Winter is on the horizon, and along with holidays, cozy clothes and time spent with family often comes a dreaded cold that just won’t seem to go away. While I do everything I can to ward off sickness – eat a healthy diet, get plenty of sleep, exercise regularly, etc. – I still find my imm...

We all have those foods that become staples in our families over time. One major must-have in the Thompson crew is jelly. My dad has always been absolutely crazy for all forms of jelly and jam since his grandmother made homemade varieties with fresh fruits right off the farm when he was a littl...

While there’s so many things to love about summer, seasonal produce is easily my favorite aspects of this time of year. Whether you’re browsing your local grocery store or outside at the farmer’s market, peaches, watermelons, figs and more are likely to make an appearance. And while I adore all ...

Every Fourth of July since I was little, my family had one requirement: we must eat red, white and blue foods. My grandmother stands firmly by this tradition today, so when everyone decided to come visit Austin for the holiday weekend, I knew the pressure was on. I offered to host the whole crew...

As y’all know, my favorite way to show love to friends and family is through homemade treats and meals in their honor. So when I headed home to Kansas City last week to see my parents, I was surprised and thrilled to have the tables turned. My mom’s friend, Marsha, whipped up a batch of her Choc...

When Sam surprised me with a trip to Marfa for Valentine’s Day, the excitement and planning started immediately. We’d long talked about making the trek out to this West Texas desert oasis that’s been getting a lot of attention these days. While Marfa’s community of artists has more recently pu...

To be honest, I’m a major nerd. I adore everything about school–finding the best corner in the library to study, walking around a beautiful campus, the feeling of accomplishment going into a test knowing you actually prepared. That’s why when I graduated undergrad from Wake Forest Univers...