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Nine Favorite Things – New York
Today is my dad’s 60th birthday! I’m sure that’s probably not something he wants me shouting out to the world, but well, it is what it is! Not going to lie, I remember celebrating my grandpa’s 60th, My Nonnie threw a huge “Biker Bob” themed surprise party for him (trying to find a photo). It was a big deal, but my dad is much, much more mellow about birthdays. Actually, my dad and I are very similar. We really don’t care for our birthdays and would be happiest if they were ignored. I LOVE to celebrate others’ birthdays, but for me personally, the extra attention just makes me really uncomfortable. Like so uncomfortable, does anyone else feel the same way?
We have no big plans and my mom didn’t do any kind of surprise birthday party, my dad would kill her. But I’ve been testing a new brownie recipe that he’s going to love for his birthday dessert. And for dinner, maybe one of his personal favorites (anything spicy cajun). What do you think? Gumbo and beer bread could be perfect! My mom’s cousin and her family are in town this week, so there are a lot of mouths to feed. Gumbo could work well.
Anyway, moving along! Happy late February! How are we already halfway through the month? With two back-to-back trips, it’s going so fast. I need more days to fit everything in!
The past week was spent mainly in New York (full recap below!). I ended the week back here in Colorado. I’m back in the kitchen cooking in prep for more travel this weekend! Traveling is so much work and for me, it’s stressful, but yet I’m craving more of it!
It seems like most of our HBH family enjoys seeing us delve more into the lifestyle space. I’ve been including more content from my trips to New York, LA, etc. And I’ve really been enjoying sharing my fashion finds each week within these posts. I’ve also been sharing more of this content on social media, especially on Instagram stories. It’s been so fun for me!
At the same time, I’ve been working to balance the lifestyle content with what we all love, the recipes! It’s nice to see so much excitement and positive feedback from you all! But with more growth, there are also more negative and harsh comments, especially this week. It’s been hard. I hate to read that some of you are disappointed with the additional content I’ve been sharing, like fashion and travel. It makes it hard to have the confidence to share the other passions in my life. I feel so grateful to be able to have these opportunities and I’d just like to share them with you all.
I’ve been listening to a lot of podcasts that have been helping. I LOVE to read positive quotes too, I will share some today!
This week I’m heading somewhere warm – Miami, for a 3-day work trip. I love Miami! So many great hotels there, what’s your favorite? I’m looking forward to a few days of warmth and sunshine, it’s been freezing here dipping into negative temperatures overnight. A big change from the 60 degrees I enjoyed in New York. Florida sounds rather nice right now!
I think that’s all I have for today! Things are pretty mellow here at home. I’m again surrounding myself with flowers and excited for springtime recipes! March is almost here!
Oh, and lastly, happy birthday to my dad! The most important guy in my life. We love him…and his awkwardness!
1. things i’m loving, wanting, and excited to try.
listening to…What We Said. And oldie podcast for me, but such a good. This is fun, valuable, and easy to listen to every day.
on my listen-to list…Practicing Self-Love and Prioritizing Yourself with Psychologist Dr. Molly Burrets.
everything in my cart (low)…this voluminous dress in red from Zara would be perfect paired with their tulle leggings in red. This Reformation Zenni dress is a great find for spring weddings. Also, this Layla silk skirt is so pretty. I’d get it in the Myrna print.
Love this soleil tank top from Staud. Perfect for warm weather.
For jewelry, the Jenny Bird tome hoops are cute. I’m still obsessed with the oval drop earrings from Anthropologie. But also, these gold odyssey earrings from Shashi too!
Loving this packable beach tote from Abercrombie for upcoming spring break vacation travel. And their essential easy tee is my go-to.
dreaming of going…Croatia. Any of the hotels on this list look incredible. What a beautiful destination.
loving…Lululemon. Ordered a bunch of new pieces to try, the Softstreme High-Rise Pant, Align High-Rise Mini Flared Pant, Swiftly Tech Long-Sleeve Shirt, Scuba Oversized Half-Zip Hoodie, Scuba Oversized Full Zip Hoodie, All It Takes Long-Sleeve Shirt, and this Asymmetrical Ribbed Cotton Long-Sleeve Shirt.
shopping…my favorite jewelry over on KINN. You can use code Tieghan12 for 12% off.
curious to try…Le Guerandais Coarse Sea Salt. McKenzie, our social media manager, said everyone keeps recommending this sea salt to her! I have to try it!
