Just because it’s a kid’s birthday party doesn’t mean the adults can’t have fun too—and no, we’re not just talking about wine and beer in Solo cups (although that doesn’t hurt). This summer, we’re rethinking what a kid-friendly birthday bash can look like: Think platters of French pastries, silver coupes filled with grapes, and homemade...

Have you tried the classic French dessert called clafoutis? (It’s pronounced clah-foo-tee.) If not, please let me introduce you to this delightful and simple treat. Clafoutis is a delicious cross between a cake and a custard with a crackled top and luscious, fruit-studded interior. It’s sweet but not too sweet, making it the perfect ending...

Fresh Mango Salsa Recipe Fresh mango salsa recipe packed with gorgeous produce like avocado, mango, red bell pepper, jalapeño, and red onion. This easy, homemade mango salsa is perfect for salmon, fish tacos, chicken, and of course, dipping with chips! Summer is almost here, which means mango season, baby! In my opinion, mangos don’t get...

What if you could text a friend who just gets home design—who knows the difference between a globe pendant and a drum shade, or what color temperature works best in a hallway? Meet Schoolhouse Switchboard, your new go-to resource for all things lighting, design, renovation, and DIY. Inspired by Food52’s long-running community hotline—where home cooks...

All Fired Up is our Shop’s monthly handmade ceramics drop, curated by Food52 and made by small and local makers. This month, we’re featuring Chicago-based artist Emily Christopherson of EMRIS studio. For a lot of artists, the dream is that someone—maybe a professor or a curator—spots their work and says, “You’ve got it.” Realistically, that...