I recently discovered Magic Coffee, thanks to Merrill Stubbs, co-founder of Food52, and it’s a game changer. I don’t usually sweeten my coffee, and I’m not mad about it. It’s basically like the morning version of coffee ice cream, with rocket fuel. 

I don’t know about you, but I feel immense satisfaction from tiny home victories–always in life, but especially now when a highly functioning space means more mental ease for all of us. (But mostly me!) Little adjustments here + there can make such a big impact. Example #1: This big durable tub is great for so many things. We use it as a shoe catch-all. Easy for all ages to just dump them in + no one trips on shoes when they come in the door. It’s made from 100% food grade plastic and is flexible but super strong. We use their small “strainer” version to hold odds + ends by the door like sunscreen, lip balm, doggie bags, hair ties, etc. Example #2: The Command Hook. Dog leash, hats, dust pan, hand towels, masks–anything that needs a place fast (before your head explodes seeing it on the floor one more time) + you’re hesitating throwing a nail into the wall. The ease + impact of the Command hook cannot be overstated.

While we’re all gaining more confidence in the kitchen, why not try a recipe you’ve enjoyed or read about at one of NYC’s best restaurants? And raise money doing it. Serving New York is an e-book with more than 45 easy, pantry-friendly recipes from NYC’s best restaurants, including Olmsted, Momofuku, King, Charlie Bird, Llama Inn, the NoMad, and more. It’s a $20 download. 100% of the proceeds go to ROAR (Relief Opportunities for All Restaurants) x Robin Hood’s restaurant relief fund, providing cash assistance to NYC restaurant workers. I just purchased this and am excited to try making the Lemon Ricotta Cake from our favorite local restaurant Fausto.