This was our first Thanksgiving in our new California house and the first time we cooked for just the four of us. We set up a small desk in the living room to make it a little more cozy than sitting in the dining room.The Menu...Herb roasted turkey breast, brown butter glazed carrots, green beans with caramelized shallots and roasted mushrooms, stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes, Brussels ...
Lorna’s cookies…
My dear friend Lorna sends me cookies for my birthday, at the holidays, but yesterday I was completely surprised when I saw the familiar box on my doorstep. She always wraps them so beautifully I feel the need to display and enjoy them that way first. But they won't last long... The second two photos are from May when she arrived within days of moving back into our house after our ...
The Lost Kitchen Cabins
Update: Erin posted on Instagram today that they have a few last-minute openings for a stay in The Lost Kitchen cabins! This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Check out the post here! An Overnight Stay at the Cabins in Freedom, Maine We jumped at the chance for an overnight stay at the beautiful Lost Kitchen Cabins in Freedom, Maine, after reading about it on their Instagram caption. ...
Humble Crumble Recipe
You need to make this copycat recipe for Humble Crumble that we had when we were in London last month. It occurred to me that maybe I'm making too much of this, but it's so good! Yes, it's basically an apple crumble, but as Madeline described it best, it's a deconstructed apple crumble, which is what makes it so interesting and delicious! What is Humble Crumble? We discovered it while in ...
Boboli Pizza Recipes
Does anyone remember Boboli Pizza Crusts which became popular in the 90s? We loved them back then and have decided we need to bring them back! A pre-made crust seems too easy and you may wonder if it would taste like pizza. Since it's Sunday, I'm here with my friends Cindy and Mary Ann to share our favorites. This pizza from the 90s is top of the list! Boboli Pizza Crusts are so good and ...
Lost Kitchen Shop
The day we arrived for a visit to the shop at the lost kitchen, it was just before 11 am opening time. I naively thought I would have the place to myself to take some photos. There were already several people milling about the yard between the shop door and the Airstream. It was already quite warm, but the trees gave just enough shade to keep cool while we waited to enter. The Airstream ...
How To Make A Candelabra
Make this easy fun centerpiece for easter starting with a modern candelabra from Anthropologie. And when Easter is over, remove everything and you have a cool, simple candelabra. This easy-to-put-together centerpiece is one of my Sunday favorites! If you happen to be new around here, every Sunday I get together with my friends Mary Ann and Cindy, and we each share five things that we've found ...
Creamy Miso Pasta
Make this 5-ingredient miso pasta for a quick meal and everyone will be happy. You may not even have to run to the store. Don't you love that when you can make a delicious meal with everything you have on hand? This is one of those pasta dishes that's great to make when you get home from a trip. You are hungry, you want comfort food, but you've been eating out, so this is the dish to make at ...
Vietnamese Egg Coffee Recipe
Here's why you want to try Vietnamese egg coffee right now! It's coffee and dessert and it takes about 5 minutes tops! As soon as I saw this on Bon Appétit, I knew I had to try it! We all need a fast dessert idea in our back pocket, right? Today I join my dear friends Cindy Hattersley and Mary Ann Pickett to share our favorite finds of the week as we do every Sunday. We are all so saddened by ...
Self Raising Flour Focaccia
Make this easy three-ingredient Foccacia bread tonight. Do you make your bread from scratch? I do, but not the kind you are probably thinking. I love all kinds of homemade bread, but I'm not a big planner, and bread takes time and planning. So lately, I've been making the easiest focaccia bread based on the Weight Watchers recipe for two-ingredient pizza dough. If you are new to reading MLT, I ...
The best custom rubber stamp for cards & gift wrap
We had a custom rubber stamp made for cards & gift wrap for the new shop. And now I'm wishing I had one made years ago just to use for my own personal gift wrap, note cards, and tags. The best custom rubber stamp for cards & gift wrap is from Casey Rubber Stamps. Make sure you sign up for our weekly newsletter for Shop Most Lovely Things updates and follow along on Instagram ...
Hudson Yards New York
6 fun things to do in Hudson Yards, New York City! Welcome to our first post in a series sharing some of our favorite things to do in New York City. I am often asked for suggestions on where to eat, what to do and where to stay, so I thought why not break it down into a series of posts. We have only recently been spending quite a bit of time exploring the area around Hudson Yards. We love the ...
Hershey’s S’mores Skillet Recipe
One of my favorite summertime desserts is s'mores, but not the standard version made over a campfire. We love making skillet s'mores! They are less messy, and you won't go home smelling like smoke. If you are new here, every Sunday I join my friends Mary Ann and Cindy to share our favorite finds of the week! The Ingredients needed for skillet s'mores chocolate barsmini ...