reading…I Went on a 7-Day Complaint Cleanse, and It Kinda Changed Everything. LOVE this and will be attempting it this week. I bet it is such a game-changer in your mood and attitude.
loving…this idea for easy slice-and-bake cookies. Now I want to make homemade slice-and-bake cookies for the freezer. Anyone interested?
reading…It Ends With Us which is book one in the two-book series by Colleen Hoover (the second book is called It Starts With Us). From my cousin, Abby, who says that both books are binge-worthy and amazing! My mom is reading too. I’m definitely going to check out the audiobook.
watching…Poker Face on Peacock. Also from my cousin, Abby.
shopping…KitchenAid’s Presidents Day Sale. I love a discounted stand mixer.
everything in my cart (high)…starting with bags, the Saint Laurent Solferino quilted leather shoulder bag is such a forever classic. And the new Bottega Veneta desiree crossbody bag has some of the prettiest gold details. Also, their mini loop camera bag too. And I am in love with the Fendi peekaboo cut brown leather bag. Oh, and of course this Gucci Aphrodite shoulder bag with Double G. Pretty.
This Lazo knitted cardigan from Jacquemus is cozy and pretty for spring.
For shoes, metallic accessories are everywhere right now, I’m loving the Khaite metallic slingback pump. I also adore these sweet ciabatte clear slide sandals from Prada. And lastly, the Miu Miu hardness biker boot everyone is wanted. These are great for all seasons.
watching…A Day in the Life of Fashion Designer Daniel Roseberry. Love the behind-the-scenes of this. Very cool.
2. Trending recipes.
Blender Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Banana Muffins
One Pot Creamy Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Rice Casserole
Crockpot Creamy Coconut Chicken Tikka Masala
Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken
3. Anthropologie 30% off sale.
for the home
for the kitchen
4. Favorite questions of the week.
q: favorite splurge jewelry brands?
a: Spinellikil Collin, Maria Tash, The Last Line, less expensive – Luvaj.
q: how do you so easily get up each morning to hike in the cold?
a: Honestly, it’s just habit/routine and I don’t think twice about it. Once I’m actually awake, I jump out of bed, I don’t ever just chill. But I don’t get out that easy…I have so many alarms set 😩 but when I am awake, I’m up and out.
q: did you build your home and studio?
a: my house was an old horse barn that we renovated into my home. The studio, we built in 2018.
q: what music do you listen to most?
a: Well, I have Flowers on repeat, but honestly I’m not someone who listens to music very often. I’m boring, I know, sorry 🙄
q: when did your parents get married and when did they have your first brother?
a: My mom was 18 when they got married and Creighton was born 6 months later. They started young!
q: how do you buy avocados?
a: Buy them while they’re still hard and need more time to ripen. They’re less likely to become bruised on the way from the store to home this way. Then let them sit on the counter until they’re firm but have a little give when you squeeze them. Now put them in the fridge until ready to use/eat.
q: do you plan your content? If so, how far in advance?
a: I don’t really plan out my content. I’ve tried to be organized like that, but at the end of the day, it doesn’t work for my creative process, no matter how much I wish it would. When I walk into the kitchen and start cooking I have to feel very excited about what I’m making. If I don’t, I usually end up hating the end result and I don’t end up sharing. I like to brainstorm in the morning, before I start cooking. Then I cook/bake depending on what feels most exciting to me that day.
5. New York.
Oh man, where to begin? This was such a good New York trip. My first fashion week in the city and hopefully there will be more to come! I only attended 3 shows, but each was amazing and I felt lucky to have been invited!
For this trip, I stayed downtown at the wonderful Fouquet’s, New York. It’s a little bit of Paris charm in the heart of Greenwich. I can’t say enough good things about this hotel. It’s a splurge in the city, but worth it. Next trip I need to visit their spa, I’ve heard it is amazing.
The staff here is always so welcoming and sweet, but it’s the wonderful rooms that draw me in. Marble bathrooms, a gorgeous mirror, the prettiest french decor, and big cozy beds. It’s honestly a dream hotel and a great location too. Oh, and both the bar and the restaurant serve a well-rounded menu. Be sure to order the smoked salmon sandwich from the Cafè. And the potato gnocchi from the restaurant is to die for. Also, the room service is pretty awesome too.
