Nora Haddad
Food & Travel Correspondent
Nora Haddad is the Food & Travel Correspondent for Porch & Press. Her reporting focuses on the deep-rooted connections between culinary traditions, community gatherings, and the sense of place. From small-town bakeries to coastal fishing villages, Nora's work captures the flavor of a location through its people and their tables. Before joining Porch & Press, her freelance work was featured in publications like 'Saveur' and 'Condé Nast Traveler,' where she was nominated for a James Beard Award for her feature on the revival of heritage grains.
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Declutter your kitchen pantry for a calmer home
Many homeowners unknowingly sabotage their own peace by storing kitchen items based on available cabinet space, not how they actually use them.
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Moon Gardens: The Trend Poised to Bloom by 2026
Last year, sales of white-flowering and fragrant night-blooming plants surged by 40% at specialty nurseries, signaling a quiet revolution in how homeowners design their outdoor spaces.
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AI-Driven Home Design for Personalized Living
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Find valuable vintage Pyrex bowls and casserole dishes at flea markets
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Grandma's Gardens Bloom: Enduring Plant Trends
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Jun 9, 2026 · 2 min read
Carson Kressley's Kentucky Regency Apartment in NYC
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Jun 7, 2026 · 2 min read
June 2026 Fashion Forecast: Sports Iconography Dominates Fashion
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Jun 7, 2026 · 3 min read
7 Homemade Dip Recipes for Gatherings
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Jun 5, 2026 · 4 min read
How to Document and Preserve Family Heirloom Recipes
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Ina Garten's Orchard Development Shows Enduring Beauty
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Jun 4, 2026 · 2 min read
American regional cuisines face erasure as popularity grows.
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Jun 3, 2026 · 4 min read
Home Improvements That Add the Most Value to Property
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May 30, 2026 · 3 min read
Discover the best cooling sheets for night sweats
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May 30, 2026 · 4 min read
Tiny kitchen storage and charm design ideas maximize every inch.
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May 26, 2026 · 2 min read
May Deals & Future Unprecedented Savings
While J.Crew tempts with 40% off purchases this May, a different retail tide is turning. Some retailers are already announcing discounts reaching $7,000 on high-value energy systems for May 2026. This
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Exclusive Brand Discounts May Edition Offers Memorial Day Savings
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FIFA World Cup 2026 Host Cities for Travelers
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May 19, 2026 · 6 min read
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