Best Time To Visit Untermyer Gardens
What if I told you that you could visit a beautiful garden just outside the city for free and get there in about an hour! It's true; this exists, and believe it or not, it's in Yonkers. A visit to Untermyer Park and Gardens will leave you wondering, how did I not know about this place? At least that's how we felt the first time we visited. How do I get there from New York City? From ...
Plant Propagation Wall
How to make this minimal propagation wall and an idea to use it when you're not propagating plants! This minimal design works for a simple flower display too! You can see it with garden flowers below, but how fun would it be to have different color poinsettias in December? We've been wanting to make a propagation wall for quite some time. We had a lot of ideas, and then one day, I saw it ...
What Is A Good Hostess Gift For A Weekend Stay
What to bring your host or hostess for an overnight or weekend stay doesn't have to be extravagant. It just needs to be thoughtful. A bouquet of flowers, a bottle of wine, or a pound of coffee... all good ideas. But this one is better. Bring dessert that can easily be prepared without messing up the kitchen. You can assist your host or stay out of their way. Or perhaps they already have dessert ...
Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Here is how we made a delicious classic fried chicken sandwich. What is it about fried chicken sandwiches these days? Has it gained popularity lately, or is that just me? The best-fried chicken sandwich in NYC is from Bobwhite Counter. It's a little shop on Avenue C in Alphabet City. If you find yourself in this area, definitely stop in for a delicious fried chicken sandwich. And if that's not ...
Chocolate Budino Recipe
Try this easy make-ahead chocolate budino recipe for Mother's Day! It takes just a few minutes to make it and dessert is done! So if you make your own Mother's Day dessert, this might be a good one! Every Sunday I join my friends Mary Ann and Cindy to share our favorite things we found this week. This recipe had to be one and I wanted to make sure you had it in time because Mother's Day is in ...
Lost Kitchen Freedom Maine
If you have won the postcard lottery for dinner at The Lost Kitchen, here's an idea of where to stay when visiting The Lost Kitchen in Freedom, Maine! My husband and I were fortunate to have stayed in one of the four cabins at The Lost Kitchen last October. You can read that post here. If you are one of the lucky ones to reserve a table for a dinner reservation, you are most likely ...
How To Host A Dinner Party In A Small Apartment
When Madeline moved to a studio apartment she couldn't wait to host her first dinner party. Sure the apartment is small, even by New York standards, but it's still possible to host a dinner party in a small apartment. Here are a few of her ideas! First, Set the scene The smartest purchase Madeline made was a small drop-leaf table for her first Brooklyn apartment. In her studio, she uses a ...
Octavia Coffee Brooklyn
A visit to Octavia, a lovely coffee shop in the Cobble Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn will instantly remind you what it means to have a local favorite spot. I had seen Octavia on social media with their pink and white striped umbrellas that are out even in snowy weather, and I had to check it out. A sunny spring day for coffee outside at Octavia Octavia Coffee in Cobble Hill at Wycoff ...
Burrata Cheese Board
We love to make a burrata cheese board as a first course or as a fun summer dinner outdoors! The ultimate burrata cheese board is easy to make and just requires a little assembly to make it colorful and delicious. It's the perfect thing to put together for two or for a group! Today I am joined by a few friends that love to travel and we are all sharing our favorite appetizers inspired by our ...
Tahini Protein Balls
The best tahini chocolate chip no-bake protein bites might be my new favorite. I've been making protein bites for a few years and I have no idea why it took me so long to use Tahini. The consistency is smooth and the taste is delicious. Plus, for those with a nut allergy, tahini is a safe choice. What are protein bites? Bites, balls, energy, protein, call them whatever you want, but they are ...
The Best Colorful Salad for Your Thanksgiving Dinner
The best colorful salad for your Thanksgiving dinner is a shaved Brussels sprouts salad. It's similar to a shaved broccoli salad, but Brussels Sprouts make it perfect for Thanksgiving. I always like a sturdy green salad that holds up well to turkey and all the sides. Side dishes are all in the neutral beige category for color. You've got turkey, and then gravy, potatoes, stuffing, and probably ...
the best-chopped salad in a salami cup
Joining some friends today to share our favorite main dish salad recipes and mine is a chopped salad in a salami cup. Have you seen this lately? I loved the idea and knew I would be trying this the first chance I had. Why chopped salad for a salami cup works What I love about chopped salads is that every bite has all of the ingredients in the salad. The same is true for a chopped salad in ...
Make the most of a backyard shed
Today Cindy, Mary Ann, and I are joined by a few friends to share some ideas on refreshing your home (or parts of it anyway) for summer. I'm sharing the backyard shed of an Instagram friend, Karin Sullivan. Karen makes the most of her backyard shed and recently made it into a bar! @the.sullivan.home I've been following Karin on Instagram for quite a few years and love her style and how she ...
