/* ============================================================================
   jekcms Recipes Theme — 2.0 (2026-04-20)
   Outfit variable font. Modern editorial food/recipe design.
   Optimized for organic search + Pinterest-first traffic.
   ============================================================================ */

/* ==========================================================================
   0. Tokens
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
    --c-primary:        #C45D3A;
    --c-primary-light:  #E07850;
    --c-primary-dark:   #9E4A2E;
    --c-accent:         #7D8F69;
    --c-accent-light:   #9CAF88;
    --c-accent-mint:    #8EC5A0;
    --c-caramel:        #D4A574;
    --c-cream:          #FFF8F0;
    --c-warm-white:     #FFFAF5;

    --c-text:           #1A1714;
    --c-text-muted:     #6B5D4D;
    --c-text-soft:      #978778;
    --c-surface:        #FFFFFF;
    --c-surface-alt:    #F7F3EE;
    --c-surface-dark:   #1A1714;
    --c-border:         #EBE4DA;
    --c-border-soft:    #F3EDE3;

    --font-sans: 'Outfit', system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    --fs-xs:    0.75rem;
    --fs-sm:    0.875rem;
    --fs-base:  1.125rem;
    --fs-lg:    1.25rem;
    --fs-xl:    1.5rem;
    --fs-2xl:   2rem;
    --fs-3xl:   2.75rem;
    --fs-4xl:   clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);

    --sp-1: 0.25rem; --sp-2: 0.5rem; --sp-3: 0.75rem; --sp-4: 1rem;
    --sp-5: 1.25rem; --sp-6: 1.5rem; --sp-8: 2rem; --sp-10: 2.5rem;
    --sp-12: 3rem; --sp-16: 4rem; --sp-24: 6rem;

    --r-sm:  6px; --r-md: 10px; --r-lg: 16px; --r-xl: 24px;
    --ease:  cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1);
    --dur:   .25s;

    --sh-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(26,23,20,.05);
    --sh-md: 0 8px 24px -8px rgba(26,23,20,.12);
    --sh-lg: 0 24px 48px -16px rgba(26,23,20,.18);
}
/* Dark-mode variable overrides. `html[data-theme="dark"]` (spec 0,1,1) beats
   the customizer `:root` style block (spec 0,1,0) even though that block
   loads later in the head. */
html[data-theme="dark"] {
    --c-text:         #F5EDE4 !important;
    --c-text-muted:   #B8A99A !important;
    --c-text-soft:    #8D7F72 !important;
    --c-surface:      #1A1714 !important;
    --c-surface-alt:  #24201C !important;
    --c-surface-dark: #0F0D0B !important;
    --c-border:       #332D27 !important;
    --c-border-soft:  #2A251F !important;
    --c-cream:        #24201C !important;
    --c-warm-white:   #1A1714 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. Reset + base
   ========================================================================== */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
* { margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { font-size: 16px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
    font-family: var(--font-body, var(--font-sans));
    font-size: var(--fs-base);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--c-text);
    background: var(--c-surface);
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}
img, picture, video { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--c-primary); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--dur) var(--ease); }
a:hover { color: var(--c-primary-dark); }

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, var(--font-sans));
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--c-text);
}
h1 { font-size: var(--fs-4xl); }
h2 { font-size: var(--fs-3xl); }
h3 { font-size: var(--fs-2xl); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.015em; }
h4 { font-size: var(--fs-xl); font-weight: 600; }
h5 { font-size: var(--fs-lg); font-weight: 600; }
p { margin-bottom: var(--sp-4); }
button, input, textarea, select { font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; color: inherit; }

.container       { width: 100%; max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--sp-6); }
.container-narrow { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--sp-6); }
.container-wide   { max-width: 1440px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--sp-6); }

.sr-only {
    position: absolute !important; width: 1px !important; height: 1px !important;
    padding: 0 !important; margin: -1px !important; overflow: hidden !important;
    clip: rect(0,0,0,0) !important; white-space: nowrap !important; border: 0 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. Site header
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
    background: var(--c-surface);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border-soft);
    position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100;
    backdrop-filter: saturate(1.2) blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(1.2) blur(8px);
}
.site-header .header-inner {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    gap: var(--sp-6); min-height: 72px; padding: var(--sp-3) 0;
}
.site-branding { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-3); }
.site-branding .site-logo {
    height: 68px; width: auto; display: block;
    max-width: 260px; object-fit: contain;
}
.site-brand-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; line-height: 0; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .site-branding .site-logo { height: 56px; max-width: 210px; } }
@media (max-width: 700px) { .site-branding .site-logo { height: 46px; max-width: 170px; } }
.site-title { font-size: 1.375rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.01em; line-height: 1; }
.site-title a { color: var(--c-text); }
.site-tagline {
    font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--c-text-soft);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: lowercase; margin: 2px 0 0 0;
}

.primary-nav { flex: 1; display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.primary-nav .nav-menu { list-style: none; display: flex; gap: var(--sp-8); align-items: center; }
.primary-nav .nav-menu a {
    color: var(--c-text); font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.95rem;
    position: relative; padding: var(--sp-2) 0;
}
.primary-nav .nav-menu a:hover,
.primary-nav .nav-menu a.active { color: var(--c-primary); }
.primary-nav .nav-menu a.active::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -2px;
    height: 2px; background: var(--c-primary); border-radius: 1px;
}

/* Recipes dropdown — hover + focus, mobile falls back to direct link */
.nav-has-dropdown { position: relative; }
.nav-dropdown-trigger {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
}
.nav-chev { opacity: 0.55; transition: transform .2s, opacity .2s; }
.nav-has-dropdown:hover .nav-chev,
.nav-has-dropdown:focus-within .nav-chev { transform: rotate(180deg); opacity: 1; }
.nav-dropdown {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 8px);
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -6px);
    min-width: 520px;
    background: var(--c-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border-soft);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -18px rgba(0,0,0,.25), 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity .18s, transform .18s, visibility .18s;
    z-index: 50;
}
/* Invisible bridge so the dropdown stays open when cursor moves from trigger → panel */
.nav-dropdown::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; top: -12px; left: 0; right: 0; height: 14px;
}
.nav-has-dropdown:hover > .nav-dropdown,
.nav-has-dropdown:focus-within > .nav-dropdown {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translate(-50%, 0);
}
.nav-dropdown-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2px;
}
.nav-dropdown-item {
    display: flex !important; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 10px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 9px;
    color: var(--c-text) !important;
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background .12s, color .12s;
}
.nav-dropdown-item::after { display: none !important; } /* suppress underline from parent rule */
.nav-dropdown-item:hover { background: var(--c-surface-alt); color: var(--c-primary) !important; }
.nav-dropdown-count {
    font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600;
    padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 9999px;
    background: var(--c-surface-alt); color: var(--c-text-muted);
    transition: background .12s, color .12s;
}
.nav-dropdown-item:hover .nav-dropdown-count { background: var(--c-primary); color: #fff; }
.nav-dropdown-all {
    display: flex !important; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 8px;
    padding: 10px 14px !important;
    border-top: 1px dashed var(--c-border-soft);
    color: var(--c-primary) !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background .12s;
}
.nav-dropdown-all:hover { background: var(--c-surface-alt); }
.nav-dropdown-all::after { display: none !important; }

