Author Archives: Magdalena O'Neal

Try Something New with Watermelon: Plant-Based Dishes for Summer

Chances are you’ve sliced up at least one watermelon this summer, whether you’re cooking it on the grill, sipping it in a cocktail,… Read More

4 Sake Cocktails for the Ultimate Tokyo Olympics Viewing Party

The Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony is upon us, which means it’s time to set up a spread for Friday night viewing. You could order takeout… Read More

This One Paint Color Can Boost Your Home’s Value

Whether you’re remodeling for personal comfort or to prep for sale, one of the toughest calls is what color to paint the interior and exterior… Read More

From Ice Cream to Ice Vests, What You Need to Keep Cool All Summer

Get into clean eating with these unique takes inspired by Cafe Gratitude’s menu. Magdalena O'Neal With temperatures across the country at an all-time… Read More

Our Favorite French Recipes to Celebrate Bastille Day (or Just Satisfy the Craving)

While Bastille Day might not commemorate any major American tradition or holiday, it marks a great excuse to cook up a French dinner. Whether you’re… Read More

Ready to Get Back Into Museums? Start at the Legion of Honor in San Francisco

When I heard that California museums were reopening, I was eager to see how they would curate the new IRL (in real life) experience. I’m… Read More

These 8 Hot Dog Recipes Prove the Humble Frank Is a Culinary Rock Star

Is there a food as glorious, and as gloriously American, as the hot dog? We might wonder at its contents, argue over the quality of… Read More

Smorgasburg Returns at the ROW DTLA in Downtown Los Angeles with Old and New Vendors for You to Taste and Savor

It seems only right that Los Angeles’ largest weekly outdoor food market makes a comeback on one of the most patriotic holidays there is, the… Read More

How a Road Trip Down the California Coast with Hilton Got Me Back Into Travel

The last year (and some change) has meant more time spent in the house than ever before, and in all of my twenty-four years I… Read More

How I Built a Restaurant-Quality Rotisserie for Less Than $100

Get into clean eating with these unique takes inspired by Cafe Gratitude’s menu. Magdalena O'Neal For years I’ve wanted a rotisserie for my… Read More

What Are the “High on the Hog” Producers Cooking for Juneteenth?

The fourth episode of High on the Hog, the new four-part Netflix documentary series examining the influence of African-American cooking on… Read More

How the Pandemic Shaped the Intimate Tasting-Menu Experience at Pasta|Bar

When I ate dinner last month at Pasta|Bar—a new Italian-inspired tasting-menu restaurant in Encino—I was blown away. Not only because of… Read More

These Spotify Playlists Made for Time Spent Tending to Your Plants Are Exactly What You (and Your Plants) Deserve

Spotify’s newest playlist collection was specially curated for plant enthusiasts of any level, from amateur to full obsessive. With the help… Read More

How to Make an Edible Herb Wreath for Kitchen Decor, Good Smells, or Just Straight up Good Vibes

We only recommend things we love. If you buy something through our site, we might earn a commission. A few weeks back while making my… Read More

How to Eat in a Restaurant Now: A Post-Pandemic Guide to Dining Out

While the pandemic has taken its toll on almost every industry imaginable, the effect it’s had on restaurants, their workers, and their ability to remain… Read More

We’ve Got All the Tools You Need to Be a Better Gardener—Direct From Sunset

A gardener’s most important tools are the sun, the seeds, and the soil. There’s not much we at Sunset can do about those, but for… Read More

OXO Now Has Kitchen Gear for When Your Kitchen Is a Campsite

We only recommend things we love. If you buy something through our site, we might earn a commission. When it comes to tools, OXO has… Read More

Natural, Funky, and More Complicated Than I Ever Imagined: A Beginner’s Guide to Natural Wine

Over the last few months, as my friends and I drank our way through more than a dozen bottles of natural wine, I began to… Read More

Happy Eid! Here Are All of the Recipes You Need for a Celebratory Post-Fasting Feast

Eid is finally here for those of us in U.S. time zones, and the eating opportunities are endless to celebrate the end of a month… Read More

Our Favorite Mezcal Cocktail Recipes to Sip the Smoky Spirit

Mezcal is known for its unique smokiness and smooth finish; keeping that in mind, a good mezcal doesn’t need much added for it to be… Read More

His Garden Is a Wonderland: Inside John Mayer’s Cactus Collection

In addition to selling cacti and cactus paraphernalia, the team at the Cactus Store in Los Angeles has designed xeric… Read More

These 7 Ceviche Recipes Are the Ultimate High-Flavor, Low-Effort Way to “Cook” Seafood

Ceviche is a dish native to South America but with variations that have stretched far beyond its origins. The base of any ceviche however is… Read More

So You Bought a Lotta Ricotta? Make These 12 Recipes

Ricotta is one of those cheeses that people don’t necessarily just pick up and buy at the store to keep in the fridge the way… Read More

An Olive Oil Sommelier Spills: How to Spot the Difference Between Authentic EVOO and Imposter Brands

Olive oil is undoubtedly one of the most popular ingredients you’ll find in kitchens across the world. I personally keep a bottle within arms reach… Read More