Hi, Chillers When you search for a cookie recipe these days, you stumble upon things with so much sugar and butter that you’re almost guaranteed to have a stomach ache before you even finish it. The recipe, not the cookie. The recipe we’re going to make today is a version my grandmother adapted from an old cookbook from the 80s. It’s the one I make every time I’m craving cookies,…
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Hi, Chillers Winter scents aren’t necessarily the most heady or gourmand. They can be captivating and enveloping, certainly, but also invigorating, even astringent. They can also be floral, like a call to the spring that will follow, but in any case, for me, it’s the best season to introduce a touch of mystery. A scent that evokes another, a fragrance that seemed familiar but, upon reflection, reveals itself to be…
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Hi Chillers, Today, we’re going to make a lovely recipe that goes with everything, especially your upcoming Valentine’s Day meal, if you’re planning one. Sometimes, the best recipes are the simplest, and all it takes is a little touch of magic to elevate them, to convince you that what comes out of your kitchen is just as good as a top chef’s. A spice, an herb, and voilà, it makes…
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Hi Chillers, Today, we’ll talk about a new brand that recently arrived at Sephora. Without further ado, it’s Glowery. This brand tells a story of friendship, intuition, and a passion for beauty. Between France and South Korea, Alexandra Kolasinki reinvents cosmetic rituals with a pop of color, resolutely aimed at the new generation. The products, with their simple and effective formulas, are inspired by Korean beauty rituals, which piqued my…
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Hi Chillers, I often hear perfectly respectable people say they can’t seem to look in their fridge and find inspiration for meals. But this isn’t a talent, my dear Chiller, since that’s what you’ve chosen to call yourself, it’s a habit. Repetition is what makes a good cook, and how you learn what goes with what. Mustard-broccoli-chocolate, not good; leek-carrot-turnip, good, and so on. And when you’re dealing with a…
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