After the gorge fest that is the holiday season, your body is probably craving healthier fare. Things like good lean protein, and cheese-free vegetables, and boy, am I right there with you! Each January, Frank and I agree to do…

Photography for BBC Good Food. Nov. 5th means Bonfire Parties here in Ireland and the UK. It’s a tradition I’m determined to start for our family next year. To me, nothing says fall like a good outdoor fire and warm…

Image via Pottery Barn. A pretty Thanksgiving table filled with gourds, nuts, and candles, perfect for a fall buffet.

  Photography by Kate Whitaker. I’ve found myself spending a lot of time on food photography websites. Faithful readers are rolling their eyes at the obviousness of this statement. But, this fall weather has me nesting like mad. Our home…

Photography by Ditte Isager for Bon Appetit. David Tanis, chef and author, put together a host of fall recipes for Bon Appetit. He had me at crispy potatoes. I’m not going to tell you that I ran out and purchased every item…

Caramel Apple Granola by Pastry Affair. Tis the season for apples: honeycrisps, gala, grannies, and more. If you’re blessed with an overabundance of this crisp fall fruit, head over to NPR for a list of creative recipes or Foodgawker for…

Photography and floral by Amy Merrick of Emerson Merrick. From a fall wedding, these burgundy and ivory arrangements are like a properly aged wine for your eyes. Full of rich color, and cool neutrals.

  Photography by Karen Mordechai for Sunday Suppers. This Fall Harvest themed dinner party has me begging for Karen to come over and design a party for me. From the menu, with seasonal items like chestnuts and mushrooms, to the…

Loving this oversized turtleneck from Gap. Perfect for cooler fall temperatures, as we enjoy patios at night and sports matches. And that deep blue will look good on everyone from blondes to brunettes.

Cider is one of my favorite fall beverages, and, thankfully, it’s served nationwide in Ireland, with several brands and flavors available in every petrol station, grocer, and neighborhood shop. If you love it like I do, here’s a great soup…

Photography by Morgan Trinker. Take a September date, add in a beautiful Southern home, a German man, and an American lady. Mix together with the photography of Morgan Trinker and Rylee Hitchner, and you have a recipe for success. Catering…

Photography for Domino Magazine. As we enter late summer, my interests are turning towards cozier seating arrangements with plenty of rugs, fireplaces, pillows and throws. A warm and quiet place to chat with friends, sip a cup of coffee, or…

Pumpkin is one of those fall standards that can be used as a base for so many different recipes: breads, soups, pies, relish, trifle, cakes, even lasagna. Pumpkin soup is one of the healthiest ways of enjoying that flavor. Skip…

We finished our sugar fast on October 2nd, making it a full 8 weeks with no soft drinks, one or two sugar free ice cream scoops, and enough practice turning down sweets to feel like sugar sobriety was something we…