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Hey everyone! Happiest Sunday—here are my Nine Favorite Things!
I’m home from Miami and already missing my family so much! They’ve continued on with more summer travels, and I’m so excited for them. I love that they’re taking time to bounce around this season. I’ll meet up with them again soon, but for now, I’m off to Texas!
Tomorrow is our Dallas event at Williams-Sonoma, and I’ve been looking forward to it all week. This is our second summer tour stop, and I know it’s going to be even better than the first! We’ll be cooking up delicious recipes, serving strawberry margaritas and mocktails, doing a Q&A, signing books, snapping tons of photos—it’s going to be such a fun night. Then on to Houston Tuesday evening! Both events are going to be amazing, and I can’t wait to see you there!
I got home Wednesday night, unpacked, did laundry, repacked, and now I’m flying back out again. It’s an on-the-go kind of summer—and I’m loving every minute. Between lifestyle shoots, events, work meetings, and spending time with my family, it’s full in the best way.
Miami was so special. My mom and I both decided we need to take more time like that—together. We were still working while there, but we took breaks for walks, had fun dinners outside, and stayed up late just talking. It was a really memorable week, and we’re already dreaming about doing it more often.
While in Miami, we shared our Summer Cookbook Dinner Party Menu and our Easy All American 4th of July Party Menu—our first real entertaining-style stories! They were so much fun to put together. I’ve received such positive feedback already, and your constructive ideas have been so helpful. A big theme? More tips and more video! I’m saving everything you’ve shared and using it to shape the upcoming posts. I have so many ideas brewing and can’t wait to keep improving this content for you!
This week, I’ll be sharing recipes for the 4th and everything you’ll want to cook throughout July—so keep an eye out! And I’ve got the most delicious new appetizer recipe coming too. No cooking required, just three steps, and totally delicious.
That’s all for today. Wishing you the best Sunday and an amazing 4th of July! We’ll skip posting on the 4th, but I’ll see you back here next Sunday as usual. Enjoy the holiday!
1. Things i’m Loving, Wanting, and Excited to Try.
loving…Oya Wellness. Treated both my mom and myself to in-room massages from the lovely team at Oya Wellness. I’ve only had a handful of massages, but both my mom and I agreed that this one was our best ever. Their approach is very unique. We had lymphatic massages and truly felt amazing after. If you’re in the Miami area. You have to book an appointment.
everything in my cart (low)…I found this very pretty lace midi dress to be perfect for summer nights. I think I would get the yellow, but all the colors are cute. I can see my mom loving this Skirt Set from Free People. It would be a great travel set to pack for Europe!
I wrote about this bra a few weeks ago, but I’m now obsessed. The FORM Layered Bra is so good. I wore it every day in Miami. Great for outside summer workouts.
Speaking of travel, I do not travel without a bag for white tees. I keep them in a gallon-size Hold ON bag. I use them to carry all my favorite Eterne tees. It the warmer months I carry the Short Sleeve Baby Tees in white and black, the 90’s Tank Top, also in white and black, and the Short Sleeve Boyfriend Tee too. In the fall and winter months, I often carry this Fitted Crewneck Long Sleeve Top in both white and black. Trust me, you’ll use these every single trip. You always need a good white tee, and the Eterne tee is worth the price. Even my mom agrees. Best basics.
listening to…Unlocking Optimal Health with Dr. Mark Hyman.
shopping…at The Six Bells. It’s a new hotel in the Hudson Valley with cute and unique kitchen finds!
burning..the Trudon Under the Trees Candle. These are a splurge, but I have this burning now, and it’s really nice for summer. For a clean option, I can’t get enough of the Flamingo Estates candles. Currently, I have the Prinsesstårta Candle burning and it’s lovely!
everything in my cart (beauty)…I always have this Lip Stain in my bag. The shades are all so pretty.
For the body, I’ve been using this Milky Essence before my body cream every night. It’s been leaving my skin very moisturized! Also, since we’re talking body care, everyone needs the Mutha Body Butter and Body Melt. I use these two religiously and always have them with me at home and when traveling. Same with the Josie Moran Whipped Argan Oil Firming Body Butter – the unscented travel size comes on every trip!
wearing…hats for summer. I have my eyes set on this Felix Hat from Janessa Leone. I need to protect my face from all the sun.
everything in my cart (high)…The Louis Vuitton Key Pouch. My Nonnie always had one of these in her purse. She’d keep all her cards inside and then just switch it from purse to purse.
I really love these Lace-Trimmed Silk Shorts from DÔEN. They’re on sale, so snatch them up, because they’re sold out everywhere else. If you can’t find these shorts in your size, I recommend this Lace Set instead. More bang for your buck too! Also, the Doen Traveler Top is adorable in ALL colors. Great summer pieces!
