September is here! Although with the 100 plus temperatures we have been having it hardly feels like it. This weekend was low key due to the heat, but I still managed to cook up a storm, go to the farmers market, and pick up some flowers
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As the summer heat starts to hit, the thought of being in a hot kitchen is not appealing. The only effort this takes is cutting up peak summer produce: tomatoes, peaches, and basil and tossing them with a vinaigrette and some torn bread croutons.
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On a warm August morning, we headed to a day at Underwood Family Farms. It is a ‘You Pick,’ farm located about 50 minutes outside of Los Angeles. You gather up your basket, clippers, and head out to the fields on the tractor.
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One of the best things about summer is eating outside. Since spending so much time at home, being able to sit in the backyard and have a glass of wine or a meal has made such a difference.
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Since spending so much time at home, it has made me think a lot about personal style and changing tastes. After years of trial and error, I have found what works for me, but I have also shifted focus to practicing the idea of a thoughtful home.
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As summer is upon us, now is the time I start reaching for lightweight fabrics especially linen. My warm-weather wardrobe almost exclusively consists of linen pieces that I have collected over the years. This year, I loved the silhouette of this crisp white top with its voluminous sleeves and open back.
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Since the quarantine, I have been making a lot of pizza. This cast-iron method makes a delicious golden-brown crust and works perfectly as the base for whatever toppings you like. This is my version of a summer pizza with basil pesto, creamy burrata, topped with lemony greens.
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And just like that, it is July! As the days blur into weeks, I am trying to find joy in the little things. With summer comes summer produce that I wait for all year long: beautiful tomatoes, sweet corn, juicy peaches,
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When the weather gets warmer, I really love a pared-down beauty routine. Over the years, I have found myself wearing a lot less makeup, using a few good products that are preferably natural, and embracing a fresh-faced look.
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