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I’m excited to share our outdoor shower today! Taking outdoor showers on Nantucket is one of my favorite parts of summer and I’ve dreamed of building one in our Connecticut backyard since we first bought this house and renovated the pool. I can’t wait to use it for many years to come and I hope it becomes part of our boys’ favorite childhood memories too! My dad built the enclosure using this kit from Cape Cod Shower Kits. This is their standard house mount in white PVC, which we decided would be the best low-maintenance option for us long-term (and...

It’s like your beloved pair of straight-leg jeans. Or your go-to coffee order. Or your oldest record playing on repeat. Some things just never go out of style, and for good reason: because of their timelessness and the joy they evoke. On the home front, prints like checks and gingham have been around for forever (okay, not quite—but textile designers trace the origin to either Malaysia or France as far back as the 1600s), and they aren’t going anywhere. Whether you’re open to diving headfirst into cottagecore with checkered wallpaper and upholstery, or you’re more into the modern spin on...

Introduction: If you’re a fan of Mexican pastries, you’re in for a treat! Today, we’re plunging into the delightful world of Conchas. These sweet and fluffy Mexican sweet breads with their iconic seashell-like topping are not only visually stunning, but also incredibly delicious. In this blog post, we will guide you through a step-by-step koncha recipe, so you will be enjoying these delectable treats in no time. So, grab your apron and get started! Component: For dough: 4 cups flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 tsp salt 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast 1/2 cup hot milk 1/2 cup unsalted...

This was my very first social media collaboration with a brewery! This is a three part series using Lake Pleasant Brewing Company‘s Mexican Amber Lager; ¡Uno Más! Ambar. The beer has a 5.4% ABV and was brewed with pilsner and Vienna malts with flaked corn added. Any similar style beer may be substituted. Part 1 of this series is tortillas, part 2 is beef brisket tacos, and part 3 is a three-cheese beer sauce. Here’s how I made the tortillas: I designed this recipe for 1 full pint of beer. Make sure you have clean hands with jewelry removed and...

This easy bao bun recipe takes a wonderfully simple yeasted dough, shapes it into half moons, and steams them to light and fluffy. Dip them in hoisin sauce and serve them with your favorite Chinese entree. There’s nothing quite like sinking your teeth into one of these steamy, fluffy bao buns. Soft and almost cloudlike, this versatile Chinese yeasted “bread” is made from simple ingredients turned into something fantastic. They are very mild with a slight hint of sweetness and are served warm, often with a delicious dipping sauce or as a side dish to other Chinese classics. Their cute...