This Hammer Bandeau Bikini Top and Bikini Bottom from SAME is very cool.
The new Prada Jardinière striped cotton canvas mini-bag is a great summer bag and fun for the 4th of July too. It comes in pomegranate red (in mini size) and ivory blue (in large size).
following…Guy Goodfellow. Not my usual follow, but just check out some of the kitchens he’s designed. They are pretty!
2. Go-to 4th of July Recipes.
Easy Strawberry Ice Cream Cake
Easy Ginger Blackberry Peach Cobbler
Chipotle Cheddar Chicken Burgers
Marinated Cherry Tomatoes with Burrata
Tomato, Peach, and Burrata Salad
6 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cake
Salty Pretzel Banana Pudding Ice Cream Cake
The Best Simple Vegan Potato Salad
Frosted Watermelon Rosemary Frosé
Toasted S’mores Ice Cream Sandwiches
3. The American Summer Home.
outdoor
4. Favorite 4th of July Looks.
5. Miami – favorite photos.
6. Inspiring Me.
Leave your answers for me in the comments!! PLEASE
7. Favorite Links I’m Loving.
50 Really Good July Fourth Home Sales
Experts Say Eating More Might Actually Help You Lose Weight—Here’s How
11 Easy Activities to Try for a Martha Stewart Summer
Everything We Know About the 2025 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
The “Cortisol Cocktail” Isn’t Just Delicious—It Also Works
European Couples Use This Sleep Method – It’s Saving Their Relationships
These Are the Top Trending Travel Destinations for Summer 2025
11 Classic Summer Movies That Bring All the Feels, Every Time
8. This Week’s Favorite Summer Style Finds.
summer dresses
flip flips
9. This week’s dinners + favorite weekend eats.
Monday: Dill Pickle Salt and Vinegar Chicken Salad
Tuesday: Queso Steak and Elote Tacos
Wednesday: BLT Caesar Pasta Salad
Thursday: 20 Minute Sesame Basil Beef Stir Fry
Friday: Easy All American 4th of July Party Menu
featuring Cheeseburger Slider Skewers
Saturday: Toasted Marshmallow K-Bars
Sunday: Frozen Peach Rosé Slushy
This post was originally published on June 29, 2025
Hi! For your upcoming book events – If the ticketed event is set for a certain time and the demo is early, does that mean a ticket isn’t required? I haven’t bought a ticket yet cause I don’t really need a second copy of your cookbook, but I would love to see you do a cooking demo! Hope you have a great week ahead!
Hey Stella,
Sorry, you will need a ticket to come to the cooking demo. You can always gift the cookbook to a friend or family. I hope you can make it! Have a great Monday!
My son and daughter-in-law enjoyed their stay at the Six Bells Hotel so it was nice to see your link in this post. Note that it is in the Hudson Valley, not in the Hamptons.
Thanks so much for sharing, Jeanette!
When do you think the community page will launch? Is it going to be similar to what Skinnytaste and some other bloggers have with Raptive? Just curious. Will be exciting to see it.
Hi Don,
We hope to be opening up the community page to everyone very soon! Right now, our community leaders are apart of a private group of community members. Currently, it’s a very small group of 20 or so women who have all followed for many years! The community leaders are helping to lead the group and talk all things cooking! It’s a really fun page! Thanks so much for this comment! I hope you are having a wonderful weekend!
Can you explain this community group more? I don’t understand its purpose.
Hi Ana,
It’s a community of followers who are home cooks that are passionate about cooking and enjoy the content that I share. It’s a place to make genuine connections, discover cooking tips, ask questions, and share your favorite recipes. I hope this helps!
Why aren’t men allowed to join?
Men are allowed to join as well:)
How are the renovations going? I would love to see pics and get more updates. I love that kind of real life content!
Hey Liz, renovations are underway! I shared the photos a couple weeks ago, did you happen to see that post? It has all the work in progress details!!
Thank you and have the best Sunday!
I only saw the one from a month ago, so I must’ve missed the more recent one! Was hoping you would share more behind the scenes and stuff – designs, finishes, how you decided on things. Videos would be interesting too. Oh well!
Hi! What recipes will you be cooking at the Texas events? Also, I have a question about timing. Can you clarify what time the cooking portion will begin? My mom is thinking about going to the Dallas event but she isn’t sure if she can make it in time after work. She said she read somewhere that the cooking demo started early. Thank you!
Hey Allison! For Dallas we are making enchiladas and Houston a pasta bake. Yes, the cooking starts a little early. We needed to make time for it! Hoping she can still come!!
