Enemies-to-Lovers Books That Prove Tension Is the Best Love Story
We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. Romance readers know this: when enemies-to-lovers books are done well, nothing else…
Does Hoisin Sauce Need to Be Refrigerated?
Does hoisin sauce need to be refrigerated? Unopened, no. Once opened, yes. And the reason is different from most condiments. Hoisin sauce contains a significant amount of sugar alongside its…
Four Fun Things | Cup of Jo
This month, I’ve been spotting cool braids all over Brooklyn. Here’s my friend Alison wearing a double-braid ponytail at our neighborhood café. “It took two seconds, cost nothing, and got…
Does Tahini Go Bad? Shelf Life, Rancidity Signs & Storage Tips
Does tahini go bad? Yes, but it spoils in a way that trips almost everyone up. The number one mistake people make is dumping out the oil that has separated…
A Colorful Wedding With Lots and Lots of Dancing
“I’d only been to one Nigerian wedding before ours,” says Jeanne. She’s American, and her husband, Folarin, is British Nigerian. Portugal felt like a good meeting point for guests coming…
Calming Bedroom Colors to Soothe Your Senses
We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. Let’s begin with an ode to our senses. At times (and when…
Does Tahini Need to Be Refrigerated?
Does tahini need to be refrigerated? Technically, no. Tahini is a shelf-stable product and does not require refrigeration after opening. But the honest answer is: it depends on how fast…
Will Lady Tremaine Be the Biggest Book of 2026?
Last month, when I read Rachel Hochhauser’s Lady Tremaine — a reimagining of Cinderella from the perspective of her stepmother — I was blown away. In the novel, Lady Tremaine…
Oozi Is My New Favorite Low-Mess Dinner
It’s rare to find a recipe that checks all the boxes: quick, easy, low-mess, and complete (meaning no sides required). When I spotted Mariam Daud’s oozi recipe in her new…
Custom Closet Design Ideas for a Functional, Organized Home
We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. There are two kinds of people: those who relish a closet purge,…















