Liv Dansky

Dec 10, 2024 | southernliving.com | Liv Dansky

Total Time: 8 hrs 15 mins Supposedly named after the look of tarnished currency, Copper pennies are tender-crisp medallions of cooked carrots that have marinated together with onions, celery, bell peppers and—not for the weary—jalapeño pepper. Sweetness from a sugar-vinegar-tomato soup mixture complements the naturally sweet, tender carrots, and the addition of jalapeño and Dijon balances it all. Copper pennies are sweet, tangy, and a little savory—with a charming name to boot.

Dec 10, 2024 | eatingwell.com | Liv Dansky

When it comes to giving gifts, Lululemon is often the first (and last) place I look. Some people probably think that Vuori has the softest loungewear, and others might consider Alo to have some of the chicest styles, but Lululemon still reigns supreme in my book as one of the best athleisure brands money can buy. The pieces last for hundreds of workouts over multiple years before they need replacing and are always cute and comfortable.

Dec 9, 2024 | foodandwine.com | Liv Dansky

Photo: Food & Wine / Getty Images Every December, we eagerly await Pantone’s pick for “Color of the Year,” and the brand’s most recent selection might just be our favorite yet. Don’t get us wrong, we loved 2023’s bright magenta and 2024’s soft peach, but 2025’s hue is timeless, earthy, and the perfect choice for kitchens: mocha mousse. This color exudes warmth and celebrates nature, which are two qualities we love to champion in our own homes.

Dec 8, 2024 | southernliving.com | Liv Dansky

Louisiana may be known for culinary exports like gumbo, jambalaya, and beignets, but Cajun custard pie deserves space on that list. Made with a sweet dough and creamy vanilla custard, the tarte à la bouillie is beloved in the Bayou State, even if it's not well known outside its borders. The custard for Cajun custard pie is nothing more than a stovetop egg-and-cornstarch vanilla custard.

Dec 8, 2024 | foodandwine.com | Liv Dansky

Photo: alvarez / Getty Images Every year, my mother-in-law goes to a holiday party, but there’s no mistletoe hanging from the ceiling and no eggnog chilling in the refrigerator. No, she and her friends are there for one thing and one thing only: swapping cookies. With upwards of 15 people in attendance and a seemingly endless supply of gingerbread, snickerdoodles, and snowballs to sample, the toughest part of the evening is surely figuring out how to taste every cookie before filling up too much.