Can you let me know what time that portion will start? I think that’s the biggest factor in whether or not she will get a ticket. Thanks in advance!
Around 5:30PM
Would love to see more of your actual day to day adventures instead of just restaurant pics & lotion!
Thanks for your feedback, Rita!
I like more of the lifestyle content if that is what it’s called. You seem to show a lot of products you use, or pictures of your family, but I would really love to see content of your life. More of things like you going shopping, you eating, more candid pictures and videos of you doing things (not just photos of your family doing things). You could film or take photos during your daily walk/hike, shopping, trying clothes on, going to the grocery store, going to the beach! I feel like we rarely see you in anny photo or videos. Also more Colorado context, visiting local coffee shops, hikes, the town you live in etc would be really fun. I have spent time in the area you live and I am always surprised you don’t share more of it, there are so many things to do, cute places, farmers markets, hikes, farms, cafes, close to you! Just some of my thoughts!
Hi Jordie,
Thanks so much for reading today and sharing all of these suggestions! I will definitely try to incorporate more of this content! Have a great Sunday!
Lovely as always, from Houston. 🤍
Thanks for reading, Gloria!
GM Tieghan! I just love reading these posts on Sunday mornings. Thank you! I did want to tell you as I was reading the post’s 4th go-to recipes and came across the watermelon frose one, I looked thru it to see if I could sub out peaches or something since I’m not a fan of watermelon. There weren’t any comments on that, so I decided to keep reading then I would dig thru the HBH site for a peach recipe. Well, I didn’t have to because later in the post was Frozen peach rose slushy!!! It’s like you read my mind! I’m making that for the 4th along with the Italian Salad Sandwich. I’m so excited! Hope you have a fantastic 4th of July holiday!!
Hey Jen,
Happy Sunday! Thank you so much for taking the time to read each week. Yay! I hope you love the frozen peach rose slushy, let me know how it turns out for you! Have a great 4th of July week! xx
are you able to link the shoes your mom is wearing in the photo where everyone is pointing forward…so cute…
Hey Helen,
Yes, she said they are Crocs! Please let me know if you have any other questions!
I look forward to your emails and I love reading about your travels for work and pleasure. Your passion for Family, food and life seeps into your content and is so enjoyable to watch you grow as a creator. I bought your newest cookbook for my mom at Christmas and she loves it!! What brings me joy is watching my kids live their lives and being happy and healthy! Your parents joy seems to be the same! Keep enjoying life!
Hi Melissa,
I appreciate you reading each week and taking the time to comment, it really means so much to me:) Family is really the best and I’m so glad you enjoy that content. Love to hear your mom is enjoyed the cookbook! Have the best Sunday!
The dinner party menu content was great! I look forward to all your recipes and fun favorite things. Thank you!
Thanks a lot, Jennifer! Love to hear you enjoyed the content:) Have a wonderful week ahead!
Happy Sunday, Tieghan, Gerard Fam, and HBH Team! I am so glad everyone had a wonderful time in Miami. That is a bucket list city for me for sure! I am loving your salad and sandwich recipes. The salads are a meal on their own, and the sandwiches are delicious and filling on a hot day when nobody feels like cooking. Just what we need during this heatwave! I hope you have a wonderful time in Texas, and I’m so glad you got in some special Mom time in Miami. That’s the best. Have a wonderful week ahead!
Hey Jen,
Thanks for reading:) Miami is always such a great time, I would definitely recommend! So glad you have been enjoying the salads and sandwiches, you know I can’t do a boring salad! Texas should be lots of fun! Happy 4th of July week!
I really enjoy when you share some family moments in your weekly blog. I am happy to know that you have such a lovely and supportive family behind your continuing success. Thank you for the effort you make to provide a detailed post each week. What gives me the most joy is when I know my family (husband and kids) are all doing well. Have a great holiday celebration !
Hey Marlie,
Happy Sunday and thanks for reading today! I’m so glad you enjoyed the post and yes, I am so grateful for my family, they are the best and super supportive! I hope you have a great 4th of July with your family!
Thanks-you’ve really been working hard & it shows! Keep it up (& continue to take care of yourself).
In early fall we are headed back to Sweden & Denmark to continue my Viking research for my fiber art series. We loved both countries when we were there last year & are very excited to go back. Then, we’ll “hop” over to Germany for the last couple of days of Oktoberfest. I renewed my passport using govplus.com-SO easy & I recommend the site to everyone.
Safe travels!
Thanks a lot, Dale, this means so much! I hope you have a great trip to Sweden and Denmark, sounds like a great time! I’m sure Oktoberfest in Germany will be a blast. Happy Sunday!