What We're Obsessing About

Your daily dose of intel from our editors. Each week we find a new theme, then serve up its choicest morsels, including top picks, inspirational riffs, recipe ideas and much more. It’s what we do best: obsess, recommend, repeat.

 

  • MintCandyFilledCookies

    Emerald Green: Mar. 17, 2013


    Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We’re nibbling (ok, devouring) these cookies as we tip our hats to the Emerald Isle today.

    Get the Recipe
  • GreenBeer

    Emerald Green: Mar. 16, 2013


    Have you always talked about green beer but never taken the plunge? This is your year for some emerald-hued imbibing. Drink up.

    Start Brewing
  • GreenHat

    Emerald Green: Mar. 15, 2013


    An emerald crayon was introduced in 1994. Today you can use a virtual marker in the same shade to color in (or outside of) a leprechaun and share it online. My, how things change.

    St. Paddy’s-Themed Coloring Projects
  • PotatoPestoPIzza

    Emerald Green: Mar. 14, 2013


    We love pesto’s vibrant green color and its big, bold flavor. It’s especially good on our new potato pizza. Now that’s thinking outside the delivery box.

    Make the Pizza
  • Runner

    Emerald Green: Mar. 13, 2013


    When we were growing up, table runners meant fancy meals. This “chopped” runner has none of that fuss – just brightly colored prints that make us happy to set the table.

    Grab One Now
  • EdibleGlitter

    Emerald Green: Mar. 12, 2013


    Give your goodies a little emerald enhancing. What could be more fun than bedazzling a tray of freshly baked cookies? That’s right. Nothing.

    Start Sprinkling
  • Mug

    Emerald Green: Mar. 11, 2013


    When we heard emerald was the 2013 color of the year, we immediately started seeing green with our morning cuppa joe.

    Get the Mug
  • HoneySyrup

    Honey: Mar. 10, 2013


    Sore throats and coughs, be gone! We’re totally abuzz over this blogger, who put together some easy, no-cook natural honey citrus syrups that will have you healthy in a jiff.

    See How
  • HoneyLipBalm

    Honey: Mar. 9, 2013


    Prepare to kiss those chapped lips goodbye! Not only is honey delicious, but it’s a natural moisturizer used in lip balms.

    Get Yours
  • BeekeepersHandbook

    Honey: Mar. 8, 2013


    Learn the art and science of beekeeping with this handbook and get bzzzy making your own honey.

    Buy One
  • HoneyBrownSugarChickenTenders

    Honey: Mar. 7, 2013


    Honey and brown sugar? YUM. The kids will go crazy for this sweet take on chicken tenders.

    Make Them Tonight
  • HoneyPot

    Honey: Mar. 6, 2013


    What’s the fun in cooking with honey without the fun jar? This glass one, paired with a dipper, makes working with this sticky sweetener mess-free and looks great on the counter.

    Get Yours
  • PecancookieWaffleswithHoneyCinnamonButter

    Honey: Mar. 5, 2013


    Honey. Cinnamon. Butter. On waffles. Need we say more?

    Get Recipe
  • HoneyBook

    Honey: Mar. 4, 2013


    Hop on the honey train and see what all of the buzz is about. This cookbook will tell you everything you need to know about baking with this beloved natural sweetener.

    Buy the Book
  • CitrusMimosas

    Grapefruit: Mar. 3, 2013


    Brunch time! What would the celebratory morning meal be without a bubbly beverage? With this citrusy stunner in your back pocket, you’ll never have to find out.

    Get Recipe
  • GrapefruitTart

    Grapefruit: Mar. 2, 2013


    Longing for summer but stuck in a wintry rut? Brighten up your table with this ruby red dessert that’s part cookie, part tart – and totally delicious.

    Get Recipe
  • grapefruit-margarita

    Grapefruit: Mar. 1, 2013


    TGIF! Happy hour awaits — and so does this refreshingly tart grapefruit margarita. Cheers to the weekend and our new fave drink!

