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RECIPES | DINNERS | TEA | SHOP August 8, 2025 Happy Friday! As we step into the heart of August, there’s a certain sweetness in the air—both literal and seasonal. The days may still be long and warm, but I’m beginning to sense that gentle shift toward late summer: golden light, cooler evenings, and the quiet hum of routines slowly returning.And in my neck of the woods, a temporary return to rainy, cooler sweater weather. Zucchini bread is baking, and thoughts of chicken soup aren't far...

RECIPES | DINNERS | TEA | SHOP August 1, 2025 Happy Friday! Welcome, August! This month has a way of stretching out time just a little, inviting slower mornings, juicy stone fruit, and golden light that lingers well into the evening. And while summer still fills the air, I'm noticing hints of fall beginning to whisper their way in. This week on 31Daily, our Peach Cobbler Cake takes center stage—warm, spiced, and perfect with melting scoops of ice cream. It’s the kind of late-summer dessert...

RECIPES | DINNERS | TEA | SHOP July 25, 2025 Happy Friday - Shall We Bake a Piece of History? There’s something about late July—the golden evenings, the fresh fruit, the picnics—that makes me smile. As the saying goes, “Happiness blooms where picnics happen.” What better way to welcome the weekend than with a touch of nostalgia? Today, I’m sharing The Original Girl Scout Cookie of 1922—buttery, simple, and utterly charming. It’s the perfect tea cookie, and I think you’ll love the history...

RECIPES | DINNERS | TEA | SHOP July 18, 2025 Happy Friday! It was a scorcher in Seattle this week. Summer is irrevocably making itself known. And I'm loving it! With a quick trip this week to Leavenworth, a Bavarian-inspired village nestled in the Washington Cascade Range, I'm reminded of our delicious German recipes! I couldn't help but add to my collection with another two authentic German cookbooks for perusing in the sun. With a visit to a Leavenworth holiday shop, the merry season isn't...

RECIPES | DINNERS | TEA | SHOP July 11, 2025 Happy Friday! It’s hard to believe we’ve reached mid-July — that sweet spot in summer when the days are long, the pace is a little slower, and the dinner question somehow arrives earlier than ever. If your kitchen feels too hot or your schedule is too full, this week’s recipes are perfect for you: light, no-cook ideas, quick 20-minute dinners, and one charming and classic tart, ideal for teatime or sharing with friends. Still, even in the middle of...

RECIPES | DINNERS | TEA | SHOP July 4, 2025 Happy Friday! And, Happy 4th of July! It feels like summer is just getting started-- the sun is warming, the days are still long and glorious, and farmers' markets and produce stands are brimming with delicious finds! The glory of summer, happy sigh! If you're celebrating the 4th of July into the weekend, you can find our most popular July 4th recipes, including my all-time favorite easy summer party food, on Substack, published yesterday. I'll keep...

RECIPES | DINNERS | TEA | SHOP June 27, 2025 Happy Friday! 4th of July: It’s the summer party of the year—and growing up, there wasn’t a gathering I looked forward to more. Long days in the sun, family and friends gathered together, lawn games on the grass, and food we grazed on from noon ‘til night: the scent of the BBQ, crisp summer salads, and sweet desserts that never lasted long. When evening came, we’d head to the local park for the fireworks show—blankets spread across the lawn,...