A small collection of things to read, watch, cook, and enjoy this weekend. Inspired by the ladies over at A Cup of Jo, I thought of ending the work week and welcoming the weekend with a little dispatch from my brain: a short roundup of […]
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How to be everyone’s favorite guest: What to Bring to a Dinner Party
Wondering what to bring to a dinner party? From someone who loves to host, here are thoughtful, easy gifts that will make you the guest everyone remembers. In Girl World, dinner parties are a big deal. We obsessively plan every detail, we happily spend the […]
Best Christmas Movies to Watch This Holiday Season
Here’s your ultimate guide to cozy, classic and joy-filled holiday movies. Perfect for family movie nights, cozy evenings by the fire, or snow-day marathons. As December rolls along, nothing captures the spirit of the season quite like gathering around the screen with loved ones for […]
Christmas Home Décor Guide: Setting the Scene
Welcome to A Small Kitchen Christmas! A short-but-mighty series dedicated to all things Christmas. For installment one, we’re covering the basics: setting the scene. Here’s your festive Christmas Home Décor Guide to kickstart your holiday season. Before we talk brunch menus, pie fillings, or the […]
October Things: Fall Movies, Rituals, and Small Delights
Welcome to The Small Kitchen Edit: a list of things that delight me about October — and that I try to force on my friends (and now you). Well, Part 1, because I can’t fit it all in one post. I’m not one to wish […]
The Best Movies About Cooking
From Chef to Babette’s Feast, here are the best movies about cooking – a curated list of films that capture the joy, romance, and comfort of food on screen. Here in this small kitchen, we love food. And we also love movies, almost in equal […]
How to Hit Your Protein Goal Without Losing Your Mind
How to hit your protein goal without losing your mind: a guide straight from the trenches. Plus a sample menu and easy recipes for days when dinner sounds like staring into the fridge and emerging with another sad hard boiled egg. It happens to all […]
Books on Modern Love (That Won’t Make You Roll Your Eyes)
This is for the ones who carry a tote bag with a good book, a slightly unhinged crush, and just enough delusion to keep hoping: books on modern love. Because somewhere between the disillusionment and the hope, there’s always room for a good book! The […]
June Favorites: The Products, Books, and Podcasts I’m Loving Right Now
Every month, I collect a few things I can’t stop thinking about – the products I keep reaching for, the books that make me cancel plans, the podcast episodes that feel like personal conversations, and the little objects that elevate my small kitchen life. Consider […]
Five Books You Should Read Next
Popular thrillers, a cozy read, a beloved and hilarious classic, and a cautionary tale of power. Here are five books you should read next! As an avid casual reader (depends on my mood, depends on the season) I’m semi qualified to give book recommendations. This […]
6 cookbooks worth buying
Are modern cookbooks a waste of money? Let’s look into it. As an avid cookbook collector, here are 6 essential cookbooks for beginners that might be worth buying. Personally – and unsurprisingly – I’m a big fan of cookbooks. I’m a big fan of books […]
six romantic comedies that are actually funny
As a self-described romcom expert, here are six romcoms that are actually funny. Actually, they’re not just funny, they’re equal amounts of charming, romantic and hilarious. I love romcoms so much, I was practically raised by them. My devotion to the genre is so fierce, […]
Friday Five: My Weekly Recommendations
As you recover from your Thanksgiving feast, here are my weekly recommendations! Just in case you’re looking for a relaxing playlist or a lovely new coming-of-age movie or perhaps could I interest you in a cause to fight for? My Weekly Recommendations A Gilmore Fall […]
Who did it better? Food Edition
Every once in a while I’ll hear the same dreaded question: aren’t you worried AI will take your job? To which my answer is I’m afraid of a lot things, panic attack is my general status. Technology has been taking people’s jobs for years. Before […]
How to Start Entertaining Friends and Family
Everyone talks about how adulting is hard – and I wholeheartedly agree – but people rarely talk about the perks. Like using any excuse to have your friends over for a fun night of silly and deep conversations, board games, and lots of wine. Like […]