Every time I put together a seasonal post of photos, I fear I’ll lack enough photos to share and each time I am surprised by all of the goodness from that season. Spring started with a chilly, but delicious trip to Chicago and is now dazzling me with sunshine-filled mornings. As the weather starts to warm up, it’s time to celebrate the best of spring and then get ready for summer cocktails and barbecues.

Chicago, your donuts were incredible.

And so was your Bloody Mary with beer chaser from Avec. Brunch magic.

And Chicago inspired me to make this pretty milk-braised pork shoulder at home.

Meg and I had the best girl’s day in Detroit.

And this was my beautiful salade Nicoise from Le Petit Zinc.

A view of Detroit on a sunny day.

Remember this almond milk bubble tea? So good.

I love listening to this John Mayer album on vinyl.

These sour cherry licorice twists, you guys.

Soaking collard greens for vegan taco collard wraps.

Pretty spring pizza toppings.

I made Adrianna’s strawberry basil gin and tonic and was not disappointed.

We had the whole theater to ourselves while watching The Grand Budapest Hotel.

I fancy-piped the filling for mom’s deviled eggs this Easter.

Rhubarb is one of the best parts about spring.

Rhubarb quick bread is going to be my new spring ritual.

Radishes are just plain pretty.

And if you pickle them, they just get prettier.

Sliders at a quaint restaurant in the charming city of Franklin, Michigan.

Some mystery person gifted me a subscription to Vogue and these Michelle Williams for Louis Vuitton ads just blow me away.

Tulips popping up.

This spring gave us lots of rain, but now we reap the benefits with bright green grass and trees.

I definitely bought this beer because of the cute Loch Ness logo.

Marc went to a baseball game and I naturally chose breakfast for dinner.

Our farmers market did not have fresh cut flowers, but Whole Foods had these beauties.

Copper River Salmon and asparagus just off the grill.

I’ve been working on a classic chocolate chip cookie recipe for you.

You may have noticed that I just couldn’t get enough ramps this spring.