Burrata might just be the world’s best cheese. A bold claim, I know, but there’s something extra delicious and luxurious about its creamy decadence. To give burrata all the love it deserves, I wanted to dedicate some space to some of my favorite burrata recipes. And while I adore a burrata appetizer or a classic cheeseboard, […]

Hallie Bateman is an author and illustrator based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her next book, a collaboration with her mom called What To Do When You Get Dumped, comes out in 2025. You can purchase prints here. For Cup of Jo, Hallie has also written about how parents choose their children’s last names. P.S. The comic […]

The Hemingway Daiquiri was created, on request, for literary legend Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961) at Havana’s El Floridita bar. This bar was near where Hemingway lived for most of the 1930s. He asked for a drink without sugar and double the rum. This drink is also called the Papa Doble and the Hemingway Special. While it […]

If you ask me, the best part of the turning seasons is the chance to transition my closet. As much as I love summer, come August, I can’t help but get excited about all things fall. The temps finally cool, the leaves start to turn, fall produce fills the grocery stores, and my favorite jackets […]

The Mudslide is a perfect dessert cocktail or after dinner drink. Made with vodka, Kahlua, Bailey’s Irish Cream and heavy cream, this decadent cocktail is perfect for a sweet tooth. This rich, velvety cocktail tastes like chocolate, coffee and cream. This drink was created in the 1970s at Wreck Bar in Rum Point Club on Grand Cayman […]

We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. I recently downsized from an open, airy, 1100+ square foot loft to a tiny one-bedroom in Chicago (albeit with gorgeous views). As a result, I’ve had to switch out plenty of my furniture. The dining room table […]

What random items make your life easier? This morning, my friend Andy was telling me about his beloved rice maker. “You get three-quarters of dinner done by throwing in some rice and pushing a button,” he mused as we walked down the street. “Every time I do it, I have the actual thought, ‘Wow! this […]

Calling all sensitive skin owners! Your cleansing routine doesn’t have to bring irritation and red rashes. In fact, it can be a very pleasant, relaxing experience. For today’s review, I put the Elizavecca Milky Piggy Elastic Pore Cleansing Foam to the test! Let’s see if it lives up to the hype of removing impurities without […]

When you find an outfit color combination you like, sliding the colors between the component pieces is an easy way to make new outfits. Mastering good style isn’t about endlessly mixing and matching every item in your closet. Just like the millennial work mantra—work smarter, not harder—applies to your daily grind, it can also guide […]

The best homemade lemonade uses just three ingredients and is quick and easy to make. All you need is lemons, sugar (or simple syrup), and water to make the perfect sweet-yet-tart balance of a classic lemonade. This drink is perfect for hot summer days and can be made in larger batches to serve a crowd […]