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The Ultimate Guide to Home Canning & Preserving

July 19, 2026 by Elle Leave a Comment

Wooden pantry shelves filled with homemade canned tomatoes, green beans, jams, and preserves in mason jars.

Every summer, my kitchen slowly transforms into a pantry workshop. Baskets of tomatoes line the countertops. Peaches ripen in brown paper bags. Fresh herbs dry by the windows, and somewhere in the middle of it all, there's always a pot simmering on the stove. Home canning isn't just about preserving food... it's about preserving a […]

Best Smoked Barbacoa Recipe

July 5, 2026 by Elle Leave a Comment

Smoked barbacoa shredded beef on a black platter with lime wedges, corn tortillas, and chipotle braising juices

This smoked barbacoa starts with a deeply seasoned beef roast, gets a slow kiss of smoke on the pellet grill, then braises low and slow in a rich chile broth until it falls apart into tender, juicy shreds. The result is smoky, savory, a little spicy, and so ridiculously good tucked into warm tortillas with […]

Fresh Peach Margarita (Made with Real Peaches)

June 29, 2026 by Elle Leave a Comment

Fresh peach margaritas made with real peach puree and reposado tequila, served in coupe glasses with Tajín rims and fresh peach garnishes.

This fresh peach margarita combines ripe peaches with reposado tequila, fresh lime juice, and a splash of orange liqueur for a cocktail that's bright, refreshing, and just sweet enough. A Tajín-rimmed glass adds a little heat and a little salt, making every sip taste like summer. There are few things that taste more like late […]

Puerto Vallarta, Through My Eyes

June 25, 2026 by Elle Leave a Comment

Looking out over Banderas Bay at sunrise from Hotel Mousai in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

There are places that impress you. Then there are places that quietly stay with you. Puerto Vallarta is one of those places. Maybe it's the way the Sierra Madre mountains disappear into the Pacific. Or the scent of tropical flowers after an afternoon rain. Maybe it's lingering over one more cocktail as the sky fades […]

Strawberry Lemon Drop Martini (Easy Summer Cocktail Recipe)

June 15, 2026 by Elle Leave a Comment

Close-up of a strawberry lemon drop martini in a coupe glass with a sugared rim and fresh strawberry garnish, photographed against a dark moody background.

There is a particular kind of summer evening that arrives quietly. The air is still warm from the day, but the sun has finally softened. The garden settles into shadows. A book waits on the table beside you. Somewhere nearby, strawberries are piled high on kitchen counters, begging to be turned into something worth lingering […]

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