Patio season is upon us, which means you’ve probably started voraciously pinning thirst-quenching cocktail recipes to serve to weekend guests, or to sip with your sweetie after a long day at the office. This vodka-and-rum based cider is a perfect refreshment for any summer occasion.

You know the art of cooking has reached rock bottom when young adults can’t conquer making Kraft Dinner. I was reading about one 20-year-old woman who was asked to make KD for the kids she was babysitting.

Picture this: sandy beaches, the bluest sky and ocean waves gently caressing the shore. Alas, the only surfing you’re doing this summer involves a computer and an ergonomically incorrect office chair.

FEATURED PARTNER It’s an old cliché, but it’s true: the kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s where you start your day and often where you end it. When you entertain, everyone congregates there eventually. And if you love to cook, it might be your favorite place to spend your time.

FEATURED PARTNER I know: life is hectic, time is scarce. For many people these are excuses not to cook, and there is a mammoth industry built on doing the cooking for us. But for this convenience, we sacrifice a lot in terms of health and happiness.

Samantha Lee is an expert when it comes to playing with her food. The food artist and mother-of-two expertly transforms the everyday ingredients that she feeds her two young daughters, such as pita bread, rice and strawberries, into miniature masterpieces.

Brunching used to be my favorite hobby. Every Saturday or Sunday morning, I’d meet friends, a date or my mom to feast on poached eggs, home fries and bottomless cups of coffee. It was the highlight of my week.

Snuggling by the fire, sipping hot cocoa and wearing wool socks are all perfectly fine ways to stay warm in the winter. But indulging in a seasonal cocktail sounds like a way more fun way to stay toasty, don’t you think?!

Candy canes are iconic symbols of the festive season. While the peppermint sticks were a favorite childhood treat, this martini version is much better suited for our grown-up palette.

Can’t get your kids to eat vegetables? This recipe for roasted asparagus with lemongrass, ginger and tea vinaigrette just might be your saving grace.