I’ve always been a fan of a great at-home bar. I strongly believe it’s a must-learn life skill to mix up classic cocktails, and as an avid host, it’s important to provide an array...
Looking back on Easter as a child, I remember how excited I was to dig through my Easter basket. Full of chocolate bunnies, malt ball Easter eggs, Peeps, golden coins, and my favorite Cadbury...
Lets be honest, salads can be boring. So I’m always trying to think outside of the box to come up with salad recipes that I’ll thoroughly enjoy, but are beyond easy to make. Enter...
Lets be honest, salads can be boring. So I’m always trying to think outside of the box to come up with salad recipes that I’ll thoroughly enjoy, but are beyond easy to make. Enter...
Especially in the summertime, I find myself striving for a natural makeup look. I love how having a sun-kissed glow gives me the confidence to wear a little less makeup, while still feeling good in my own skin. Whenever I have that sun-kissed glow, I’m all too happy to turn my back on powder and foundation in favor of light, creamy alternatives. My beauty arsenal currently includes a tinted foundation that effortlessly blends (while letting my freckles show), and a creamy multi-purpose highlighter and blush that both glide on like a dream. In the slideshow above, check out seven easy ways to nail the natural makeup look, with product recommendations from MKR’s vanity and mine. Cheers, Kat
P.S. And if you’re like me, a brush-up on the tools and how often to clean them is always helpful. I know I could always be better about that!
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A NEUTRAL LIP
ACHIEVE AN UNDERSTATED, YET BEAUTIFUL TOUSLED LOOK WITH MINIMAL MAKEUP AND A NEUTRAL LIP.
EMBRACE STRONG BROWS, BUT KEEP THE REST OF YOUR MAKEUP SIMPLE. FILL AND TAME YOUR BROWS WITH A NATURAL BROW SHAPER AND YOUR EYES WON'T GET LOST ON ANY DAY SANS MASCARA.
Vidalia onions are local to Georgia, and I try to buy, cook and eat local whenever possible, as you know. Unlike its brothers, the yellow, red and white onion, vidalias lack the sharp, astringent taste of other onions, and in turn taste sweet. While I don’t discriminate against any onions (I adore them all), I will say you can find me grilling vidalias on the big green egg with just olive oil, salt and pepper quite often. So when I had the opportunity to team up with Williams-Sonoma and whip up something local to my great state of Georgia, I immediately thought vidalias.
So with summer beginning to sing its last sweet song, I knew I wanted to try a recipe that eases a summertime flavor into fall. My answer: a recipe for Creamed Vidalia Onion Bake with Homemade Herb Bread Crumbs. Sweet vidalias and shallots combine with creamy mushrooms and warm cinnamon, to then be topped with crispy herb breadcrumbs to create the perfect bite. Sweet + salty, soft but with a crunch.
This dish completely stands on it’s own, but it would also be the perfect accompaniment for grilled steak, roast chicken or Thanksgiving dinner. Imagine a little bit of this, a bit of stuffing, and a bit of turkey all on one fork…divine! (Is it too early to talk Turkey??)
Be sure to tune in for my Williams-Sonoma Instagram takeover this Friday; I’ll be celebrating its store opening at Ponce City Market here in Atlanta all weekend long! I’ll also be at the store all day Friday, so come say hi and join in the (yummy) festivities. Can’t be there in person, I’m periscoping from the store at 12:00 est on Friday so make sure you join us at least virtually! Truly, MKR
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Photography, Rustic White | This story is in collaboration with Williams-Sonoma, a brand we love and adore. Opinions, recipe and images are 100% our own.
The Aperol Spritz, have you heard of it? It’s becoming quite the cult obsession. My husband is obsessed with it and I hear it mentioned more often than any other drink of late. The day I was actually shooting this recipe, I had the Food Network on and spotted two different chefs concocting their own special version of this drink!
But for good reason. Just as vibrant in taste as appearance, this Aperol Italian spritz recipe is considered the perfect summertime sip; it’s light and refreshing, while it marries crisp notes of citrus and herbs. The alcohol content is typically lower in this cocktail, making it a great option for all to toast these last warm nights as summer slips away.
Though the classic Aperol doesn’t call for it, I like to add a sprig of thyme to this Italian spritz recipe for that extra hint of freshness. I always like to incorporate fresh herbs from the garden to take any libation (or any recipe, for that matter) to the next level. I also just learned the other day that Thyme was once placed under pillows in ancient Europe to help with sleep and ward off nightmares…the more you know! Cin Cin loves! Truly, MKR
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