Two years ago I stumbled onto the description of an intriguing summer cocktail: a shot of Campari topped with IPA, served with ice and a twist of lemon. One bitter sip was all it took; I was hooked on what has since become my favorite simple summer apéritif. Have you tried it?

Recently, I shared a recipe for making easy cabbage kimchi, which is a staple at my house. The first kimchi I ever fell in love with, though, was oi sobaegi kimchi, or stuffed cucumber kimchi. I think of this as "gateway kimchi" — it's lightly fermented (or not at all), so it isn't as pungent as many other kimchis, and it has crisp texture that any pickle lover should appreciate. 

Kids know how to party! Check out the latest festive celebrations from the Apartment Therapy's Family channel, which posts kids' parties every day. We'll be bringing you a roundup of these inspiring parties every week.

• Owen's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Party
• Ruby's Pink Backyard Party
• Raj's Nature Party
• Hazel's Princess Party
• Finley's Lion Party

While Hillary and Michael love the original built-ins in their rental Chicago kitchen, it's not a perfect space: "For starters, we need a better lighting set-up," says Michael in this recent Apartment Therapy tour. "And the pantry has never been fully organized." But we still think it's a sweet kitchen, clearly well-used and lived-in!

Q: I bought a soft granola bar and I want to find a recipe so I can make my own. The bar wasn't baked and it had no rolled oats. It had lots of different seeds. I tasted honey and peanut butter. It was soft, but held together well. It was so great.

Sent by Laura

Wine of the Week: 2011 Robert Mondavi Winery Oakville Fumé Blanc
Region: Napa Valley, California
Price: $32

Yesterday, June 18^th 2013 would have been Robert Mondavi’s 100^th birthday. Happy Birthday Bob! Therefore it is only fitting that my wine of the week, the 2011 Robert Mondavi Winery Oakville Fumé Blanc, pays tribute to the man who dedicated his life to putting California, and especially the Napa Valley on the map of the greatest wine regions of the world.

It's that time of year: berry season. In Seattle, we had early local strawberries, and raspberries and blackberries have been gracing grocery store shelves for a while now. Along with berry season comes decision time: which basket to choose? Thankfully, there's reason enough to grab all three this week. 

It’s been said before, but it bears repeating: The French do everything with style, almost effortlessly. At a recent wedding in Normandy, I learned how to throw a Champagne reception the proper way, in a simple and beautiful setting, with minimalist, yet sublime hors d'œuvre, the perfect complement to Champagne and happiness. I may lack the proper setting at home, but I can definitely try for the menu.

Last week when we asked readers to share their favorite ways to pack food for a trip, one reader tip stuck out:

Fresh oregano has a robust, woodsy flavor that makes it one of our go-to herbs in the kitchen — particularly in the summer when we can buy big bundles at the farmers market or step out on the porch to gather our own! Here are five of my favorite ways to use it right now.