-vacation mode, and the other half is already pining for layers. J.Crew just released their August drop, and…
Heirloom Tomato Fattoush Salad With Crispy Halloumi
Like many of you, I’m in the depths of no-cook summer. Think: easy recipes that require a little ingredient assembly and not a whole lot of thought. The market has…
Does Tomato Sauce Go Bad? All You Need to Know
Most of what people worry about with tomato sauce, a smelly jar in the back of the fridge, a can past its date, is really a quality question, not a…
French Girl, Effortless Summer Hair According to an Expert
There’s an endless appeal to French girl style. From the famed low-maintenance French pharmacy beauty to the chic femininity of French girl style and even the romance of French girl…
Does Tomato Paste Go Bad? Shelf Life and Storage Tips
A can of tomato paste rarely gets used up in one go, most recipes call for a tablespoon or two, which means most of it usually ends up forgotten in…
A Touching Surprise 85th Birthday Party
In early summer, my grandmother sent a text to our family group chat: “SAVE THE DATE: June 14th. Tía Marta’s 85th birthday party at my house.” Cut to the day…
17 Foods Safe to Eat Long After the Best-By Date
Most of us throw food out earlier than we need to, not because it is actually unsafe, but because “expiration date” and “safety” have gotten mentally merged into one thing.…