Camp Sunset: How to make the perfect cup of camp coffee
Rise and shine: A few clever steps is all it takes to turn a decent cup of camp coffee into a great one.(Photo by Tom Story.) Small comforts can make a huge difference when you travel—especially when...
View ArticleVail’s free concert series, an L.A. guide, Sunset’s big open house—and more!
Cyclists pedal beneath the Gore Range surrounding Vail, CO.(Photo by Ashley Davis Tilley.) Happy first weekend in June, everyone! The summer’s begun, and our sights are set on packing our bags and...
View ArticleWine-country cooking classes, street art in Seattle—and more great travel finds
Now this is a gorgeous classroom: Refugio, in Paso Robles, CA.(Photo by Max Wanger.) Now that the weekend is nearly here, it’s time to pack your bags and explore the West! No plans yet? Find some...
View ArticleHow the California drought is changing the way we cook
Photo by Thomas J. Story As the drought continues, New York Times food writer Kim Severson noted in yesterday’s article that our dwindling water supply is causing a huge ripple effect in the kitchen....
View ArticleLinks we love: Dos and don’ts
Photo by West Elm, courtesy of Pop Sugar Home Helpful tips for clever swaps to make when pampering your home—or yourself: 9 home decor items to not splurge on. Instant kitchen backsplash / genius...
View ArticleA dream trip to Alaska, two big street-food fests, and more favorite travel...
Ice fields near Glacier Bay, Alaska.(Photo by Sonja and Alex Overhiser, A Couple Cooks.) It’s time to plan your weekend! Here with inspiration: our 5 favorite travel finds of the week. Daydream...
View ArticleSo simple. So good. Figs with Gorgonzola & Honey from Homegrown
YUM: Fresh-from-our-tree figs, roasted with gorgonzola and drizzled with honey.(Photos by Carol Shih.) Senior Travel Editor Andrea Minarcek loved the Figs with Gorgonzola and Honey so much, she’s ready...
View ArticleFun Halloween baking kits for kids
Baking kits from Happiest Little Baker A quick and easy way to get into the Halloween spirit with your family is the Happiest Little Baker’s very cute and festive Witch’s Hat Cupcake kit. My 6-year-old...
View ArticleFirst timer’s guide to the perfect turkey
Several years ago, I co-hosted a Thanksgiving feast for a group of friends—a ragtag group of San Francisco transplants who for various reasons couldn’t make it home to celebrate with their families. My...
View Article7 things I learned as a beginner cook with Chef Joanne Weir
All photos by Caroline Hetzel. I don’t know how to cook, so I took a class with a world-renowned chef. Logical place to start, right? Joanne Weir hosted a Mediterranean recipe demo just in time for the...
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