Bringing food to friends is one of the joyous chores of adult relationships: you get to celebrate new babies, grieve with your best people, and share in nourishing your circle through food. There are some guidelines for bringing food to new parents or sick work friends, but there are also commandments to make the most of bring food to friends and keep you, the gifting cook, sane.

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The best part about Halloween isn’t dressing up in costume or watching scary movies — it’s eating the treats. While enjoying a handful of your favorite fun-sized candy bars is the easiest way to celebrate the holiday, getting a little crafty is always fun — especially when there are sticky-sweet marshmallows involved. There’s no need to overcomplicate these DIY food treats, however. Here’s how to keep them simple and fun.

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When you crave the creaminess of mashed potatoes blended with sour cream and butter, but still want something a little lighter and a lot faster, reach for a bag of frozen cauliflower.

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Keep a few containers of homemade soup in the freezer and suddenly the long winter ahead doesn’t seem so bad after all. That’s because you can rest assured that you have a solid supply of sustenance to warm you to your bones. It’s easy enough to make a double batch of your favorite and squirrel away half to defrost and simmer up again for another day, but there are a few keys to successfully freezing soup. Here’s what to be mindful of.

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Nuts usually take first place when it comes to a crunchy snack that you can pick at anytime, but we’re making the case for roasted chickpeas instead. Be it at a bar or a fancy cocktail party, roasted chickpeas can play the same role that nuts play.

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When I think tailgate, I think cans of beer, screaming fans with painted faces, and processed cheese. I always wish I could partake in the festivities and merriment — just in a way that feels a bit more comfy.

The solution? Bring your rugs outside!

While this boho-chic tailgate party from Style Blue Print is more backyard party than parking-lot bash, it features a great idea to use the comforts of home at a classically outdoor event.

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Look down. Like, almost way down. Do you see it? Here’s a hint: We’ll stop tip-toeing around the answer.

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There are times when only classic chicken noodle soup will do, and then there are other times when you crave chicken noodle soup 2.0 — this is for the latter. It takes the elements of the traditional soup, but spices it up with Thai flavors, all while keeping it simple enough to throw together on a busy weeknight.

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From Apartment Therapy → Sneaky Kitchen Design Ideas That’ll Save You Serious Money

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Like many naïve first-time parents, I had no idea just how life-altering having a baby would be. Sure, I knew there would be less sleep, less time, and many more messes to clean, but I figured that the baby would just sort of fit into my already-busy life, like a cute accessory.

Boy was I wrong.

In the months after my daughter was born, my days were fully occupied just trying to feed her and myself, and maybe sneak in a shower or a nap. Cooking dinner was replaced by ordering takeout, and the thought of entertaining felt absolutely impossible.

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