If you’re looking for an elegant summer meal that requires practically no cooking, this specialty from sun-drenche…
Summer on a plate: 10 vibrant salads you’ll crave again and again
Image: 177MilkStreet.comWhen the heat is on, we reach for a cold, crisp salad. We scoured the internet for salads that f…
From the Aegean, Greek summer salads and dishes
When it’s hot and humid we seek out meals and dishes that are light, healthy, and easy to prepare. Where do we lo…
The British tea habit—a look behind the cuppa
Authors, poets, and philosophers have all documented the complicated, enduring, and all-encompassing relationship betwee…
14 classic spring desserts perfect for Easter, Mother’s Day, and beyond
Spring brings light, and joy, and desserts. Refreshing, colorful desserts that shout with joy for the new season. New se…
12 easy tea cakes, scones, and buns for a simple afternoon tea
One of the pleasures of working from home is taking a break at 4 p.m. for a cup of tea and a tidbit. Most o…
Women over 60 could use a Swedish Fika break every day. No travel required.
Fika is the Swedish custom of taking a break in the afternoon with coffee and pastries. It is similar to English afterno…
Start your day with hearty steel-cut oat scones
If chewy, nutty baked goods are your thing, you’ll love these scones. Made with steel-cut oats–whole oat ker…
Delicious, nutritious Nordic cod chowder with leeks and fennel
When I think of Scandinavia I think of cod. Not really. I think of beautiful fjords and Viking ships and blonde-haired i…
Aquavit—A Nordic spirit for modern cocktails
Aquavit, literally “water of life,” is the signature spirit of Scandinavia. We first encountered it when f…
La Galette des Rois—a January tradition from France belongs on your table
Galette des rois is a winter tradition According to tradition the Galette des Rois, or King Cake, makes its first appear…
Champagne, Prosecco, Cava: Which one to choose for your special occasion?
It is our belief that as women over 60, a glass of bubbly should be our go-to for all occasions. But with several billio…