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

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.