Aside from the hotel, the shows I saw were incredible. Friday night was the Simkhai show, which was such a dream. I felt so special to be seated front row and then invited to the after-party. It was a great way to kick things off.
I spent most of the weekend working and taking meetings, but I spent the nights out. Saturday I had appointment with Cynthia Rivas for a facial. If you live in the city, you have to visit Cynthia. She is the best and has changed my skin in a matter of months. It’s also the calmest environment to walk into and always such a treat.
Sunday night, I had dinner with Jonathan Simkhai on Sunday night, which was so fun! We ate at Bond St. and had yummy sushi!
Monday was another day of meetings in the city, then a fun dinner at Casa Cipironi. I ordered the penne alla vodka and the truffle pizza. YUM.
Tuesday, Valentine’s Day, was my last full day! I spent the morning at Brandon Maxwell, where I was dressed in a pretty blue dress. The show was beyond good. Full of cozy knits for fall, and beautiful gowns with so much attention to detail. Then, I headed further uptown to The Plaza and from there to the Veronica Beard show, which was held at the old Barney’s. So cool and the show was also amazing. A lot of great everyday wear.
I came back to my hotel, finished up some work, and passed out. I was up the next morning for a meeting at the Oscar de La Renta offices to view their fall 2023 collection and talk details on an upcoming project. And that was it…I flew out Wednesday night. Dad and Asher were there at the airport for a late-night pick-up and then back up the mountain we went!
It was a full trip, but I loved it! When I travel, what do you love seeing most?
6. Favorite quote.
7. Favorite links I’m loving.
From St. Moritz to Zermatt: A Swiss Skiing Itinerary…dying to do this exact trip.
Tour Giorgio Armani’s House in Switzerland…STUNNING.
10 Trader Joe’s Products That Will Shake Up Breakfast…favorites?
The Countertop We Loved 25 Years Ago Is Back…I love black granite counters.
Podcasts to Help You to Be Kinder to Yourself…do you have any favorites?
15 Jewelry Brands for Minimalists…pretty.
9 Plates, Glasses & Accessories for Your Next Dinner Party…to everyone who loves entertaining.
The Chateau Marmont’s Most Famous Guests Through the Years…so much history.
33 Mudroom Ideas Interior Designers Stand By….we love a mud room.
11 Public Parks You Must Visit Before You Die…Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris.
30 Superfoods You Can Sneak Into Any Meal…I flax and chia seeds atop everything.
The $15 Item to Buy After Tory Burch’s NYFW Show…love the fishnet leggings.
8. The Shopbop 25% off sale.
Nordstrom sale
a few New York looks
9. This week’s dinners + weekend eats.
Monday: Sesame Ginger Orange Chicken Salad
Tuesday: Spicy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Wednesday: Sheet Pan Chicken Gyros with Feta Tzatziki
Thursday: Broccoli Cheddar Noodle Soup
Friday: Creamy Golden Rice with Spiced Chickpeas
Saturday: Baked Artichokes with Honey Whipped Feta
Sunday: Baked Blackout Doughnuts
This post was originally published on February 19, 2023
Don’t let the mean people get to you. I love looking at the beautiful things you find.
Thanks so much Engrid!! I appreciate you following along and your kind message! xT
Don’t let the negative people get you down. I look forward every Sunday to reading your nine favorite things. I enjoy reading about your travels. Keep doing what you’re doing.
Thanks so much for your kind thoughts Teresa:) I appreciate you being here! xT
For what it’s worth, I enjoy the travel content! I would enjoy more detailed trip reports and restaurant reviews/foodie content if you’re into that. I also would be totally fine if you shared fewer recipes so you could focus more on what interests you. Would give people a chance to explore the archives on the site! 🙂
Love the homemade freezer cookie idea! 👀😍
Keep up the good work, you’re amazing!
Thanks so much Catie!!
Hey Liz,
Thanks for reading today! I appreciate your feedback and glad you have been enjoying the travel content! Ahhh that would be a great idea, if I have extra time on my next trip I can try to sneak in some review as well! Happy Sunday! xx
Hi, Tieghan. I just want to say thank you for your blogs. I always look forward to reading them and trying your recipes. Everything recipe I have tried is outstanding (hubs loves them, too!). Just made the Orange Ginger Chicken salad last night and it was SO good. Did you go to culinary school?
BTW, it hurts my heart that some people leave mean comments to you. They must be unhappy in their own lives. Ignore them! Don’t let them steal your joy. Keep up the good work-you’re awesome!
