You’ve heard it before: You are what you eat. But how can be healthy without mealtime feeling restrictive… or like an absolute snoozefest? Well, Sabrina Rudin has figured it out. Her debut cookbook is bursting with bright, beautiful recipes that are abundant, joyful, and accessible (and vegetarian!). If you’ve ever been to @springcafeaspen , you’ve tasted that, and if you’ve ever been in @springbysabrina ’s presence, you’ve felt it. She is effusively welcoming and warm-hearted—and FUN in a way that can cause you to participate in a TikTok trend 😏 Health is wealth, as she says; Sabrina, Spring, and this book will make you feel rich.
If @chefreillymeehan has crossed your path, you know he’s a little bit extra—and that’s a good thing. He’s sweet and sassy, super fun and super impressive. And man, does he know his way around a kitchen! He is the private chef you wish you had—and while you maybe can’t have that, now you CAN have his food! Reilly’s technicolor cookbook is brimming with flavor-forward tricks, tips, and twists that take every meal from really good to, well, a little bit extra. And who wouldn’t want a taste of that?
I don’t know who invented the cheeseboard, but I do believe @thatcheeseplate to be its modern godmother. So what’s a girl to do after everyone else catches on? Expand! @marissamullen has applied her genius cheese-by-numbers method to A LOT more sorts of apps—the best part of any party or meal (iykyk). And by APPS, I mean the formula of Ambiance, Pairing, Presentation, and Space. In her latest book, she has boards to be sure (cheese and otherwise!), plus bites, bowls, and beverages. It’s entertaining, it’s girl dinner, and it’s pure, delicious fun. Say cheese! 🧀
Have you ever been overwhelmed by a cocktail menu and asked the bartender to just pick something for you? They of course counter with “are you in the mood for something smoky? fruity? bitter?” etc. That’s exactly how our favorite bartender @jnd3001 has brilliantly organized his latest book (our third together!). But this time, he’s made it accessible even to readers who aren’t drinking alcohol. There are classics (yes, you do see a martini and a michelada here) and John’s signature sensational creations (Rocking Chair Punch is a great retirement plan). Tasty, satisfying, and fun… what more could you need to quench your thirst? 🍸🍹🥂
Life is like a box of chocolates… or like kibble buried in a snuffle mat? Happy Gotcha-versary to my very curious, very hungry, very houndy Valentine 💝
What better way to keep our collective celebration of Puerto Rico going than with @chefmiacastro ’s gorgeous collection of recipes representing her family’s homeland. From fritters to flan, everything you love about the island’s signature flavors is here. Wepa!
Left the house for dinner and walked into a room full of friends, fam, and the biggest, bestest meatballs I’ve ever tasted in my life. As I said upon arrival, “I fuckin’ knew it,” but the surprise was still spectacular. (Besides, I have a track record of these things—scroll for proof.) Special thanks to everyone I unsuccessfully tried to pressure into revealing this to me for three months, whoever immediately handed me a perfect martini, and, of course, to @asdombroff (and accomplices) for pulling this off 🍝🍸🥳
If you know @grossypelosi , you know the party starts the moment he enters the room. One day over lunch at @hillstoneparkavenue (IYKYK) we got to chatting about his next book idea. After he downloaded me on his deck and vision board (metaphorical in this instance but not always), I responded with a deadpan, “Well yeah. And the title is Let’s Party.” The gorgeous book we’re now so lucky to hold in our hands is Dan’s way of hosting the ultimate hang for all of us. His food is about giving those around you the warm & fuzzies, and these recipes and the ingenious menus they’re arranged into make that possible whether a Tuesday night drive-by dinner, peak tomato season fete, girls’ night in on the couch, or a show-stopping holiday cookie table (worth scrolling to see that one!). For it to hit the @nytbooks bestseller list—Dan’s second time!—is a testament to the way he draws in everyone around him. It’s always nice to be invited to the party, and I assure you, this is one you don’t want to miss. Plus I heard Bimpy will be there!