What Is A Chore Jacket
Why the chore coat is the perfect fall accessory, I'm joining Mary Ann, Cindy, and a few friends to talk about fall accessories. The chore coat is my number one. It's the ideal in-between-season jacket. It's typically oversized, so layering is easy. A little more practical than a basic jean jacket due to the fit. It can be worn over a dress, skirt, jeans, or wool pants. Sézane Chore Jacket ...
Repurpose Pumpkin Pie
You must try pumpkin pie overnight oats if you love a fast and delicious breakfast or lunch. I've been making overnight oats for a few years, and occasionally, I stop making them and forget how much I love them. It's Sunday and time for Sunday Favorites with Mary Ann and Cindy! This fall version of overnight oats is top of my list. Now that it's October, I thought, why not make a pumpkin ...
Mymini Skillet Recipes
We love these easy mini skillet strawberry shortcakes that can be made ahead for the 4th of July! I'm joining a few friends today to share fun ideas for 4th of July desserts. Patriotic Fruit Pizza Dessert from Tatertots & Jello Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars from Pass the Butter 4th of July Fruit Tart from Happy Happy Nester American Flag Sheet Cake from Modern ...
Creamy Popsicle Recipes
Easy to make creamy fruit popsicles for summer. Make them for a weeknight dessert or a mid-day treat. I saw these 4-Ingredient Popsicles on Half-baked Harvest and immediately knew I would make them! I forgot to add vanilla, so technically, I made three-ingredient popsicles. In case you are new to MLT, every Sunday I join my friends Cindy and Mary Ann and we share our favorite finds of the ...
Diy Dried Flower Garland
We made this simple dried flower heart garland for Valentine's day. We used dried baby's breath and some culinary dried roses that I've been using for baking! Dried Roses and baby's breath As soon as I got out my bag of dried culinary roses that I bought last year, I started thinking there must be some simple craft idea for which I could use these. Then I saw my friend Sandy of The ...
Beef Bourguignon With Mashed Potatoes
I've wanted to make Julia Child's Beef Bourguignon for years! Ever since I first watched Julie and Julia. Today I am joining a few friends for an Autumn Progressive Dinner, and this one-pot dish is the perfect cozy main dish. The Menu What makes beef bourguignon a one-dish meal? Beef bourguignon is made in one pot (a Le Creuset) and can be brought to the table. This is the recipe we ...
Coffee Bar Furniture
Updated Post: A simple brass rail with S hooks added to the coffee bar is just what it needed. Once we added the same rack above the range to hang copper pots, I quickly ordered another for the coffee bar. How to create the best coffee station at home using an existing piece of furniture. If you don't have a piece of furniture that would work, look at thrift stores or consignment ...
S’mores Icebox Cake
S'mores icebox cake: Your new favorite Summer dessert that's as fun as it is delicious. The ingredients for this icebox cake resemble the traditional s'mores, but a slice is not nearly as messy as a campfire s'more! And, I have to say it's even more delicious! How do you make a s'mores icebox cake? Basically, you deconstruct the typical ingredients of s'mores treat and make it into a ...
Summer Mojito Recipe
Make the best refreshing summer mojito mocktail this weekend with or without alcohol. Since we gave up drinking about 10 years ago, I have become acutely aware of drink options that suit everyone! If no alcohol is not your thing, you could certainly add it, but it's just as good without! I love a summery drink, and this one is just that! It's fresh, a little bubbly from the ginger beer has a ...
Neighbor Gift Ideas
Easy gift ideas for your neighbors this holiday that they will love and enjoy. I love to drop off a little gift on my neighbor's doorstep around the holidays. A jar of homemade granola and a few European-style yogurts is what I'm doing this year. It doesn't need to be consumed immediately, but with being home more around the holidays and having family, it won't go to waste! This will be our ...
The best and coolest place to stay in London
If you are looking for the best and coolest place to stay while visiting London, look no further than Town Hall Hotel in Bethnal Green/Shoreditch. We stayed 5 days: We did London, The Cotswolds & a charming seaside town to really get a well-rounded experience. Where we Stayed: Town Hall Hotel We chose Town Hall Hotel after searching our favorite hotel website, Tablet Hotels. We ...
Stock Tank Garden
What you need and how to make a stock tank garden Surprisingly, or maybe not, you don't need that much! It depends on where you are going to be placing the stock tanks. Keep reading to see the complete list with prices! The most important thing for a garden is the sun. Since a garden needs six to eight hours of full sun a day, that meant our side yard was the only option. When we were ...