/* Dark mode */
html[data-theme="dark"] .nav-dropdown { background: #1f1b17; border-color: #312a24; box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -18px rgba(0,0,0,.7); }
html[data-theme="dark"] .nav-dropdown-item:hover { background: #2a241f; }
html[data-theme="dark"] .nav-dropdown-count { background: #2a241f; color: #c3b9ab; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .nav-dropdown { display: none; } /* mobile uses the hamburger menu */
    .nav-chev { display: none; }
}

.header-actions { display: flex; gap: var(--sp-2); }
.btn-icon {
    width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%;
    border: none; background: transparent; color: var(--c-text);
    cursor: pointer; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    transition: background var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.btn-icon:hover { background: var(--c-surface-alt); }
.btn-icon .icon { width: 20px; height: 20px; }

.mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: none; width: 40px; height: 40px; border: none;
    background: transparent; cursor: pointer;
    flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; gap: 5px; padding: 0;
}
.mobile-menu-toggle span {
    display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px;
    background: var(--c-text); margin: 0 auto; border-radius: 1px;
}

/* Search overlay — editorial live search with live results */
.search-overlay, .mobile-menu {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(26, 23, 20, .72);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    z-index: 200;
    display: none;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: clamp(20px, 8vh, 90px) 16px 24px;
    overflow-y: auto;
}
.search-overlay.is-open, .mobile-menu.is-open { display: flex; }
.search-overlay-inner, .mobile-nav {
    background: var(--c-surface);
    padding: clamp(24px, 4vw, 36px) clamp(24px, 4vw, 40px);
    border-radius: 20px;
    width: min(620px, 100%);
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}
.search-overlay-head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: var(--sp-5); }
.search-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--c-primary);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.search-heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.6vw, 1.65rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--c-text);
}
.search-overlay-form {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 6px 6px 48px;
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
    border-radius: 9999px;
    background: var(--c-warm-white, #fff);
    transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-4);
}
.search-overlay-form:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--c-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(196, 93, 58, .12);
}
.search-input-icon {
    position: absolute; left: 16px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 20px; height: 20px; color: var(--c-text-muted);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.search-input-icon svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.search-overlay-form input[type="search"] {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 14px 0;
    border: 0;
    background: transparent;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-family: inherit;
    color: var(--c-text);
    outline: none;
    min-width: 0;
}
.search-overlay-form input[type="search"]::-webkit-search-cancel-button { -webkit-appearance: none; }
.search-submit {
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    background: var(--c-primary);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background .2s, transform .2s;
    font-family: inherit;
}
.search-submit:hover { background: var(--c-primary-dark, #a94926); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.search-close {
    position: absolute; top: 14px; right: 14px;
    width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border-soft);
    background: var(--c-surface);
    color: var(--c-text);
    cursor: pointer; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    transition: background .2s, color .2s;
}
.search-close:hover { background: var(--c-text); color: #fff; border-color: var(--c-text); }
.search-close svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.mobile-menu-close {
    position: absolute; top: 14px; right: 14px;
    width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%;
    border: none; background: var(--c-surface-alt);
    cursor: pointer; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}

/* Live results list inside overlay */
.search-live { margin-top: var(--sp-3); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.search-live-item {
    display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: center;
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: background .15s;
}
.search-live-item:hover { background: var(--c-surface-alt); }
.search-live-item img, .search-live-ph {
    width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 10px; object-fit: cover;
    background: var(--c-surface-alt); flex-shrink: 0;
}
.search-live-body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; min-width: 0; }
.search-live-title { font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-text); font-size: 0.98rem; line-height: 1.3; }
.search-live-excerpt { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--c-text-muted); margin-top: 2px; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap; }
.search-empty {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--c-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    padding: 16px 4px;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Popular searches block */
.search-suggestions { margin-top: var(--sp-4); text-align: center; }
.search-suggestions-label {
    font-size: 11px; color: var(--c-text-soft); text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em; margin: 0 0 12px; font-weight: 600;
}
.suggestion-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; justify-content: center; }
.suggestion-tags a {
    display: inline-block; padding: 7px 14px;
    background: var(--c-surface-alt); color: var(--c-text);
    border-radius: 9999px; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background .2s, color .2s;
}
.suggestion-tags a:hover { background: var(--c-primary); color: #fff; }
.mobile-nav ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.mobile-nav li { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border-soft); }
.mobile-nav a {
    display: block; padding: var(--sp-4); color: var(--c-text);
    font-size: var(--fs-lg); font-weight: 500;
}
.mobile-nav a:hover { color: var(--c-primary); }

.categories-bar {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border-soft);
    padding: var(--sp-4) 0;
    background: var(--c-warm-white);
}
.recipe-categories .category-list {
    display: flex; gap: var(--sp-2); list-style: none;
    overflow-x: auto; scrollbar-width: thin; padding-bottom: 2px;
}
.category-item a {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-2);
    padding: var(--sp-2) var(--sp-4);
    background: var(--c-surface); color: var(--c-text-muted);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border); border-radius: 9999px;
    font-size: var(--fs-sm); font-weight: 500; white-space: nowrap;
    transition: all var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.category-item a:hover { border-color: var(--c-primary); color: var(--c-primary); }
.category-item.active a { background: var(--c-primary); color: #fff; border-color: var(--c-primary); }
.category-item .icon { width: 14px; height: 14px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   2b. Home hero slider (auto-scroll, TinySalt-style)
   ========================================================================== */
.home-slider {
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 0 0 var(--sp-12);
    background: var(--c-surface);
    position: relative;
}
.home-slider::before,
.home-slider::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 80px;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.home-slider::before { left: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-surface), transparent); }
.home-slider::after  { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(-90deg, var(--c-surface), transparent); }

