There is no passion, there is serenity.

Empty jam jars are handy for keeping odd bits and pieces in.

The low-key waitstaff is dress-shirted in French blue.

Adding layers of texture to a cookie by folding in ground-down bits of goodness is one of our favorite ways to pack a big punch, but you need to choose your fighter wisely. If you pick something too smooth, your cookie won't gain any oomph, and if you choose something too flavorful, your cookie may end up overwhelming (sorry, Flamin' Hot Cheetos).