Hello Reader, Happy Tuesday! September dinners are in that lovely in-between season—still full of tomatoes, zucchini, and fresh flavors, but beginning to lean toward warmer, cozier meals as the evenings cool. And with schedules filling up again, quick dinners feel especially welcome. So today, I gathered six easy dinner ideas for the week ahead. Each one can be on the table in 30 minutes or less. In this email Cheesy Ground Turkey Orzo Skillet Quick Chicken Thighs with Tomatoes and Zucchini...
5 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, There’s something about early fall that makes hearty German food especially welcome at the table. With Oktoberfest beginning next weekend in Munich, I’ve been revisiting one of my favorite seasonal collections and giving it a fresh update—with even more German recipes to cook, bake, and share. Inside you’ll find some of the dishes I return to again and again this time of year: bratwurst and sauerkraut, chicken schnitzel, warm German potato salad, spaetzle, homemade soft...
6 days ago • 1 min read
Today's Teatime at 31Daily.com Hello Reader, As the season begins to turn, I’ve been revisiting one of my favorite ways to gather: a Harvest Afternoon Tea filled with the warm flavors and colors of early fall. This tea brings together savory bites, seasonal scones, apple and pumpkin sweets, and plenty of inspiration for creating a beautiful autumn table—whether you’re planning a full afternoon tea or simply looking for a few ideas to make an ordinary afternoon feel special. A Harvest...
9 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Happy Tuesday! After a long holiday weekend, this is exactly the kind of dinner I want on the table: easy, cozy, and made in one skillet. Today’s new Cheesy Ground Turkey Orzo Skillet with Zucchini is inspired by the flavors of lasagna, but streamlined for a busy weeknight. Ground turkey, tender zucchini, toasted orzo, tomato sauce, and creamy ricotta all come together in one pan for a hearty dinner that still feels fresh enough for these early September days. It’s simple,...
12 days ago • 1 min read
RECIPES | DINNERS | TEA | SHOP | GIVEAWAY September 4, 2026 The Weekend Preview Happy Friday and Happy Labor Day Weekend! September arrived this week with one foot still firmly planted in summer and the other beginning to lean toward fall—a little like the recipes filling my kitchen right now. There are still garden vegetables and cookout favorites to enjoy, but apples, cozy dinners, and afternoon tea are beginning to find their way back to the table too. It’s been a full week at 31Daily. We...
15 days ago • 3 min read
Today's Teatime at 31Daily.com For more afternoon tea posts and ideas, visit 31Daily's teatime page. A September Afternoon TeaPublished on September 1, 2026 A new month calls for a new afternoon tea—and September may be one of my favorites. This month’s tea is inspired by that lovely transition between late summer and early fall, with seasonal flavors, beautiful teatime recipes, and simple ideas for gathering around the table. Think early apples and pears, warm spices, pretty sandwiches and...
19 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, September arrives this week, bringing that wonderful in-between season when late-summer produce still fills the markets, but apples, pumpkin, cozy dinners, and a little more baking begin calling us back to the kitchen. I’ve gathered all of my favorite ideas for the month in a new What to Make in September collection—from easy weeknight dinners and seasonal baking to fall soups, afternoon tea inspiration, and recipes for the changing season ahead. A few things I’m especially...
21 days ago • 1 min read
RECIPES | DINNERS | TEA | SHOP | GIVEAWAY August 28, 2026 The Weekend Preview Happy Friday! We’ve reached that lovely in-between weekend when it’s still very much summer, but little hints of fall are beginning to appear. With Labor Day weekend just ahead, and football and tailgating season not far behind, it seemed like the perfect week to share my new Homemade Hamburger Buns. They’re made for burgers fresh from the grill now, and I have a feeling they’ll be making repeat appearances in the...
22 days ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader, We’ve reached the last full week of August—the kind of week that still tastes very much like summer, even as calendars begin filling again and our kitchens slowly shift toward a new season. So rather than choosing one kind of recipe today, I thought I’d share five things that sound especially good for this week. There’s something for a slow morning, something for the busiest nights, a dinner that practically cooks itself, and one recipe I wouldn’t let tomato season pass without...
27 days ago • 2 min read