.home-slider-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0;
    width: max-content;
    animation: home-slider-scroll var(--hero-slider-speed, 40s) linear infinite;
}
.home-slider:hover .home-slider-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes home-slider-scroll {
    from { transform: translateX(0); }
    to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.home-slide {
    position: relative;
    width: clamp(280px, 26vw, 380px);
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #fff;
    display: block;
}
.home-slide img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .6s var(--ease), filter .4s var(--ease);
    filter: brightness(0.85);
}
.home-slide:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); filter: brightness(0.7); }
.home-slide-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: var(--sp-6);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(0,0,0,.75) 100%);
}
.home-slide-chip {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    background: var(--c-accent-mint);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    align-self: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(8px);
    transition: all var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.home-slide:hover .home-slide-chip { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.home-slide-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. Home hero
   ========================================================================== */
.home-hero {
    padding: var(--sp-16) 0 var(--sp-24);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--c-warm-white) 0%, var(--c-surface) 100%);
    text-align: center;
}
.home-hero-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block; font-size: var(--fs-sm); font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--c-primary); letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: var(--sp-4);
}
.home-hero h1 {
    font-size: var(--fs-4xl); line-height: 1.05;
    max-width: 16ch; margin: 0 auto var(--sp-5);
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.home-hero .lede {
    max-width: 60ch; margin: 0 auto var(--sp-8);
    color: var(--c-text-muted); font-size: var(--fs-lg); line-height: 1.65;
}
.home-hero-ctas { display: flex; gap: var(--sp-3); justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ==========================================================================
   4. Buttons
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--sp-2); padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: 9999px; font-size: var(--fs-sm); font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em; border: 1px solid transparent;
    cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--dur) var(--ease); text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-primary { background: var(--c-primary); color: #fff; border-color: var(--c-primary); }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--c-primary-dark); transform: translateY(-1px); color: #fff; box-shadow: var(--sh-md); }
.btn-mint    { background: var(--c-accent-mint); color: #fff; border-color: var(--c-accent-mint); }
.btn-mint:hover { background: #74b18a; color: #fff; transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn-outline { background: transparent; color: var(--c-text); border-color: var(--c-border); }
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--c-primary); color: var(--c-primary); }
.btn-lg { padding: 16px 32px; font-size: var(--fs-base); }
.btn-sm { padding: 10px 20px; font-size: var(--fs-xs); }

/* ==========================================================================
   5. Section titles
   ========================================================================== */
.section { padding: var(--sp-16) 0; }
.section--first { padding-top: var(--sp-10); }  /* tight under header */
.section--tight { padding-top: var(--sp-6); padding-bottom: var(--sp-10); }
.section-header { margin-bottom: var(--sp-8); text-align: center; }
.section-header--left { text-align: left; }
.section-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block; font-size: var(--fs-sm); font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--c-text-soft); letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
}
.section-title { font-size: var(--fs-3xl); letter-spacing: -0.025em; }
.section-header .section-desc {
    margin: var(--sp-3) auto 0; max-width: 56ch; color: var(--c-text-muted);
}
/* promo split: 1/3 dark card + 2/3 recipe grid — equal height so nothing dangles */
.promo-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(280px, 1fr) 2fr;
    gap: var(--sp-8);
    align-items: stretch;
}
.promo-split-right { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.promo-split-right .recipe-grid { flex: 1; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .promo-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; align-items: start; } }
.promo-card-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
}

/* Pinterest follow-me sticky bubble (bottom corner, desktop only) */
.pin-follow-bubble {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: var(--sp-5);
    z-index: 40;
    background: #E60023;
    color: #fff;
    width: 72px; height: 72px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: none;
    align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.pin-follow-bubble--bottom-right { right: var(--sp-5); }
.pin-follow-bubble--bottom-left  { left:  var(--sp-5); }
.pin-follow-bubble:hover { transform: scale(1.06); color: #fff; }
.pin-follow-bubble-label {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.25;
    padding: 0 4px;
    color: #fff;
}
.pin-follow-bubble-label strong { display: block; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .pin-follow-bubble { display: inline-flex; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   6. Recipe grid + cards (Pinterest 2:3)
   ========================================================================== */
.recipe-grid {
    display: grid; gap: var(--sp-6);
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
}
.recipe-grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.recipe-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(var(--grid-latest-cols, 3), minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.recipe-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .recipe-grid-3, .recipe-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .recipe-grid-3, .recipe-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.recipe-card {
    background: var(--c-surface); border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.recipe-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--sh-lg); }

.recipe-card-media {
    position: relative; aspect-ratio: 2 / 3;
    background: var(--c-surface-alt); overflow: hidden;
}
.recipe-card-media.is-landscape { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
.recipe-card-media img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .6s var(--ease);
}
.recipe-card:hover .recipe-card-media img { transform: scale(1.04); }

/* Primary-color tint overlay on hover — editorial "brand color wash" */
.recipe-card-media::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: var(--c-primary);
    mix-blend-mode: multiply;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity .35s var(--ease);
    z-index: 1;
}
.recipe-card:hover .recipe-card-media::after { opacity: 0.55; }
/* Pin Save button and overlay captions must sit above the tint */
.pin-save-btn, .recipe-card-media > *:not(picture):not(img) { z-index: 2; }

.pin-save-btn {
    position: absolute; top: var(--sp-3); right: var(--sp-3);
    background: #E60023; color: #fff; border: none;
    padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: 9999px;
    font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-4px);
    transition: opacity var(--dur) var(--ease), transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
    z-index: 2; text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.pin-save-btn svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
.recipe-card:hover .pin-save-btn { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.pin-save-btn:hover { background: #c4001d; color: #fff; }

.recipe-card-body {
    padding: var(--sp-5) var(--sp-4) var(--sp-6);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--sp-3); flex: 1;
}
.recipe-card-cats { display: flex; gap: var(--sp-2); flex-wrap: wrap; }
/* Category chip: rounded pill, soft shadow, mint-accent (TinySalt-style) */
.recipe-card-cats a {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    background: var(--c-surface);
    color: var(--c-accent);
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(125, 143, 105, 0.18), 0 0 0 1px rgba(125, 143, 105, 0.12);
    transition: all var(--dur) var(--ease);
    text-decoration: none;
}
.recipe-card-cats a:hover {
    color: #fff;
    background: var(--c-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(125, 143, 105, 0.35);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.recipe-card-title {
    font-size: var(--fs-xl); font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.25; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.recipe-card-title a { color: var(--c-text); }
.recipe-card-title a:hover { color: var(--c-primary); }
.recipe-card-meta {
    font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--c-text-soft);
    display: flex; gap: var(--sp-4); margin-top: auto;
}
.recipe-card-meta span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.recipe-card-meta svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   7. Promo dark card — full-height magazine-style editorial sidebar
   ========================================================================== */
.promo-card {
    background: var(--c-surface-dark);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    padding: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 44px);
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: var(--sp-6);
    min-height: 100%;
    /* subtle grain/noise pattern for magazine feel */
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 10%, rgba(196,93,58,.12) 0%, transparent 40%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 85% 85%, rgba(125,143,105,.1) 0%, transparent 45%);
    background-color: var(--c-surface-dark);
}
.promo-card h3 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.8vw, 1.75rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin: 6px 0 10px;
    line-height: 1.15;
}
.promo-card p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
    margin: 0 0 var(--sp-5);
    line-height: 1.65;
    font-size: 0.94rem;
}
.promo-block { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }

