Visit Kent Narrows, MD: Chesapeake Bay’s Hidden Gem

  A laid-back waterfront destination on the eastern shore, 5 miles east of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, Kent Narrows remains one of Maryland’s best kept secrets. Surrounded by stunning views of the Chesapeake Bay in almost every direction, it’s the perfect destination for a getaway or a day trip. And it’s close to other popular […]

Have a Wonderful Weekend! | Cup of Jo

What are you up to this weekend? We’re heading home from England, and I’ve missed this Cup of Jo community so much! Looking forward to catching up on Monday, and in the meantime, here are a few links from around the web
 Madewell is having their end-of-the-season-sale, and this top and bag are on my […]

Have a Beautiful Week. | Cup of Jo

What are you up to this week? We are visiting family in England and will be taking a little break from posting until July 15th. We will still be updating Big Salad and Instagram, if you’d like to check in there. Hope you have a good one, and here are a few links from around […]

A Three-Ingredient Treat That’s Just Right for Summer

When our family went to Sicily years ago, we were thrilled to discover the region’s traditional breakfast: granita spooned onto a brioche or, if we we were feeling it, granita spooned onto a brioche with whipped cream. As Renato Poliafito writes in Dolci!, his delightful new cookbook of Italian sweets, “When the Sicilian sun is […]

Week of Outfits: Dahana | Cup of Jo

“I think finding your personal style is just about living your life,” says Dahana, an artist and graphic designer living in Strasbourg, France. “Walking around, you’re gonna see something and be like, Ooh, I want to incorporate that color or texture.” Here, Dahana shares five looks with, as she laughingly describes, as “a dress-only-for-myself vibe”
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My Vacation Confession | Cup of Jo

Here’s my guilty admission: I am the person who ruins vacations with my expectations. In a move that fails every single time, I imagine everyone in my family being happy 100% of our trip. It doesn’t matter where we go! New York, Woodstock, the Florida Keys? Come on, people! Get it up! Does this work? […]

Have a Great Weekend. | Cup of Jo

What are you up to this weekend? We’re heading to see our family in England, and I’m trying to figure out if I can/should bring an actual pillow on the plane. Have you ever done that? Is it worth it? Any other pro tips for sleeping on flights? Have a good one, and here are […]

My Dog Is Judging You

The shade! By the wonderful Brooke Barker. P.S. Weekend dog shapes and 14 adorable quarantine pets.… Read more The post My Dog Is Judging You appeared first on Cup of Jo. Source link

What Are Your Hopes for This Summer?

Last week, I stepped outside for an early morning walk with my toddler and six-month-old, and I was struck by the scent in the air. It was spicy. It was sharp. It was garlic
 We live 15 miles from Gilroy, the agricultural town proudly known as “The Garlic Capital of the World.” You can smell […]

Four Delicious Snacks (Our Whole House Smells Amazing)

What snacks do you like making for a group? My repertoire includes chips and onion dip (a staple of my Midwest childhood) and green Castelvetrano olives. But King Arthur — of flour fame — recently sent us four bread mix kits, and here’s what we thought
 Have you tried King Arthur’s bread mix kits? Each comes with […]