As the saga of hectic weeks continues, once again, I find myself feeling silly tired yet super extra giddy about the weekend. Mike is in LA on business, which usually means the following: house up to my OCD standards, late evening mini yoga sessions, lots of recipe testing and my girls coming over for a long cheese & wine session. I hope your weekend is also filled with whatever makes you relax.

Since my last meal in Bao last week, I have been daydreaming of soft steamed buns nonstop. This easy video on how to make them at home couldn’t have come at a better time.

Tom Blanchford’s photos of Palm Springs modernist homes are not only stunning, they also make me want to pack my bags and go to California.

Our wedding is now dangerously close and since we’ve decided to keep the flower decor minimal using only herbs and flowers from our garden, this guide would serve as the perfect inspiration.

Back to the nest: millennials are living at home and here is why.

100 years, 100 iconic movie shots. I think a classic movie marathon is in order, starting with North By NorthWest, The Breakfast Club, Reservoir Dogs- and let’s not forget Dirty Dancing, my absolute summer favourite.

Tips on how to revamp your space without spending a fortune. (Hints: give it time and keep it simple.)

Until about ten years ago, music festivals were the highlight of my summer. Now, I’m more partial to spending most of my time in my parents’ house in the mountains, picking fresh vegetables early in the morning, using them in quick meals and moving from a couch to a chair and then back to a couch with a good book in hand. Still, there’s some pretty interesting things to hear (and see) if you’re less of a slob.

Monopoly is my favourite board game and I’ve always loved its little pieces. Here’s the story behind them from the 1930s onwards.

*Prep for the most delicious lasagna I’ve ever made, with pancetta, button mushrooms, baby spinach & mozzarella.