/* Inline newsletter form (pill style) */
.promo-form {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 5px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
    border-radius: 9999px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.promo-form input {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
    background: transparent;
    border: 0;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    outline: none;
}
.promo-form input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.promo-form button {
    background: var(--c-accent-mint, #8CB69A);
    color: #0E0C0A;
    border: 0;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background .2s, transform .2s;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.promo-form button:hover { background: #7aa888; transform: translateY(-1px); }

/* Divider sprig between blocks */
.promo-sprig {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 12px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
}
.promo-sprig span { display: block; width: 40px; height: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.2); }
.promo-sprig svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; color: var(--c-primary); opacity: .8; }

/* Editor's quote block */
.promo-card-eyebrow--mint { color: var(--c-accent-mint, #8CB69A); }
.promo-quote {
    font-style: italic;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 10px 0 8px;
    max-width: 24ch;
    position: relative;
    padding-top: 14px;
}
.promo-quote::before {
    content: '"';
    position: absolute;
    top: -14px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
    color: var(--c-primary);
    line-height: 1;
    opacity: 0.7;
}
.promo-signoff {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Stats strip */
.promo-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    padding-top: var(--sp-5);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    gap: 4px;
}
.promo-stats div { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
.promo-stats strong {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.1;
}
.promo-stats span {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: 4px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. Single recipe
   ========================================================================== */
.single-layout { padding: var(--sp-8) 0 var(--sp-16); }
/* Header now lives inside the main column of the two-column layout */
.single-header { text-align: left; max-width: 100%; margin: 0 0 var(--sp-6); padding-bottom: var(--sp-5); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border-soft); }
.single-lede { color: var(--c-text-muted); font-size: var(--fs-lg); line-height: 1.6; margin: var(--sp-3) 0 var(--sp-5); max-width: 68ch; }
.single-header .single-meta { justify-content: flex-start; }
.single-header .single-eyebrow { justify-content: flex-start; margin-bottom: var(--sp-4); }
.single-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    gap: var(--sp-2);
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-5);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
}
.single-eyebrow > span { display: none; }  /* hide bullet separators */
.single-eyebrow a {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    background: var(--c-surface);
    color: var(--c-accent);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(125, 143, 105, 0.2), 0 0 0 1px rgba(125, 143, 105, 0.15);
    transition: all var(--dur) var(--ease);
    text-decoration: none;
}
.single-eyebrow a:hover {
    color: #fff;
    background: var(--c-accent);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}
/* Byline row — circular avatar + author · date · read-time, placed ABOVE title */
.single-byline {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: var(--c-text-muted);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    margin: 0 0 var(--sp-4);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.single-byline-avatar {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    background: var(--c-surface-alt);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--c-text);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--c-border-soft);
}
.single-byline-avatar--fallback {
    background: var(--c-primary);
    color: #fff;
}
.single-byline-name { color: var(--c-text); font-weight: 600; }
.single-byline-name a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; }
.single-byline-name a:hover { border-bottom-color: var(--c-text); }
.single-byline-sep { color: var(--c-border); margin: 0 2px; }
.single-byline time { color: var(--c-text-muted); }
.single-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem); letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: var(--sp-4);
}
.single-meta {
    display: flex; gap: var(--sp-4); justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap; color: var(--c-text-muted);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm); margin-top: var(--sp-5);
}
.single-meta .meta-divider { color: var(--c-border); }

.single-hero {
    position: relative; aspect-ratio: 2 / 3;
    max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto var(--sp-10);
    border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--c-surface-alt);
}
.single-hero.is-landscape { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; }
.single-hero img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

/* Hero image at bottom of article — 9:16 portrait (Pinterest-ready, tall) */
.single-hero--bottom {
    aspect-ratio: 9 / 16;
    max-width: 560px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: var(--sp-10) auto var(--sp-6);
    position: relative;
}
.single-hero--bottom .hero-pin-save {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px; right: 16px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 18px 10px 14px;
    background: #e60023;
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.28);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    transition: opacity .2s, transform .2s, background .2s;
    z-index: 3;
}
.single-hero--bottom .hero-pin-save svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.single-hero--bottom:hover .hero-pin-save,
.single-hero--bottom:focus-within .hero-pin-save {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}
.single-hero--bottom .hero-pin-save:hover { background: #c4001d; }
@media (hover: none) {
    .single-hero--bottom .hero-pin-save { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* Single with sidebar layout — full editorial width + sticky-ready */
.single-no-sidebar {
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding-top: var(--sp-6);
}
.single-no-sidebar .single-main { min-width: 0; }
.single-with-sidebar {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 240px minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: var(--sp-8);
    align-items: stretch;       /* KEY: lets sidebar reach main column height → sticky works */
    margin-top: 0;
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    padding-top: var(--sp-6);
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .single-with-sidebar { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--sp-4); max-width: 760px; }
    .single-sidebar { display: none; }
}
.single-main { max-width: 100%; margin: 0; width: 100%; }

/* Sidebar: author (top) + sticky group (share + newsletter + TOC) */
.single-sidebar { width: 240px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--sp-6); }

/* Author box — NOT sticky, stays at title level. Height matches recipe-meta-bar (108px). */
.side-author {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 20px;
    background: var(--c-warm-white);
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border-soft);
    min-height: 108px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}
.side-author-avatar {
    width: 56px; height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.side-author-avatar--fallback {
    background: var(--c-primary);
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 22px;
}
.side-author-meta { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; min-width: 0; }
.side-author-kicker {
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--c-text-soft);
}
.side-author-name {
    font-size: var(--fs-lg);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--c-text);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    text-decoration: none;
    line-height: 1.15;
}
.side-author-name:hover { color: var(--c-primary); }

/* Sticky group — everything below the author box.
   Top offset clears the sticky site-header (≈96px with 68px logo + padding)
   plus a small breathing gap. */
.side-sticky {
    position: sticky;
    top: 110px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--sp-6);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .side-sticky { top: 88px; } }

.side-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--c-text-soft);
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
}

/* Share — 2x2 grid */
.side-share-grid {
    padding: var(--sp-4);
    background: var(--c-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border-soft);
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
}
.side-share-2x2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--sp-2);
}
.side-share-2x2 .side-btn {
    width: 100%;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
    background: var(--c-surface);
    color: var(--c-text);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.side-share-2x2 .side-btn:hover {
    background: var(--c-primary);
    border-color: var(--c-primary);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.side-share-2x2 .side-btn.done {
    background: var(--c-accent-mint);
    border-color: var(--c-accent-mint);
    color: #fff;
}
.side-share-2x2 .side-btn svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