Hi Pam,
Thanks so much for your message today! I am so glad you have been enjoying the recipes and appreciate you making them:) The salad is such a good refresher for the winter! I didn’t go to culinary school, I taught myself over the years! Hope you’re having a great Sunday! xx
I love your Nine Favorite Things post. Reading this while drinking my coffee is part of my Sunday morning routine. Please don’t stop adding things to this post that you love and that you’re passionate about. Haters can scroll past if they don’t want to see or read it. Be who you are! You have a lot of fans out here who are learning how to be the best versions of ourselves through your recipes, your posts and your positivity!
Hey Lisa,
Happy Sunday and thanks for reading today! I appreciate your advice and glad to hear that you enjoy reading through everything! Have a great week! xT
Nine favorite things has become one of my fav weekend reads! I love all things foodie, and also enjoy hearing about lifestyle, travel (hello NY!), and am also a lover of skincare, beauty and style. Loving the content!
Hey Andrea,
Happy Sunday! I love to hear you have been enjoying the Sunday posts, like I mentioned earlier, they are my fave to put together! Thanks for being here:) xT
Well I want to chime in with all the positive people! I SO enjoy what you share and enjoy seeing the growth in just the 18 months or so I’ve been a fan/follower of you. I think you are an amazing, creative, hard working, YOUNG woman who has been so brave to share herself and her gift with us. At 63, (and I love seeing so many comments from my peers), I say follow your own path, keep dreaming your BIG dreams, and TRY to ignore the jealousy. I loved the Zig Zigler quote, my wisdom is from a song on one of the Nashville soundtrack albums. “It’s a whole lot harder to shine, than to undermine.” Period!
Teighan- please keep being you! Love all of your content. Love seeing ALL of your adventures and beautiful family!!! ❤️
Thanks so much for the feedback Kimberly, so glad you have been enjoying it all! Happy Sunday! xT
I love reading your personal anecdotes and seeing your personal stories! Your page wouldn’t be *yours* if you didn’t put a little bit of yourself into it. Ignore the haters!
Awe, thanks so much for this reassurance Amber! Hope you’re having a great weekend! xTieghan
My son’s girlfriend introduced me to Half Baked Harvest. I love the recipes and your cookbook, and have enjoyed many of your recipes! I love your posts, the mix of what influences and inspires you, along with travels and style, and news of your family makes you exactly who you are- young, thoughtful, introspective and delightful! Thank you for what you are doing so beautifully!
Hey Ginger,
Happy Sunday!! Thank you so much for following along and making so many recipes, I love that you have been enjoying them! So glad you have been enjoying the mix of posts:) xT
In this article you mention make gumbo. I would love a recipe. I lived in Louisiana and would like to compare, use, or combine you’re recipe. Also interested in a king cake recipe. Thanks!
Linda
Hey Linda,
Thanks so much for reading today! Here’s the gumbo recipe, the re-vamped version is in the HBH cookbook! https://fett-weg.today/mrs-mooneys-secret-gumbo/%3C/a%3E%3Cbr /> Let me know if you have any other questions:) Sorry I don’t have a king cake recipe! xx
I love your Nine Favourite Things post!!! Full of such useful and exciting stuff from food to home to wellness and clothing! I can quickly link to items I love, choose a yummy recipe to cook, read about great travel spots or just browse your photos. You do the legwork and it’s all in one place. I really enjoy it! I love the variety in your content. Thank you and I look forward to your posts🙌🤍
Hey Traci,
I love that you enjoy these posts as much as I do:) While they are a lot of work to put together, it’s a nice change up from the recipe posts. Thanks for following along! xT
Good morning Tieghan
I’ve been following you and making your delicious recipes for quite some time now. You have a gift and talent that I so admire. Your recipes are stunning and I have been cooking for a long time. One of my great passions. Stay strong and true to yourself . You are a remarkable young woman.
Hey Brenda,
Thanks so much for following along and making so many recipes:) Thanks for such a kind message this morning! Happy Sunday! xT
Don’t let others hold you back. You deserve all the good things coming your way. You are getting more recognition and you are able to spread your wings more. The balance is good for you and I think we will all benefit from it. So please keep sharing your adventures outside of the kitchen. It not only gives us a glimpse into your life but also into what inspires you. Seeing you and your business grow is exciting and you should enjoy it all without hesitation. I am happy you are taking us along for the ride. Happy Sunday!
