Four Fun Things
Have you gotten any texts this week that aren’t about White Lotus? Everyone I know is talking about next Sunday’s finale — who dies? who kills?… Read more
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Food
The 10 Best Cookbooks of Fall 2022
What makes a good cookbook? There are a lot of answers to that question…
I’d argue that a good one introduces us to a new world, or gives us techniques to take beyond its pages, or is simply a beautiful object to pore over or share with a friend.… Read more
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Porter Hovey Painted Her Whole Apartment Pink, Even the Ceilings
When we last featured Porter Hovey, she was sharing a loft in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, with her sister, Hollister. They didn’t expect to live together forever, but the rent wasn’t bad, they got along well, and the loft was big enough for two.… Read more
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What My Son Taught Me About Grief
cw: child loss
Ten years ago, I’d just given birth to my second child, Paul, when I got an email from my cousin.
My cousin Hallie was in the Peace Corps at the time, working at a clinic in a remote West African village.… Read more
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15 White Elephant Gifts Under $25 That People Actually Want
“Can you post a curated White Elephant gift list?” asked a reader named Candace. We get this question all the time. “We have a few of these parties lined up this season, and I never know what to bring, especially when the maximum is $25,” adds Amanda.… Read more
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Have a Relaxing Weekend.
What are you up to this weekend? We are knocking around and making a few pies for a school fundraiser. (Maybe this one?) Also, a reader named Em wrote, “I would love to see a post where the amazing CoJ readers who own small businesses could link to their shops.”… Read more
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The Vacation We Sometimes Need
Here’s a gentle reminder to slow down and rest. xoxo
Ruth Chan is an illustrator who lives in Brooklyn with her boyfriend. She writes and illustrates children’s books.… Read more
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Gift Guide #9: The Hard-to-Shop-For-Crowd (Teenagers, In-Laws, You Know Who You Are)
Who’s left on your holiday shopping list? There are always a few people who are tough to buy for, and you told us the giftees stumping you the most are teens, in-laws, grandparents, and teachers.… Read more
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