Soup invites you to slow down. It doesn’t rush. It asks nothing more than for you to sit, sip, and settle in.

That’s one reason I love starting meals this way. A small first course, warm and welcoming, sets a rhythm for the evening that feels intentional. It’s simple, but meaningful—and when made ahead, even better.

The ultimate sour cream coffee cake—moist, cinnamon-swirled, and made for sharing. Set a beautiful table, pour the coffee, and serve this irresistible brunch favorite. Bonus: the recipe makes two…one for now and one for later.

I’ve linked my full Ice Cream Night Kit here—everything I use, all in one place. Whether you’re hosting or just treating yourself, it’s worth it. Level up your ice cream game this summer!

And when you're ready for homemade peanut ice cream... we can talk. I am from Suffolk, after all.

Last summer, after a particularly inspiring Ina Garten binge, I decided I was finally fancy enough to make my own vanilla extract.

Some desserts are so fancy they feel like they’ve got their own publicist. Chocolate chess pie? It’s more like the friend who shows up unannounced but always brings wine—reliable, delightful, and guaranteed to make your day better.

You know that saying, “this hits the spot”? I’m convinced it was coined with G. Lee’s winter soup in mind.

This week, I found inspiration in a recipe for a lime curd tart that was simply too beautiful to resist.

Last week, we watched the Chiefs play the final game in their lead up to another Super Bowl vistory.