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 […]
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 […]
“When the pandemic began in March 2020, my freelance work went away, suddenly and completely,” writes recipe developer Caroline Chambers, aka “Caro,” in the introduction to her new cookbook What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking. Lucky for all of us, Caro, also a former caterer, decided to turn her attention to the […]
I was looking for something to read at the bookstore McNally Jackson the other week when I saw Willful Disregard on display. The staff described it as “a novel about love and texting,” two things I enjoy. I read the book in 24 hours, taking photos of passages that made me laugh or wince. Here, […]
One of the best things about the summer season is the amazing bounty of fresh fruits that are available. There’s strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, watermelons, peaches and one of my absolute favorites – the nectarine! Juicy, sweet, and little tart, there is nothing better than a perfectly ripe nectarine on a hot summer day. Wonderful […]
One of our favorite newsletters — along with Long Live, À La Carte, Hung Up, and of course, Big Salad 😉 — is Bess Kalb’s Grudge Report. She writes about fashion, movies, Judaism, politics, and parenting her two little kids, and her issues always make me laugh and think. On that note, here are some […]
What are you up to this weekend? I’m driving to Vermont to pick up Anton from summer camp, and I CANNOT WAIT to squeeze that little boy!!! I’m bringing cookies for the car and made a playlist that he’ll probably think is uncool. Omg, my heart. Hope you have a good one, and here are […]
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“I’m over here writing romance, which is a genre that has been looked down on for dumb reasons, most of them rooted in misogyny,” says Shirlene Obuobi, whose second novel, Between Friends and Lovers, came out last week. When she’s not writing, Shirlene works as a cardiologist (!) in Providence and draws cartoons. Here, she […]
Scungilli Salad, made with fresh lemon juice, celery, red onion, garlic, and parsley, is a simple yet delicious Italian dish that’s super easy to make. If you love seafood, don’t hesitate to give this one a try. What Is Scungilli? “Scungilli” from the Italian word “conchiglia,” is essentially sea conch or whelk. Scungilli that […]