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The 2019 CS Cleanse Menu

a note on portion sizes: the grocery list provides quantities for 1 person, so you’ll want to check the serving amounts on these recipes and divide ingredient amounts as needed (ie. if the recipe notes 4 servings and you’re cooking for one, divide all the ingredients by 4 when preparing.) Monday Breakfast: Cookies & Cream […]

#CSCleanse: A Week of Menus + Recipes That Will Make You Feel Awesome

It’s here! We’re unveiling our 2017 #CSCleanse menu today, and I couldn’t be happier about all the deliciousness that’s in store for us during this week of healthy eating. The official cleanse kicks off this Saturday on May 20th and lasts seven days, and I wanted to go ahead and post the entire menu with recipes […]

How to Host a Fondue Party

We’ve all heard of fondue parties — retro gatherings where people dip different foods into melted cheese or chocolate — but why aren’t we all hosting fondue parties?! I’m on a personal mission to bring them back, you guys, and I have to admit, my first attempt was a huge success. I’d been dying to have […]

3 Recipes for a Gluten-Free Thanksgiving

photography by Molly Winters; featured image from Artful Desperado Editor’s Note: If you’ve been to Picnik, or even just heard of it, you’re aware that Naomi Seifter and her team are doing something special. Known for their real food and good vibes, the restaurant is the only place in Austin where you can grab bone broth or […]

The Only 3 Appetizer Recipes You Need to Survive the Holidays

Not sure if you’ve noticed, but today marks the one month countdown to Thanksgiving! And I’ve got to admit that I’ve suddenly been bit by the holiday party bug, planning menus for our family gatherings and a couple dinner parties I’ll be hosting this season. Can’t imagine more perfect timing for Darcy Miller’s insanely gorgeous […]

No-Cook Summer Dinner Party

Summer is made for cookouts and dinner parties al fresco surrounded by your nearest and dearest. However,with the arrival of scorching temps comes the desire to be as far away as possible from a heat source, and it’s in this spirit that we’ve gathered a few of our favorite Asian-inspired recipes for a dinner party that you can throw without even turning on […]

The Camille Styles Cleanse

As we say goodbye (and good riddance!) to the long winter, I’m probably not the only one who’s thinking about getting a little healthier for swimsuit season spring. I’ve got to admit that a crazy schedule last month (blame it on SXSW) caused me to neglect my workout routine and consume a few too many breakfast […]

Bridal Shower Brunch Menu

Spring is upon us and just in time for the arrival of tulips and daffodils comes the season of bridal showers, baby showers, and all kinds of other girly get-togethers. Since it’s a busy time of year, we’re believers in throwing a special soirée that’s also stress-free and keeps the focus on coming together to celebrate the […]

Valentine’s Date Night In

If you’re in a relationship, there can be a bit of pressure on Valentine’s to get everything just right — but crowded restaurants and high prices can make the perfect date night feel unattainable. I think that one of the sweetest and most romantic gestures is a beautiful meal at home for two: nothing communicates love quite […]

Holiday Cocktail Party

Who doesn’t love a good holiday cocktail party? It’s the perfect excuse to don something sparkly and pretend to be fancy show your sophisticated side. But as anyone who’s hosted such a fête can attest, what sounds like it should be easier to throw than a dinner party can actually end up being way more stressful when all […]

Vegetarian Thanksgiving

I have so many friends who are vegetarian these days (including my sister-in-law who usually stays with us during the holidays), and there’s no reason they shouldn’t be able to feast as heartily as everyone else on Thanksgiving. With a main course like this acorn squash stuffed with quinoa, pumpkin seeds and kale, I’d almost consider skipping […]

Modern Thanksgiving Dinner

Planning the Thanksgiving menu is one of my favorite activities of the holiday season, and I fully embrace the challenge of satisfying the traditionalists in my family (yes Dad, cranberry jelly will be happening) while following my own impulse to put a modern spin on a few of the dishes. Today’s menu is what I’d be […]

Dinner Party for First-Timers

Whether you’re a newlywed or you just signed the lease on a new home, nothing beats the excitement of inviting your nearest and dearest to break bread at your table. But if you’ve never hosted a seated dinner before, the sheer thought of cooking for a group can be overwhelming. The key? Keep it simple! Set […]