Jessica Friedhoff

2 days ago | theeverygirl.com | Jessica Friedhoff

One summer when I was back home from college, my siblings and I spent a good chunk of our days doing nothing but watching episodes of Barefoot Contessa on Food Network. Ina Garten had us fully engrossed in her simple yet elegant cooking style, the soothing cadence of her voice, her quietly hilarious sense of humor, and her sweet romance with doting husband Jeffrey.

2 weeks ago | theeverygirl.com | Jessica Friedhoff

Nothing sounds more idyllic to me than spending long, lazy days holed up in a cute little cottage nestled in the French countryside. The kind with rustic stone floors, copper pots hanging in the kitchen, and gorgeous French doors you can throw open to let in the sunshine. When life gets hectic, that’s the kind of vacation I dream about. Although I won’t be escaping to a rural French cottage this summer, I can channel that countryside charm at home.

2 weeks ago | theeverygirl.com | Jessica Friedhoff

Peak travel season is almost upon us, and between bachelorette parties, weddings, work trips, family obligations, and summer vacations, it’s going to be busy. If you’re gearing up for a trip later this spring or summer, now is the time to check on the state of your travel bags. You don’t want to realize the night before your trip that your suitcase is literally bursting at the seams or that the handle is dangerously close to snapping off entirely.

3 weeks ago | theeverygirl.com | Jessica Friedhoff

As soon as the temperature creeps up above 70 degrees, I want to eat all my meals outside. I’m lucky to have a backyard with a patio where I can dine outdoors to my heart’s content, and I plan on doing just that all spring and summer. It’s such an easy way to romanticize a simple weeknight dinner or my usual morning coffee and toast. All you need is a few pieces of outdoor-friendly dinnerware (there’s no way I’m risking my nice stoneware dishes out on my stone patio).

4 weeks ago | theeverygirl.com | Jessica Friedhoff

If only hosting a dinner party always looked like those cute videos on TikTok with gorgeous floral centerpieces, custom-designed menus, and a huge spread of food that seemingly comes together effortlessly. In reality, getting ready to host often looks more like a scene from The Bear. Guests are due to arrive any minute while you’re still scrambling around the kitchen with sweat dripping down your face and just now realizing you forgot to set the table.