/* Newsletter */
.side-newsletter {
    padding: var(--sp-5);
    background: var(--c-warm-white);
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border-soft);
}
.side-newsletter p {
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    color: var(--c-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0 0 var(--sp-3);
}
.side-newsletter form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--sp-2); }
.side-newsletter input {
    padding: 10px 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    background: var(--c-surface);
    color: var(--c-text);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    font-family: inherit;
}
.side-newsletter input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--c-primary); }
.side-newsletter button {
    padding: 10px 14px;
    background: var(--c-accent-mint);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.side-newsletter button:hover { background: #74b18a; }

/* TOC */
.side-toc {
    padding: var(--sp-4);
}
.side-toc ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.side-toc li { padding: 6px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border-soft); }
.side-toc li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.side-toc a {
    display: block;
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    color: var(--c-text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.side-toc a:hover { color: var(--c-primary); transform: translateX(3px); }
.single-sidebar { position: relative; }
.single-sidebar-inner {
    position: sticky;
    top: var(--sp-6);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--sp-5);
    padding-top: var(--sp-2);
}
.side-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--c-text-soft);
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
}
.side-share { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--sp-2); }
.side-btn {
    width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
    background: var(--c-surface); color: var(--c-text);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.side-btn:hover { border-color: var(--c-primary); color: var(--c-primary); }
.side-btn.pin:hover { background: #E60023; border-color: #E60023; color: #fff; }
.side-btn.fb:hover  { background: #1877F2; border-color: #1877F2; color: #fff; }
.side-btn.tw:hover  { background: #000; border-color: #000; color: #fff; }
.side-btn svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.side-btn.done { background: var(--c-accent-mint); border-color: var(--c-accent-mint); color: #fff; }

.side-toc ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.side-toc li { padding: 6px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border-soft); }
.side-toc li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.side-toc a {
    display: block; font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    color: var(--c-text-muted); font-weight: 500;
    transition: color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.side-toc a:hover { color: var(--c-primary); }

.side-pin-cta {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-2);
    background: #E60023; color: #fff;
    padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 9999px;
    font-size: var(--fs-sm); font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
    width: fit-content;
}
.side-pin-cta:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); color: #fff; }

.single-body {
    max-width: 100%; margin: 0;
    font-size: var(--fs-base); line-height: 1.8;
}
/* Keep prose paragraphs readable — apply max-width only to body prose, not recipe card / FAQ */
.single-body > p,
.single-body > ul,
.single-body > ol,
.single-body > blockquote,
.recipe-intro > p {
    max-width: 780px;
}
.single-body > h2,
.single-body > h3 { max-width: 780px; }
.single-body p + p { margin-top: var(--sp-4); }
.single-body h2 { font-size: var(--fs-2xl); margin: var(--sp-10) 0 var(--sp-4); }
.single-body h3 { font-size: var(--fs-xl); margin: var(--sp-8) 0 var(--sp-3); }
.single-body a { color: var(--c-primary); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-primary-light); }
.single-body ul, .single-body ol { padding-left: 1.5em; margin-bottom: var(--sp-5); }
.single-body li { margin-bottom: var(--sp-2); }
.single-body img { border-radius: var(--r-md); margin: var(--sp-6) 0; }
.process-image { margin: var(--sp-8) 0 var(--sp-6); }
.process-image img {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    width: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
}
.single-body blockquote {
    border-left: 3px solid var(--c-primary);
    padding: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-5);
    margin: var(--sp-6) 0;
    color: var(--c-text-muted); font-style: italic;
}

/* Article tables (Quick Facts, nutrition, ingredient grids, etc.) */
.single-body table {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 780px;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    margin: var(--sp-6) 0;
    font-size: var(--fs-base);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: block;
    overflow-x: auto;
}
.single-body table thead { background: var(--c-warm-white); }
.single-body table th,
.single-body table td {
    padding: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-4);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border-soft);
    text-align: left;
    vertical-align: top;
}
.single-body table th {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--c-text);
    background: var(--c-warm-white);
}
.single-body table tbody tr:last-child td { border-bottom: 0; }
.single-body table tbody tr:hover { background: rgba(0,0,0,.02); }
.single-body .table-responsive {
    margin: var(--sp-6) 0;
    overflow-x: auto;
}
.single-body .table-responsive table { margin: 0; }

.recipe-meta-bar {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr));
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    background: var(--c-warm-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border-soft);
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    margin: var(--sp-6) 0;
    text-align: center;
    min-height: 108px;
    align-items: center;
}
.recipe-meta-bar .mb-cell {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 4px;
    position: relative;
    padding: 4px 8px;
}
.recipe-meta-bar .mb-cell + .mb-cell::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; top: 18%; bottom: 18%;
    width: 1px;
    background: var(--c-border);
}
.recipe-meta-bar .mb-icon {
    width: 22px; height: 22px;
    color: var(--c-primary);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    stroke-width: 1.8;
}
.recipe-meta-bar .mb-label {
    font-size: 10.5px;
    color: var(--c-text-soft);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.recipe-meta-bar .mb-value {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--c-text);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    line-height: 1.15;
}
.recipe-meta-bar .mb-value--word {
    text-transform: capitalize;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
}

.recipe-ingredients {
    padding: var(--sp-8); background: var(--c-warm-white);
    border-radius: var(--r-lg); margin: var(--sp-8) 0;
}
.recipe-ingredients h2 { margin-bottom: var(--sp-4); font-size: var(--fs-2xl); }
.recipe-ingredients ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.recipe-ingredients li {
    display: flex; gap: var(--sp-3);
    padding: var(--sp-3) 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border-soft);
    line-height: 1.55;
}
.recipe-ingredients li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.recipe-ingredients li::before {
    content: ''; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--c-primary); margin-top: 12px; flex-shrink: 0;
}

.recipe-steps { margin: var(--sp-10) 0; }
.recipe-steps h2 { margin-bottom: var(--sp-6); }
.recipe-steps ol { list-style: none; counter-reset: step; padding: 0; }
.recipe-steps li {
    counter-increment: step; position: relative;
    padding: var(--sp-5) 0 var(--sp-5) var(--sp-16);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border-soft); line-height: 1.75;
}
.recipe-steps li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.recipe-steps li::before {
    content: counter(step); position: absolute;
    left: 0; top: var(--sp-5);
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    background: var(--c-primary); color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700; font-size: var(--fs-lg);
}

/* Legacy pin-sticky removed — share is now in the sticky sidebar on single pages */
.pin-sticky { display: none !important; }
.pin-sticky-btn {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-2);
    background: #E60023; color: #fff;
    padding: 12px 18px; border-radius: 9999px;
    font-size: var(--fs-sm); font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none; box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
    transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.pin-sticky-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); color: #fff; }
.pin-sticky-btn svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

