While we’re always game to experiment with an interior design trend or two, there’s something about curating a home filled with timeless elements that’s just so satisfying. After all, when you focus on weaving timeless home decor into your space, you can rest assured that your house will always appear stylish. No one will ever […]

Sexuality is an inherently intimate topic—and one that comes with its own set of taboos. But understanding and embracing our sexuality is also an essential part of the human experience. For many of us, this journey toward self-discovery and acceptance can feel daunting, especially when societal expectations often leave us questioning what counts as “normal.” […]

You’ll never need to buy store-bought Cajun seasoning again after you try this recipe for our homemade version. This recipe is flavorful, savory and spicy. We love it for shrimp, seafood, grilling, potatoes and vegetables. This homemade seasoning mixture is made with ingredients you probably already have in your spice drawer. Related: Fajita Seasoning, Chili […]

Just when you thought you couldn’t look at another avocado toast in your Instagram feed, we pop up with an entire post devoted to it. Yes, there are a lot of toast recipes out there—with some venturing into savory territory, like this mushroom toast with arugula, or this slow-roasted tomato and ricotta variety. There are […]

My friend Alison lost her dad a couple years ago, and she is planning to get a shrimp cocktail tattoo to commemorate him (and his love of the dish). How sweet is that? Curious, I asked Cup of Jo readers on Instagram to share their meaningful tattoos… “Three years ago, we held an epic memorial […]

This garlic sauce recipe is probably one of the most flavorful homemade sauces you can make, but it’s only four ingredients! This is a Lebanese recipe sometimes called Toum. This garlic sauce is great on grilled or baked chicken, as a dipping sauce for vegetables and pita, or it can be served with lots of […]

Out of all the incredible sweets we tasted on our trip to France over the summer, there was one that (quite literally) took the cake. Yes, the buttery croissants and pot de creme lived up to the hype, but it was the mini pavlovas we had on our first night at Hotel Costes in Paris […]

Born and raised in China, Yinfan Huang is an illustrator and writer who has been published in The New Yorker. She has won awards from American Illustration, The Society of Illustrators, and World Illustration Awards. Yinfan lives in NYC with her two cats and two chinchillas. You can follow her Instagram, if you’d like. P.S. […]

Let’s make a mixed Berry Smoothie using raspberries, blackberries and blueberries. This creamy smoothie is packed with nutrients, fiber, potassium, protein and healthy ingredients. This smoothie makes an excellent breakfast or afternoon snack. Related: Acai Bowl, Tropical Smoothie, Chocolate Smoothie, Dragon Fruit Smoothie, Matcha Smoothie. Ingredients Banana – Frozen banana creates the perfect base for this […]

Last year, I set a goal to shop only secondhand for one year. Honestly? I didn’t fully believe I could keep it up. I’ve put myself on shopping bans before, but never for anything as long as a year. For the first few months of 2023, I didn’t shop at all. But then, I started […]