Introduction The office holiday party was in less than two hours and I’d completely forgotten to bring something festive. Everyone else was showing up with … Read more
Introduction “Last Saturday, I wasn’t expecting much when I stopped by my neighbor’s place to borrow some sugar, but the moment I stepped onto her … Read more
Introduction “The neighborhood barbecue was in less than an hour and I’d completely blanked on bringing a drink. Everyone else would be showing up with … Read more
The summer I turned twenty-eight, I was waiting at the bus stop when a sudden breeze carried the faintest hint of crushed strawberries and citrus … Read more
Introduction Last summer, on one of those scorchingly hot afternoons when even the slightest breeze feels like a tease, I found myself rummaging through my … Read more
Last summer, on an unusually warm Thursday afternoon, I found myself in the middle of a backyard gathering that wasn’t exactly planned. I was juggling … Read more
Last summer, I found myself standing in the middle of a bustling farmer’s market on a scorchingly hot Saturday afternoon, juggling a basket full of … Read more
Three summers ago, during an unexpected power outage at my friend Lisa’s annual 4th of July bash, I found myself improvising with whatever was left … Read more
Introduction Last summer, I found myself wandering through a bustling farmers market on a sweltering Saturday afternoon. The kind of heat that makes you wish … Read more
The other night, I found myself standing behind the bar at a local speakeasy-themed restaurant, trying not to mess up while mixing an Old Fashioned. … Read more