.share-row {
    display: flex; gap: var(--sp-3); align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    padding: var(--sp-6) 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--c-border-soft);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border-soft);
    margin: var(--sp-10) 0;
}
.share-row .share-label { font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--c-text-soft); }
.share-btn {
    width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--c-surface-alt); border: none;
    cursor: pointer; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--c-text); transition: all var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.share-btn:hover { background: var(--c-primary); color: #fff; }
.share-btn svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

.author-card {
    display: flex; gap: var(--sp-5);
    padding: var(--sp-6); background: var(--c-warm-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border-soft);
    border-radius: var(--r-lg); margin: var(--sp-10) 0; align-items: center;
}
.author-card-avatar-link { display: inline-block; line-height: 0; border-radius: 50%; overflow: hidden; flex-shrink: 0; transition: transform .2s; }
.author-card-avatar-link:hover { transform: scale(1.04); }
.author-card-avatar {
    width: 72px; height: 72px; border-radius: 50%;
    flex-shrink: 0; object-fit: cover;
}
.author-card-body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; min-width: 0; }
.author-card-kicker {
    font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-text-soft);
}
a.author-card-name {
    font-size: var(--fs-lg); font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-text);
    text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    transition: color .15s;
    display: inline-block;
    width: fit-content;
}
a.author-card-name:hover { color: var(--c-primary); }
span.author-card-name { font-size: var(--fs-lg); font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-text); }
.author-card-bio { font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--c-text-muted); line-height: 1.6; margin: 4px 0 0; }
.author-card-social {
    display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-top: 10px;
}
.author-card-social a {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--c-surface);
    color: var(--c-text-muted);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border-soft);
    transition: background .15s, color .15s, border-color .15s, transform .15s;
}
.author-card-social a:hover {
    background: var(--c-primary); color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--c-primary);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.related-section { margin: var(--sp-16) 0; }

/* Load-more button (homepage Latest Recipes) */
.load-more-wrap {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: var(--sp-8);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}
.load-more-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--c-text);
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--c-text);
    border-radius: 9999px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background .2s, color .2s, transform .2s, border-color .2s;
}
.load-more-btn:hover:not(:disabled) {
    background: var(--c-primary);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--c-primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.load-more-btn:disabled { opacity: 0.75; cursor: wait; }
.load-more-btn .load-more-spinner { display: none; animation: lm-spin 0.9s linear infinite; }
.load-more-btn.is-loading .load-more-icon { display: none; }
.load-more-btn.is-loading .load-more-spinner { display: inline-block; }
.load-more-btn.is-error { border-color: #c4001d; color: #c4001d; }
.load-more-progress {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--c-text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
@keyframes lm-spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

/* ==========================================================================
   9. Archive / Search / Author
   ========================================================================== */
.archive-header {
    padding: var(--sp-16) 0 var(--sp-8); text-align: center;
    background: var(--c-warm-white);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border-soft);
}
.archive-header h1 { font-size: var(--fs-3xl); letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
.archive-header .archive-desc {
    color: var(--c-text-muted); max-width: 60ch; margin: var(--sp-3) auto 0;
}
.archive-body { padding: var(--sp-12) 0; }

.search-results-header {
    text-align: center; padding: var(--sp-16) 0 var(--sp-10);
    background: var(--c-warm-white);
}
.search-results-header .eyebrow {
    color: var(--c-text-soft); font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
}
.search-results-header h1 { font-size: var(--fs-3xl); }

.pagination {
    display: flex; gap: var(--sp-2); justify-content: center; padding: var(--sp-10) 0;
}
.pagination a, .pagination span {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    min-width: 40px; height: 40px; padding: 0 var(--sp-3);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border); border-radius: 9999px;
    color: var(--c-text); font-size: var(--fs-sm); font-weight: 500;
    transition: all var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.pagination a:hover { border-color: var(--c-primary); color: var(--c-primary); }
.pagination .current {
    background: var(--c-primary); color: #fff; border-color: var(--c-primary);
}

.author-header {
    padding: var(--sp-16) 0 var(--sp-10);
    text-align: center;
    background: var(--c-warm-white);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border-soft);
}
.author-header-avatar {
    width: 110px; height: 110px; border-radius: 50%;
    margin: 0 auto var(--sp-4); object-fit: cover;
    border: 4px solid var(--c-surface);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -12px rgba(26, 23, 20, 0.25);
}
.author-header-avatar--fallback {
    background: var(--c-primary); color: #fff;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 44px; font-weight: 700;
}
.author-header h1 { font-size: var(--fs-3xl); letter-spacing: -0.02em; margin-bottom: var(--sp-2); }
.author-header .author-social {
    display: flex; gap: var(--sp-2); justify-content: center;
    margin: var(--sp-3) 0 var(--sp-4);
}
.author-header .author-social a {
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
    background: var(--c-surface);
    color: var(--c-text);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    transition: all var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.author-header .author-social a:hover {
    background: var(--c-primary); color: #fff; border-color: var(--c-primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.author-header .author-bio {
    max-width: 52ch; margin: 0 auto;
    color: var(--c-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* About page */
.about-hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 140px 0 120px;
    text-align: center;
    color: #fff;
    background: #1A1714 url('../images/about-bg.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
}
.about-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(26,23,20,0.35) 0%, rgba(26,23,20,0.7) 100%);
}
.about-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.about-hero h1 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.35;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    max-width: 42ch;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.about-hero-sig {
    margin-top: var(--sp-5);
    font-size: var(--fs-xl);
    font-family: 'Brush Script MT', 'Lucida Handwriting', cursive;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--c-caramel);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.about-story { padding: var(--sp-16) 0 var(--sp-10); }
.about-section-title {
    font-size: var(--fs-2xl);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin: var(--sp-10) 0 var(--sp-4);
    padding-top: var(--sp-6);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--c-border-soft);
}
.about-story .about-section-title:first-child { padding-top: 0; border-top: none; margin-top: 0; }
.about-photo {
    margin: var(--sp-8) 0;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--c-surface-alt);
}
.about-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.about-faq .faq-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border-soft);
    padding: var(--sp-4) 0;
}
.about-faq summary {
    font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
}
.about-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.about-faq summary::after {
    content: '+'; font-size: var(--fs-xl); color: var(--c-text-soft);
    transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.about-faq .faq-item[open] summary::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.about-faq .faq-answer {
    margin-top: var(--sp-3);
    color: var(--c-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.about-quote {
    background: var(--c-surface-dark);
    color: #fff;
    padding: var(--sp-16) 0;
    text-align: center;
}
.about-quote blockquote {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.2vw, 1.75rem);
    line-height: 1.5;
    max-width: 60ch;
    margin: 0 auto;
    color: #fff;
}

