Shaved Frozen Peaches and Crea
For me, the official start of summer is always marked by my first taste of the perfect fruit of the season. That first bite of a super sweet and floral…
The 5-Minute Kitchen Upgrade: How Premium Staples Redefine Everyday Cooking
Great cooking is rarely about complexity. While elaborate recipes and multi-step techniques have their place, everyday culinary excellence relies almost entirely on ingredient curation. When time and kitchen space are…
What’s Your Policy on ‘Bad Language’?
When I was little, I thought that “vulgar” was a language — spoken, I presumed, in the country of Vulgaria. I imagined it as a nation full of rude and…
Best Protein Powders for Women 2026: A Nutritionist’s Honest Picks
Protein powder has come a long way from the chalky, artificial-tasting tubs that lived exclusively in gym bags. Today—for better or for worse—you’ll find it basically anywhere you want a…
Does Sourdough Bread Go Bad? Everything You Should Know
I buy sourdough from both my local farm stand and Costco, and I learned the hard way that they do not behave the same way once they get home. Left…
What Did You Do This Weekend?
How was your weekend? A few months ago, a CoJ reader named Molly asked if we could share weekend recaps now and again, so here’s mine, and please share yours…
What Living In London Taught Me About Slowing Down
I’ve heard people say that if a city calls to you, there’s a part of your story waiting to unfold there. For me, that city has always been London. For…
How to Get Lipstick Out of Clothes (And Why Heat Is the Enemy)
A coworker leaned in for a goodbye hug at a work dinner, aimed for my cheek, and landed half on my collar instead, leaving a perfect crimson smear on a…
How to Wash Strawberries (Most People Get One Step Wrong)
Most people rinse strawberries under cold water for a few seconds and consider the job done. That works. But there are two things worth knowing that most people do not:…
Wellness Rules I Stopped Following to Trust My Body
If you haven’t yet subscribed to my Substack, it’s where I get a little more personal—writing from the heart about self-care, motherhood, wellness, and all things in between. My community loved this…









