I’m going to the Galanthus Gala to see my virtual gardening friends in real life! Galanthus is the botanical name for snowdrops. And a gala is . . . well, a quick AI-provided definition is “a special celebration or entertainment that’s often hosted by a charity, nonprofit, or business.” In this case, it’s a gathering...
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To Make This Week: Amanda’s Favorite “Feisty” Winter Salad
Welcome to the latest edition of Food52 Founder Amanda Hesser’s weekly newsletter, Hey There, It’s Amanda, packed with food, travel, and shopping tips, Food52 doings, and other matters that catch her eye. Get inspired—sign up here for her emails. Beauty on the NYC subway. Photo by Amanda Hesser Seen at a Super Bowl party. Photo...
Winter Birthdays Are Rough—Here’s How to Bring the Party
Let’s be honest—it’s not easy being born in January or February. Those months are generally cold, dark, and typically reserved for hibernating. Which is why, as someone with an early February birthday, I’ve often felt more stress than excitement about my special day rolling around. A picnic in the park (or any outdoor activity, really)...
Melt In Your Mouth Italian Iced Orange Cookies
Melt In Your Mouth Italian Iced Orange Cookies Delicious Italian iced orange cookies that melt in your mouth with every bite. These beautiful, soft orange cookies are perfectly sweet and have hints of fresh orange juice and zest in every bite. My friend Angie makes the best Italian cookies during the holiday season, it’s a...
I Made My Own Marshmallows—But With an Herbal Twist
It wasn’t too long ago that I got massive heat on the internet for using marshmallow fluff in a fun little beverage. Funny enough, marshmallows, to an extent, are trending again. But this time, it’s homemade marshmallows using marshmallow root and honey instead of the classic, fluffy corn syrup, egg white, and sugar version. Not...