The Culinary Adventures of Tatiana and Jayne: Bartending

A fine dinner is incomplete without some equally fine drinks to go with it. And every now and then, Jayne and I like to experiment with mixing our own fine drinks, in the name of science. Here's our tried and true formula for a fine evening of mixing cocktails. Haul Ass to BevMo Besides Trader … Continue reading The Culinary Adventures of Tatiana and Jayne: Bartending →

The Perks of Cohabitating

I've talked about the proper cohabitating etiquette for best friends, but let's be honest: that stuff is all secondary to the perks of living with your best boo. Here are a few of the fun perks that make my annual cohabitation with Jayne (at Cottage Week) the best thing ever. You have: Someone Who Indulges Your … Continue reading The Perks of Cohabitating →

The Lady Bromance Guide to Goodbyes

I'm leaving the country for three weeks. I know: it's going to be tough on our lady bromance. No daily text banter, no late-night milkshakes. But somehow--we'll make it work. Actually, this guide is exactly how we're going to make it work. Exaggerate the Time Apart Ok, I know what you're thinking: "What? Three weeks? I've had … Continue reading The Lady Bromance Guide to Goodbyes →

Writing Retreat: The Rituals

With our beloved writing retreat coming up in just a month, Jayne and I are already plotting what we're going to eat, do, and of course, write, while we're there. Because we love these trips so much, we've quietly developed a whole series of rituals that make the experience that much more special. Here's a look at some of our … Continue reading Writing Retreat: The Rituals →