Hi Friend, I looked at my counter this morning and there they were, four bananas well past the point of anyone in this house eating them straight. Brown spotted, soft, absolutely perfect for exactly one thing. So banana bread is happening today. And it reminded me that I have been meaning to share this recipe with you for a while because it is the one I reach for every single time, and it does not require baking soda, which means I can actually make it without a last-minute grocery run. Since...
5 days ago • 3 min read
Hi Friend, June has been full. I turned 51 on the Gulf Coast with my daughter, came home with a tan, a lot of good stories, and a birthday dinner at a restaurant in Bon Secour that I am still thinking about. The article is live, the podcast episode drops Wednesday, and Father's Day is this Sunday. So this week's email is doing a lot of work. Let's get into it. Nicky 🌿 FROM THE KITCHEN: Homemade guacamole PIt is guacamole season. It is always guacamole season, but especially now — Father's Day...
12 days ago • 3 min read
Hi Friend, I just got back from Gulf Shores, Alabama for a pre-birthday concert trip with my daughter and I am still riding the high of it. White sand, warm water, live music, and a beach sunset that genuinely stopped me in my tracks. If you want to see what we were up to, I posted the whole trip on Instagram @lilfamadventure. It also reminded me why Gulf Coast beach trips deserve way more attention than they get. So this week we're talking beaches, a frozen treat you can make at home to cool...
19 days ago • 2 min read
Hey Friend, Memorial Day is two weeks away and I'll be honest, it snuck up on me. But that also means there's still just enough time to make a plan, whether that's a weekend road trip, a longer summer adventure, or simply firing up the grill with people you love. This week I'm sharing three destination guides that have been getting a lot of love lately, plus the hamburger seasoning trick that makes a backyard cookout feel like an event. Let's wander, Nicky 🌿 Where are you going this summer?...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Friend, I am writing this to you from Bogotá, Colombia, and I have to tell you, this country has completely captured my heart. I've traveled to several places since arriving and the food, the people, the color of everything. It has been one of those trips that changes how you see the world. More on that below. But first, two spring recipes I think you're going to love. Strawberries are peaking right now and asparagus is at its very best, and I have a recipe for each that could not be...
3 months ago • 3 min read
Hey Friend, Spring is here, and I am firmly in "cook something worth sitting down for" mode. This week I'm sharing one of my absolute favorite recipes for the upcoing weekend. This is one I put off making for years because I was intimidated, and now I can't believe I wasted that time at steakhouses. Plus, I want to tell you about something in my own backyard that still manages to blow my mind every time I think about it. I live in Oklahoma, and I am constantly amazed by the unique and...
3 months ago • 4 min read
The Weekly Wander — Pizza Night Edition Little Family Adventure ✦ The Weekly Wander ✦ RECIPES · ADVENTURES · DESTINATIONS Friday, March 27, 2026 💌 A note from Nicky Hi friend! Grocery bills are wild right now, and I've been getting more intentional about how we eat well without overspending. Homemade flatbread pizza night has become our secret weapon. Everyone builds their own, nobody complains, and it costs a fraction of delivery. This week: two pizza recipes I reach for constantly, the...
3 months ago • 2 min read