    Shake It Up
  • grapefruit-tool-1

    Grapefruit: Feb. 28, 2013


    Yet another kitchen gadget we had to have as soon as we laid eyes on it. We're all about anything that makes life easier, and now that includes a tool for sectioning grapefruit.

    Buy One
  • broiled-grapefruit

    Grapefruit: Feb. 27, 2013


    Think grapefruit’s too tart? Try sprinkling one with sugar and sticking it in the oven. Seriously. The caramelized top will have you totally rethinking this fruit.

    Broil It
  • peeling-grapefruit

    Grapefruit: Feb. 26, 2013


    Sometimes you just have to go back to the basics. This how-to video and step shots guide you through the art of proper peeling.

    Start Peeling
  • grapefruit-doughnuts

    Grapefruit: Feb. 25, 2013


    Monday mornings can be tough, but one look at these adorable citrusy mini donuts and our day is already brighter.

    Make a Batch
  • bingo-game

    Awards Parties: Feb. 24, 2013


    Make the show interesting. Have guests check off moments — like the first teary-eyed speech — in hopes of landing five in a row. Bingo!

    Print Your Game Card
  • Mini-Ham-and-Goat-Cheese-Star-Pies

    Awards Parties: Feb. 23, 2013


    You’ll be seeing stars at your own party when these ham and goat cheese apps make an appearance. Don’t blink — they’ll be gone in a flash!

    Get the Recipe
  • tuedo-strawberry

    Awards Parties: Feb. 22, 2013


    Strawberries get red carpet-ready with a double dip in chocolate made to look like a tuxedo. You'll definitely be seeing them on the Best Dressed lists.

    See How-To
  • pom-chapagne

    Awards Parties: Feb. 21, 2013


    Don't wait for the weekend to celebrate like a movie star. Give this easy Champagne-based cocktail a test drive before the big event.

    Get the Recipe
  • movie-cookie

    Awards Parties: Feb. 20, 2013


    Lights. Camera. Cookie. Make sure your dessert is ready for its close-up with this movie-themed cutter.

    Buy One
  • Dulce-de-Leche-Popcorn-Balls

    Awards Parties: Feb. 19, 2013


    Actors aren’t the only ones that get to enjoy glamming up. Plain popcorn balls take a party-ready turn by accessorizing with cereal, marshmallows and chocolate chips.

    Get the Recipe
  • movie-buff-trophies

    Awards Parties: Feb. 18, 2013


    Who would’ve thought that hours watching movies would finally pay off? Ready your acceptance speech because you’re so #winning this movie buff award this weekend.

    Get Yours
  • pbjellyart

    Love Notes: Feb. 17, 2013


    Why wear your heart on your sleeve when you can put it on your wall? This ode to your perfect match and perfect food pairings is oh-so-cute as kitchen art.

    Get One
  • jenreneenotes

    Love Notes: Feb. 16, 2013


    Take a trip back to junior high via this easy photo how-to that resurrects the lost art of note-folding. Then make a coffee date to pass it to your BFF ASAP.

    School Yourself in Note-Folding
  • lovenotehubs

    Love Notes: Feb. 15, 2013


    Don’t limit saying “I love you” to special occasions and holidays. Take a page from this guy, whose love note made his wife feel special when he was away.

    Start Swooning
  • StrawberryPiePockets

    Love Notes: Feb. 14, 2013


    Personalize your Valentine's Day message on this sweet treat — perfect as part of breakfast or for an afternoon snack.

    Get Recipe
  • hannahbunkercards

    Love Notes: Feb. 13, 2013


    This gift is a smart gift bet; any recipient would be enamored with it. All you need is a deck of cards, a few office supplies and someone you love 52 ways.

    See How
  • vdaycookiecutters

    Love Notes: Feb. 12, 2013


    No need to whisper sweet nothings into your love’s ear when you have home-baked cookies that do the talking — made possible with these cute cutters.

    Get a Set
  • lunchbox-note

    Love Notes: Feb. 11, 2013


    Love notes don’t have to be pretty or rhyming or even in the right lunchbox. As this mom can attest, it’s the message and the thought that count.

    Get Inspired
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