Red Pepper Hummus

Switzerland was the first leg of my European Excursion in ‘24

(during the summer before my sophomore year in high school), and it challenged every notion I had about the continent because, while of course, Europe does have its fair share of beach towns and historic cities, snow-capped mountains and ice-cold water, which are not often associated with the “European Summer” aesthetic

There are those who travel for adventure, for escape, for the thrill of a new skyline against the horizon. But what if we traveled not for place, but for season? What if, instead of chasing novelty, we followed something more ancient, more essential—the rhythm of the land, the cycle of the harvest?

Once considered the sidekick of the party food spread, crudités (pronounced “crew-de-tay”) are having a well-earned moment in the spotlight. These colorful, crunchy and versatile platters are more than just a healthy snack–they’re a celebration of fresh produce, beauty and flavor. Let’s take a closer look at how to turn veggies into thecenterpiece of your next gathering (or transform a low-key night in into a special occasion).

There is a grand emptiness knowing that l'm starting over. Yet there is something divine about this feeling of the unknown, something electric.

I wrap the grand emptiness of the unknown around me like a blanket.

It's the new constant I can rely on.

When Dahlia and Raffaele Martini met in Italy, they had no idea their love story would lead them to the Texas Hill Country. But love has a way of shaping destiny.