.about-thanks { padding: var(--sp-16) 0 var(--sp-10); }
.about-cats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--sp-5);
    margin-top: var(--sp-8);
}
@media (max-width: 720px) { .about-cats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.about-cat {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #fff;
}
.about-cat img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.about-cat:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.about-cat span {
    position: absolute;
    inset: auto 0 0 0;
    padding: var(--sp-5);
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,.7) 0%, transparent);
    font-size: var(--fs-xl);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9b. Archive filters (/recipes) — dark-mode aware custom dropdowns
   ========================================================================== */
.archive-filters {
    padding: 16px 0 14px;
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-6);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border-soft);
}
.af-bar {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

/* Custom dropdown built on <details> — styled consistently in light+dark */
.af-menu { position: relative; }
.af-menu > summary {
    list-style: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    padding: 9px 14px 9px 16px;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    background: var(--c-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border-soft);
    color: var(--c-text);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    transition: background .15s, border-color .15s, color .15s;
    user-select: none;
}
.af-menu > summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.af-menu > summary::before, .af-menu > summary::after { content: none; }
.af-menu:hover > summary { border-color: var(--c-primary); }
.af-menu[open] > summary {
    background: var(--c-text);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--c-text);
}
.af-menu-label {
    font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--c-text-soft);
    opacity: 0.85;
}
.af-menu[open] > summary .af-menu-label { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.af-menu-value {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: inherit;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.af-chev {
    width: 14px; height: 14px;
    color: inherit;
    opacity: 0.65;
    transition: transform .2s;
}
.af-menu[open] > summary .af-chev { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* Popover panel */
.af-menu-pop {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 8px);
    left: 0;
    min-width: 220px;
    padding: 6px;
    background: var(--c-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border-soft);
    border-radius: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -18px rgba(0,0,0,.25), 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
    z-index: 40;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
}
.af-menu--wide .af-menu-pop { min-width: 280px; }
.af-menu-pop--scroll { max-height: 340px; overflow-y: auto; }
.af-menu-item {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: 9px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--c-text);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    transition: background .12s, color .12s;
}
.af-menu-item > span {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    min-width: 0;
}
.af-menu-item:hover { background: var(--c-surface-alt); color: var(--c-primary); }
.af-menu-item.is-active { color: var(--c-primary); font-weight: 600; }
.af-menu-item.is-active svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; color: var(--c-primary); flex-shrink: 0; }
.af-menu-count {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    background: var(--c-surface-alt);
    color: var(--c-text-muted);
}

/* Reset pill */
.af-reset {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
    margin-left: auto;
    padding: 9px 14px;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--c-primary);
    font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1px dashed var(--c-primary);
    transition: background .15s, color .15s;
}
.af-reset:hover { background: var(--c-primary); color: #fff; }

/* Summary line */
.af-summary {
    margin-top: 12px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--c-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.af-summary strong { color: var(--c-text); font-weight: 700; }
.af-summary em { font-style: normal; color: var(--c-primary); font-weight: 600; }
.af-summary-sep { color: var(--c-border); margin: 0 4px; }

/* Dark mode explicit overrides (in case theme tokens don't reach far enough) */
html[data-theme="dark"] .af-menu > summary {
    background: #1f1b17;
    border-color: #312a24;
    color: #f2ebe0;
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .af-menu:hover > summary { border-color: var(--c-primary); }
html[data-theme="dark"] .af-menu[open] > summary { background: #f2ebe0; color: #1a1714; border-color: #f2ebe0; }
html[data-theme="dark"] .af-menu[open] > summary .af-menu-label { color: rgba(26,23,20,.55); }
html[data-theme="dark"] .af-menu-pop {
    background: #1f1b17;
    border-color: #312a24;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -18px rgba(0,0,0,.8), 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .af-menu-item { color: #e8dfd2; }
html[data-theme="dark"] .af-menu-item:hover { background: #2a241f; color: var(--c-primary); }
html[data-theme="dark"] .af-menu-count { background: #2a241f; color: #c3b9ab; }
html[data-theme="dark"] .af-reset { border-color: #e1784f; color: #e1784f; }
html[data-theme="dark"] .af-reset:hover { background: #e1784f; color: #1a1714; }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .af-bar { gap: 8px; }
    .af-menu > summary { padding: 8px 12px 8px 14px; font-size: 0.82rem; gap: 8px; }
    .af-menu-value { max-width: 120px; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; }
    .af-menu-pop { left: 0; right: 0; min-width: auto; }
    .af-reset { margin-left: 0; width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. Contact page — editorial homemade feel
   ========================================================================== */
/* Banner */
.contact-hero {
    text-align: center;
    padding: clamp(40px, 7vw, 80px) 0 clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--c-warm-white, #FAF7F2) 0%, var(--c-surface) 100%);
}
.contact-hero-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-primary);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.contact-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 3.6rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    line-height: 1.05;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--c-text);
}
.contact-hero-lede {
    margin: 18px auto 0;
    max-width: 52ch;
    color: var(--c-text-muted);
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.1rem);
    line-height: 1.7;
}
.contact-hero-ornament {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 14px;
    margin-top: 28px; color: var(--c-primary);
}
.contact-hero-ornament span { display: block; width: 56px; height: 1px; background: var(--c-primary); opacity: .5; }
.contact-hero-ornament svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

/* Info cards */
.contact-cards-wrap { padding: var(--sp-8) 0; background: var(--c-surface); }
.contact-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--sp-5);
    max-width: 1080px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.contact-card {
    background: var(--c-warm-white, #FAF7F2);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border-soft);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 28px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s, border-color .2s;
}
.contact-card:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -14px rgba(0,0,0,.12); border-color: var(--c-primary); }
.contact-card-icon {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    width: 48px; height: 48px; margin-bottom: 14px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--c-surface); color: var(--c-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--c-border-soft);
}
.contact-card-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.contact-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin: 0 0 8px; color: var(--c-text);
}
.contact-card p { color: var(--c-text-muted); font-size: 0.94rem; margin: 0 0 10px; line-height: 1.55; }
.contact-card a {
    color: var(--c-primary); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; transition: border-color .15s;
}
.contact-card a:hover { border-bottom-color: var(--c-primary); }
.contact-card span:not(.contact-card-icon) { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--c-text-soft); font-style: italic; }
@media (max-width: 820px) { .contact-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 520px; } }

