Hellllo and welcome to Friday Faves!
Eating more veggies is always on my list of food-loving goals so subbing in plant-based meat alternatives is an easy way to do it. These meatballs were so good coated with my pomodoro sauce and tendrils of spaghetti. Eating all the Italian before the turkey takes over.
Did you know that in NYC parks there are portable popup grandma stands where actual grandmas are dispensing free advice? I love this so much.
The holidays are upon us and they can ignite a bounty of stress, overcommitment, and pressure. But they don’t have to. Here’s how to navigate holiday expectations with grace.
Speaking of, you’ll never want to be the guest who shows up empty-handed but flowers or a bottle of wine are so ordinary. Stand out as the most grateful guest with these hostess gift ideas.
Life feels like a whole lot right now where sometimes I just want to escape but where to go? Let’s head to the couch, cuddle up in my favorite blanket, and watch a few of these 40 feel-good movies to boost the old mood.
Another set of must-try spots to add to your food-loving bucket list: The best new restaurants in America.
I mean, this is her 100th cookbook (!!) so it’s gotta be good.
Can’t stop thinking about how yummy these would be for a holiday nibble.
This broccoli cheddar galette looks SO DREAMY.
Ramen in the slow cooker? Okay, I’ll bite.
I love me an Asian soup with heft and I’m thinking this potsticker soup could cure anything.
The same is true for creamy pastas like this dreamy situation here.
Totally crushing on this sweet potato dish.
Dying to make this French onion chicken. Just look at that cheesy goodness!
Holy moly, these shortbread bars would make a great (easy) Thanksgiving dessert.
A protein-rich mac & cheese with one of my favorite ingredients.
This squash gratin would look so lovely on my Thanksgiving table.
Make this if you want to make your house smell amazing (and like the holidays). It would also be a great DIY gift.
Don’t miss these early Black Friday kitchen and cookware deals.
These holiday cocktail napkins are super cute for parties!
I know this isn’t really sexy, but I bought this toothpaste and I gotta say, I reallllly like it.
This jewelry organizer for traveling would make a great Christmas gift (and, it’s one of Oprah’s Favorite Things).
Remember when everyone went nuts for doing puzzles over Covid? There’s not reason to stop now because these puzzles are so much fun. Love the clever names and packaging.
Do you find yourself doomscrolling when all you meant to do was set your clock for the next morning? Me too but no more! This alarm clock is at the top of my Christmas wish list this year.
I’m really feeling the need to get away so I’ve been doing some serious research to decide where. So many options in this big wide wonderful year. Maybe it will be one of these 10 best destinations for a winter getaway? Time will tell!
Plus, you could REALLY get away thanks to this list of 66 countries with digital nomad visas and how to apply for them.
And, it’s never too early to set your travel intentions with the 25 best places to travel in 2025.
This beach-side home is SO dreamy.
After trying a bunch of different brands, I went back to this shampoo and conditioner because it’s perfectly hydrating, smells better than any other one out there, and even though it isn’t cheap, you need half the amount as other brands for the best lather and conditioning.
Do you ever wonder what order exactly you should be doing your skin routine? This helps. (NGL, I might print this graphic out and keep it in my bathroom).
And that’s it for this week! Enjoy the weekend and cook something comforting and good!
We send good emails. Subscribe to FoodieCrush and have each post plus exclusive content only for our subscribers delivered straight to your e-mail box.
Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter for more FoodieCrush inspiration.
As always, thank you for reading and supporting companies I partner with, which allows me to create more unique content and recipes for you. There may be affiliate links in this post of which I receive a small commission. All opinions are always my own.
