Stories & Extras

I hosted my first pop-up

Logistics, finances, and thoughts.

Jan 25 • Brianna Plaza

Gifts for people who like to cook and eat

on hand's first gift guide is here!

Nov 11, 2025 • Brianna Plaza

You can support this newsletter by shopping 🛍️

Plus, a recipe for an easy tomato confit and chickpea pasta.

Jun 16, 2025 • Brianna Plaza

A long weekend in Baja California

Wine tasting, delicious food, and ATVing in Valle de Guadalupe.

May 19, 2025 • Brianna Plaza

Heading into on hand’s 5th year

Reflections, goals, and updates.

Jan 3, 2025 • Brianna Plaza

15 days on the Iberian Peninsula

Planes, trains, and automobiles (and vermut, and wine, and jamón).

Nov 25, 2024 • Brianna Plaza

It’s friendsgiving season, baby!

Tips for holiday hosting.

Nov 1, 2024 • Brianna Plaza

On eating abroad. An essay from writer Tom Fish.

Sep 21, 2024 • Brianna Plaza and Tom Fish

Links we sent our friends

Bowl plates, hot dog parties, and many more recs.

Jun 19, 2024 • Brianna Plaza

I love Google Maps

But travel doesn't have to be a giant to-do list.

May 16, 2024 • Brianna Plaza

Plus, a recipe for one of the best salads I’ve ever had.

Mar 29, 2024 • Brianna Plaza

Reporting from Ski Town, USA.

A few ski trip meals, some things I've been reading, and a recipe for paid subscribers.

Jan 31, 2024 • Brianna Plaza

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