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Golden, flaky croissants fresh from the oven — hero image for Kevin & Kate’s blog featuring recipes, reflections, and stories worth savoring.

Stories Worth Savoring

Recipes, Reflections, and Rituals from Kevin & Kate.

Apple butter old fashioned in a rocks glass over a large clear ice cube, garnished with a dried apple slice, dark background.

Apple butter old fashioned in a rocks glass over a large clear ice cube, garnished with a dried apple slice, dark background.

One Apple Butter Syrup, Six Perfect Fall Cocktails

Kate Carr

4 days ago4 min read

A quiet nook with a white chaise lounge, plant stand, and soft draped fabric, seen through an open doorway

A quiet nook with a white chaise lounge, plant stand, and soft draped fabric, seen through an open doorway

Why We Built an Ad-Free Recipe Website

Kate Carr

Jul 144 min read

Homemade croissants on a dark wood round cutting board with one cut open to reveal the flaky layered interior, styled with a white linen dish towel with a pink and green radish print on a white marble surface

Homemade croissants on a dark wood round cutting board with one cut open to reveal the flaky layered interior, styled with a white linen dish towel with a pink and green radish print on a white marble surface

How to Make Homemade Croissants : Easy to Follow Step-by-Step Instructions

Kate Carr

Jul 114 min read

Deep pink watermelon Aperol spritz in a balloon wine glass over ice, garnished with a fresh watermelon wedge and basil leaf, white surface, black background.

Deep pink watermelon Aperol spritz in a balloon wine glass over ice, garnished with a fresh watermelon wedge and basil leaf, white surface, black background.

8 Summer Cocktail Recipes We're Loving Right Now

Kate Carr

Jun 255 min read

Overhead shot of homemade ceviche in a white bowl with white fish, cherry tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, and fresh cilantro, styled on a marble surface alongside a green bowl of homemade tortilla chips, elote with cotija and chili, and a halved lime.

Overhead shot of homemade ceviche in a white bowl with white fish, cherry tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, and fresh cilantro, styled on a marble surface alongside a green bowl of homemade tortilla chips, elote with cotija and chili, and a halved lime.

Homemade Ceviche Recipe with Crispy Tortilla Chips

Kate Carr

Jun 23 min read

The Monarch: A Gin Elderflower Cocktail — Our Signature Date Nite Drink

The Monarch: A Gin Elderflower Cocktail — Our Signature Date Nite Drink

The Monarch: A Gin Elderflower Cocktail — Our Signature Date Nite Drink

Kate Carr

Jun 13 min read

6 Summer Margarita Recipes Worth Making at Home

6 Summer Margarita Recipes Worth Making at Home

6 Summer Margarita Recipes Worth Making at Home

Kate Carr

May 294 min read

Two homemade focaccia varieties on a cooling rack with a bread knife alongside, one plain with herbs and one topped with roasted cherry tomatoes and shallots.

Two homemade focaccia varieties on a cooling rack with a bread knife alongside, one plain with herbs and one topped with roasted cherry tomatoes and shallots.

Homemade Focaccia Recipe Two Ways with Dipping Oils

Kate Carr

May 254 min read

Close-up of an amber vintage goblet holding a lit votive candle beside a green wine glass and a glass vase with trailing pothos clippings on a blush linen runner, warm candlelight in the background.

Close-up of an amber vintage goblet holding a lit votive candle beside a green wine glass and a glass vase with trailing pothos clippings on a blush linen runner, warm candlelight in the background.

How to Create an Intimate Date Night Space at Home

Kate Carr

May 188 min read

Seared halibut over creamy blended cannellini beans with roasted asparagus, capers, microgreens, and fresh chives in a white bowl, styled with crusty bread, lemon, and a gold fork.

Seared halibut over creamy blended cannellini beans with roasted asparagus, capers, microgreens, and fresh chives in a white bowl, styled with crusty bread, lemon, and a gold fork.

How We Really Plan Our Date Night Menus

Kate Carr

May 144 min read

Wall-mounted black hook rail with tote bags, a leather hobo bag, headphones, and keys hanging in an organized entryway, with three baseball caps displayed on the wall above.

Wall-mounted black hook rail with tote bags, a leather hobo bag, headphones, and keys hanging in an organized entryway, with three baseball caps displayed on the wall above.

Three Home Organization Tips That Actually Work

Kate Carr

May 74 min read

Spiced Hibiscus Syrup Recipe — One Syrup, Eight Cocktails

Spiced Hibiscus Syrup Recipe — One Syrup, Eight Cocktails

Spiced Hibiscus Syrup Recipe — One Syrup, Eight Cocktails

Kate Carr

May 53 min read

Small skillet brownie topped with vanilla ice cream, fresh strawberries, and a drizzle of cream on a wooden board with whole strawberries on the side

Small skillet brownie topped with vanilla ice cream, fresh strawberries, and a drizzle of cream on a wooden board with whole strawberries on the side

Skillet Brownie Recipe for Two

Kate Carr

Apr 22 min read

Home bar setup with floating shelves, houseplant, cocktail tools, and liquor displayed in a bright kitchen corner

Home bar setup with floating shelves, houseplant, cocktail tools, and liquor displayed in a bright kitchen corner

Simple Home Bar Ideas - How We Built and Refined Ours Over Time

Kate Carr

Mar 265 min read

Twirled spaghetti on a vintage fork against a dark background, highlighting a simple, comforting pasta moment

Twirled spaghetti on a vintage fork against a dark background, highlighting a simple, comforting pasta moment

The Part of Date Night No One Talks About: Date night ideas at home — without the mental load

Kate Carr

Jan 305 min read

Cocktail Party Hosting Tips for Easy, Elevated Entertaining at Home

Cocktail Party Hosting Tips for Easy, Elevated Entertaining at Home

Cocktail Party Hosting Tips for Easy, Elevated Entertaining at Home

Kate Carr

Jan 157 min read

Our Favorite Christmas Cocktails for 2025

Our Favorite Christmas Cocktails for 2025

Our Favorite Christmas Cocktails for 2025

Kate Carr

Dec 8, 20256 min read

6 New Year’s Eve Cocktails to Toast the Countdown in Style

6 New Year’s Eve Cocktails to Toast the Countdown in Style

6 New Year’s Eve Cocktails to Toast the Countdown in Style

Kate Carr

Nov 17, 20255 min read

Festive Christmas Cookie Plate: Snowflake & Confetti Cookies to Celebrate the Season

Festive Christmas Cookie Plate: Snowflake & Confetti Cookies to Celebrate the Season

Festive Christmas Cookie Plate: Snowflake & Confetti Cookies to Celebrate the Season

Kate Carr

Oct 30, 20256 min read

8 Christmas Cocktail Recipes to Toast & Celebrate the Holiday Season

8 Christmas Cocktail Recipes to Toast & Celebrate the Holiday Season

8 Christmas Cocktail Recipes to Toast & Celebrate the Holiday Season

Kate Carr

Oct 27, 20257 min read

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