Hey Kat,
Happy Sunday and thanks so much for reading today! I appreciate your thoughtful response and you are so right about balance, it’s so important! I appreciate you being here:) xT
I LOVE THIS QUOTE I HAVE AT MY DESK….HOPE IT HELPS……BECAUSE AS LONG AS WE LIVE…THERE WILL ALWAYS BE CRITICS…. “Don’t be distracted by criticism. Remember, the only taste of success some people have is when they take a bite out of you.” –Zig Ziglar p.s. 99% OF THE TIME….THEY ARE FULL OF JEALOUSY…when you remember that….it becomes so much easier!!!!!
Hey Joy,
Thanks for reading today! Thanks for sharing this quote with me, such a good one! Hope you’re having a great Sunday! xT
Mmhhh, “the extra attention just makes me really uncomfortable” but you post tons of pictures of yourself trying to look like a model…
The unique HBH has unfortunately lost its soul becoming one of those me-me-me influencer site with the $$ coming in. Good luck.
I thought the “Read. It.” subs had enacted a no-contact & no harassment policy concerning HBH. How quickly you break your own rules. Once again, for the millionth time, take your petty jealousy elsewhere and please go back to your cave and stay there.
Nope, they are definitely still at it. It’s like a bad case of head lice that keeps returning. Meanwhile, they’re frothing at the mouth, triggered as all get-out insisting it’s not them, and anyone who disapproves of their nonsense is “stupid” and “toxic”. The irony is astonishing. Classic case of playing the indignant victim when called out for behaving badly. Hopefully they’ll find a new hobby.
But, but, but…her family is posting all the positive comments! Her family purchased 5 million “fake fan” accounts, and they are flooding all internet channels with “fake comments” and only “Read. It.” is real… 😀 Just ask them! 😉
Delusional doesn’t even begin to describe it. Sorry, guys, but no. Her supporters are real. All five million of us. Now please go do something worthwhile with your lives.
They also seem to think we all sound alike, therefore it must be only T’s 3-5 staff posing as millions of fans worldwide. That’s a hell of an elaborate scheme. To fake that kind of success by fabricating millions of supporters. We planned this retroactively when we all begin commenting on the recipes YEARS ago, and bought millions and millions of cookbooks out of our own pocket money. They probably think Covid was a hoax too.
Amusingly, the same could be said about their repetitive blather. They all sound the same too. Bitter, jealous, and miserable. The projection is hysterical.
I think most of HBH’s positive and uplifting commenters sound similar because we’re all reasonably intelligent, articulate people who support this blog in solidarity. I can see how that would be confusing to a bunch of troglodytes whose entire collective vocabulary consists of “LOL, ED, STFU, and OMG.”
I can’t understand why anyone would put such focus on something so hateful and negative. What do they get out of this? It’s so sad. I’m from the generation before the internet existed. I grew up having to interact with people face to face. I’m happy that technology has improved society in a lot of ways, but it breaks my heart how online anonymity has removed the basic fundamentals of humanity from so many people’s interactions.
Nope, they are definitely still at it. It’s like a bad case of head lice that keeps returning. Meanwhile, they’re frothing at the mouth, triggered as all get-out insisting it’s not them, and anyone who disapproves of their nonsense is “unhinged” and “toxic”. The irony is astonishing. Classic case of playing the indignant victim when called out for behaving badly. Hopefully they’ll find a new hobby. They’re just embarrassing themselves now. Most amusing is how they appear confused about the fact that anyone can see their activity on an open and public forum. Ignorance knows no bounds…
Every day they gather in their coven and spew hate about HBH. Hundreds and of comments by the few same people over and over again. That’s a twisted obsession. Some of those folks are really, really sick. Do they have jobs, families, lives, morals? Why do this?
They can stop the hand wringing over how we found them.
One of their own outed them – and shared quite a lot of personal data. 😉 Something to think about.
They’re so predictable! “I wasn’t leaving snarky comments on HBH, but I WAS lurking, and looking for things to bring back to the sewer to share in order to start the hate-fest back up again. But they’re the bad guys!!”
🙄🙄🙄
See this is something you should keep to yourself. If you do t like her content, just leave. No need to be rude.
Most normal people just don’t visit websites they don’t enjoy. The fact that you made it a point to drop in here just to publicly say something rude says a lot about you – none of it flattering.