Ladles & Linens Kitchen Shoppe L & L Blog By: Fayeruz Regan blog: 4th of july, 4th of july party, al fresco, almond cracker recipe, alternatives to plastis and more

by Fayeruz ReganAug 14, 20220 comments

Grapefruit mint pops, because summer's not over!

I know. I know I know I know. It’s mid-August and I should be covering back-to-school stuff. I should be getting you excited about fall. I should mention pumpkin spice. But this is the time of year I have trouble looking ahead. Sure, when it’s winter I’m planning my garden and spring break, because, well, winter is the worst. When I sense the end of the summer encroaching, I grasp on for dear life. Sure, the humidity is oppressive, but it disappears when when you’re standing in the ocean, or on a spontaneous ice cream outing after dinner. In the...

by Fayeruz ReganAug 14, 20220 comments

Grapefruit mint pops, because summer's not over!

by Fayeruz ReganAug 07, 20220 comments

Ladlette shares delicious trip to Cape Cod

Ladles and Linens isn't just a store, it's a lifestyle. We're not employees, but Ladlemen and Ladlettes. If it sounds twee, let me reassure you: we walk the walk. We sample products and appliances, and know our way around a kitchen. Good food and entertaining is a way of life,...

by Fayeruz ReganJun 26, 20220 comments

An impromptu cocktail party

There's something lovely about an impromptu gathering. One minute I'm spending my Sunday prepping for the week, when out of the blue, I'm sipping cocktails with girlfriends, sprawled out on a living room rug. You see, my friend Mary-Catherine can make a new friend in minutes. She can interconnect them...

by Fayeruz ReganJun 19, 20220 comments

Fungi with a fun guy

It all started when he was strolling the grounds at Collegiate in Richmond, where he used to work. It was a beautiful fall day, and when walking through the forest, he came upon outlandish mushroom formations. Much like someone's disbelief at the variety of sea life when snorkeling or watching...

by Fayeruz ReganJun 12, 20220 comments

Father's Day realness

I've never met a person who had a dad that was easy to shop for. Every holiday season, people fret over what to get "the man who has everything." But how could every man have everything? Why are fathers so hard to shop for? Perhaps because men had primarily been...

by Fayeruz ReganJun 05, 20220 comments

Ideal summer meal? Mazza!

Perhaps no one wanted an oven running in the heat. Maybe it was because of how busy it was, returning home with wet towels and sand in our bags. Whatever it was, in the summer, my parents were fond of easy, cold dinners. Specifically? Watermelon, cheese, and Ritz crackers. My...

by Fayeruz ReganMay 29, 20220 comments

It's here: The unofficial start to summer!

It's been a soggy week across Virginia. I've been leaning into it, with hot tea and honey under weighted blankets. Melancholy tends to look so romantic in the movies (think Margot Tenenbaum) - but me eating dumplings in front of a Friends marathon just isn't the look. It's been raining for...

by Fayeruz ReganMay 22, 20220 comments

Super Seeds: More than just a tasty crunch

Last week on this blog, I broke down microgreens and found it oddly satisfying to put together a round-up of all the tastiest options. Why not do the same for another type of food I'm always talking about? For years, whenever I've written about oatmeal, smoothies or homemade granola bars,...

by Fayeruz ReganMay 15, 20220 comments

Microgreens: Small in size, colossal in flavor

My friend Gretchen pulled a pinch of wood sorrel (pictured below) from the forest floor, and popped it into her mouth. "What are you doing?" I asked. She held out a few tender pieces between her fingers. "Wood sorrel, try it." she said. There was a burst of flavor -...

by Fayeruz ReganMay 08, 20220 comments

Happy Mother's Day, from Ladles and Linens!

Why lead with a family photo? It's too predictable. This day is about us. Happy Mother's Day! As many know, it can be a fraught holiday. Some of us have lost babies, lost parents and all the traumas in between. This day is for all of us. I'm celebrating with...

by Fayeruz ReganMay 04, 20220 comments

What a mom wants

When I was a child, I spent much of Mother's Day in the crowded waiting areas of Outback Steakhouse. We'd stare the square discs in our hands, willing them to vibrate and light up. Like airplanes, we were jammed into places with strangers, except the seating had us facing one...

by Fayeruz ReganApr 24, 20220 comments

Pasta gets a spring makeover

There are people who like pasta and people who love pasta, and those in the latter group are inspirational at turning it into a nutritional meal. Cold tossed pasta hits the spot in the spring, and since the noodles aren't steaming hot, it can be accompanied by a variety of...

by Fayeruz ReganApr 10, 20220 comments

Celebrate spring with a classic garden party

Spring is finally here! As we shake off this winter frost, we are, for the most part, maskless and going in for real hugs. I won't miss elbow bumps but I sure have missed mimosas. This is evidenced by the above photo. I'm in the back row raising a glass,...

by Fayeruz ReganApr 03, 20220 comments

Secrets revealed: Why authentic Mexican food tastes better

I love all forms of Mexican food. When I crave authentic, I visit the low-key place serving the best tacos in town. But on road trips, I can be tempted by the fake Mexican allure of Taco Bell. After three long years I finally went back to California to see...

by Fayeruz ReganMar 27, 20220 comments

Say NO to snack aisle mediocrity, with homemade oat bars!

We've all been there. We're in the snack aisle looking for something healthy, yet inspiring. The sugar content is shocking, the excessive packaging makes it seem like we're getting more food than we really are, and the prices are getting harder to justify. I've got you, friend. I take snacks...

by Fayeruz ReganMar 20, 20220 comments

The very best thing you can make with artichoke hearts

Whether you you whip this up as an an appetizer, snack or side dish, it will overshadow every other food in its wake. We've all had spinach artichoke dip, or Mediterranean pasta tossed with artichoke hearts, but none of them pop quite like this recipe. It's a tangy, zesty, cheesy artichoke...