8 Inspiring Reader Comments on Life Changes

One of my favorite things is when Cup of Jo readers give pep talks in the comment section. For example, a reader shares that she’s expecting her first baby; another…

Camilla Marcus’s Backyard Lunch—and Her Approach to Regenerative Cooking

We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. At first glance, Camilla Marcus is a study in contrasts. She takes…

Does Ham Need to Be Refrigerated?

You just got home from the grocery store with a cooked spiral ham, a can of ham, and a whole country ham from the specialty shop. Three hams. Three completely…

Red Fruit Soup (!) | Cup of Jo

When I first heard about “red fruit soup,” it sounded — well, made up. Like one of those things you “eat” at a tea party with a three-year-old. Ooh, yes,…

The 10 Best Summer Appetizer Recipes Every Gathering Needs

In putting together this list of the best-ever summer appetizers, two key guardrails guided my selections. The dishes that made the cut had to 1) reflect the season’s vibrant hues and 2)…

Grenada Real Estate: The Caribbean’s Best Lifestyle Investment

Most Caribbean islands promise the dream. Turquoise water, warm air, a slower pace of life. But very few of them deliver the kind of investment case that holds up when…

Do You Wear Linen in the Summer?

How do you stay cool in the summer? This past weekend, Brooklyn hit 90 degrees. Omg, I forgot how hot it is when it’s hot! This summer, for evening walks…

What We’re Shopping Right Now

We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. The farmers market is finally worth the trip again. Cherries, early stone…

Does Ham Go Bad? Shelf Life for Every Type of Ham

You have leftover spiral ham in the fridge from Sunday dinner, a can of ham in the pantry from who knows when, and a package of deli sliced ham for…

The Other Bennet Sister Caught Me Off Guard

After a TV drought that felt like forever, I turned on The Other Bennet Sister, and it caught me off guard… Honestly, when I saw the trailer, I wasn’t sure…