/* Split: form + still-life */
.contact-layout-wrap { padding: var(--sp-10) 0 var(--sp-12); background: var(--c-surface); }
.contact-layout {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
    gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 64px); align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .contact-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--sp-8); } }
.contact-form-side { max-width: 560px; }
.contact-small-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-primary);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.contact-form-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.1rem);
    font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.15; margin: 0 0 12px; color: var(--c-text);
}
.contact-form-intro { color: var(--c-text-muted); line-height: 1.7; margin: 0 0 var(--sp-5); }
.contact-signature {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--c-text-muted);
    margin-top: var(--sp-4);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Stationery reply-card — pure CSS/SVG, no food photos */
.contact-paper {
    position: relative;
    padding: 44px 42px 36px;
    background:
        /* subtle horizontal rule lines — letterhead feel */
        repeating-linear-gradient(
            to bottom,
            transparent 0,
            transparent 30px,
            rgba(107, 93, 77, 0.06) 30px,
            rgba(107, 93, 77, 0.06) 31px
        ),
        /* warm cream base with a touch of grain */
        linear-gradient(180deg, #FBF7F0 0%, #F5EEE2 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(107, 93, 77, 0.18);
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow:
        0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.8) inset,
        0 30px 60px -25px rgba(107, 93, 77, .3),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(107, 93, 77, 0.04);
    transform: rotate(0.4deg);
    min-height: 480px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .contact-paper { transform: none; padding: 36px 28px; } }
/* Deckled corner — subtle torn-edge hint */
.contact-paper::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: 10px;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(107, 93, 77, 0.15);
    border-radius: 2px;
    pointer-events: none;
}
/* Round postmark stamp — top right, rotated */
.contact-postmark {
    position: absolute; top: 22px; right: 22px;
    width: 110px; height: 110px;
    transform: rotate(-8deg);
    opacity: 0.78;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}
.contact-postmark svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
/* Wax seal — bottom right, rotated the other way */
.contact-wax {
    position: absolute; bottom: -14px; right: 28px;
    width: 72px; height: 72px;
    transform: rotate(7deg);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 12px rgba(138, 59, 30, 0.35));
    z-index: 3;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.contact-wax svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }

/* Paper content */
.paper-head { position: relative; margin-bottom: 26px; max-width: 90%; }
.paper-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.24em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #C45D3A;
    padding-bottom: 6px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(196, 93, 58, 0.4);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.paper-handwritten {
    font-family: 'Caveat', 'Dancing Script', 'Segoe Script', cursive, 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0;
    color: #1A1714;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    transform: rotate(-1.2deg);
}
.paper-lede {
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    color: #4A423A;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
    font-style: italic;
}

/* FAQ ruled list */
.paper-faq {
    margin: 28px 0 26px;
    padding: 0;
}
.paper-faq > div + div { margin-top: 18px; padding-top: 18px; border-top: 1px dashed rgba(107, 93, 77, 0.25); }
.paper-faq dt {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1A1714;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}
.paper-faq dd {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #5A4E42;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Signature foot */
.paper-foot {
    margin-top: 28px;
    display: flex; align-items: flex-end; gap: 18px;
}
.paper-rule {
    flex: 0 0 80px;
    display: block;
    height: 1px;
    background: #1A1714;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.paper-sign {
    font-family: 'Caveat', 'Dancing Script', cursive, 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: #1A1714;
    transform: rotate(-2deg);
}
.paper-sign strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #C45D3A;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Brand logo stamped into the stationery below the signature */
.paper-logo-wrap {
    margin-top: 20px;
    padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px dashed rgba(107, 93, 77, 0.25);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.paper-logo {
    display: block;
    max-width: 180px;
    height: auto;
    opacity: 0.92;
    transform: rotate(-1.5deg);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(107, 93, 77, .18));
}
.paper-logo-text {
    font-family: 'Caveat', 'Dancing Script', cursive, 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: #C45D3A;
    font-weight: 700;
    transform: rotate(-1.5deg);
}

/* Load Caveat only on contact page — single additional HTTP request acceptable here */
body.contact-page {
    /* Caveat is a single-axis cursive variable, preloaded only when the page is rendered */
}


/* Contact-form plugin skin */
.cf-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--sp-4); }
.cf-form .cf-field label {
    display: block; font-size: var(--fs-sm); font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--c-text-muted); margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
}
.cf-form .cf-field input,
.cf-form .cf-field textarea {
    width: 100%; padding: 14px 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border); border-radius: var(--r-md);
    background: var(--c-surface); color: var(--c-text);
    font-family: inherit; font-size: var(--fs-base);
    transition: border-color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.cf-form .cf-field input:focus,
.cf-form .cf-field textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--c-primary); }
.cf-form .cf-field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 140px; }
.cf-form .cf-req { color: var(--c-primary); }
.cf-form .cf-actions {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-4); margin-top: var(--sp-3);
}
.cf-form .cf-btn {
    background: var(--c-accent-mint); color: #fff; border: none;
    padding: 14px 40px; border-radius: 9999px;
    font-size: var(--fs-sm); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background var(--dur) var(--ease), transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.cf-form .cf-btn:hover { background: #74b18a; transform: translateY(-1px); }
.cf-form .cf-btn:disabled { opacity: 0.6; cursor: not-allowed; transform: none; }
.cf-form .cf-status { font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--c-text-muted); }
.cf-form .cf-status--ok  { color: var(--c-accent); }
.cf-form .cf-status--err { color: #c4001d; }

/* ==========================================================================
   10b. Browse Popular Categories (horizontal circular row, TinySalt-style)
   ========================================================================== */
.categories-section { background: var(--c-surface); padding: var(--sp-16) 0; }
.cat-section-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 1.875rem);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-style: italic;
    text-align: center;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--c-text);
    margin: 0 0 var(--sp-10);
}
.cat-circles {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(var(--grid-cat-cols, 7), minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: var(--sp-5);
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) { .cat-circles { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: var(--sp-6); } }
@media (max-width: 560px)  { .cat-circles { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--sp-5); } }

.cat-circle {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--c-text);
    transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.cat-circle:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); color: var(--c-primary); }
.cat-circle-img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--c-surface-alt);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -10px rgba(26, 23, 20, 0.18);
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    max-width: 150px;
}
.cat-circle-img img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .6s var(--ease);
}
.cat-circle:hover .cat-circle-img img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.cat-circle-fallback {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-primary), var(--c-primary-dark));
    color: #fff;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 42px; font-weight: 700;
}
.cat-circle-label {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--c-text);
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.cat-circle:hover .cat-circle-label { color: var(--c-primary); }

/* ==========================================================================
   11. FAQ
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-hero {
    padding: var(--sp-16) 0; background: var(--c-surface-dark);
    color: #fff; text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.faq-hero h1 { color: #fff; font-size: var(--fs-4xl); }
.faq-hero p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); margin-top: var(--sp-3); }

.faq-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--sp-10) var(--sp-16);
    padding: var(--sp-12) 0 var(--sp-16);
}
@media (max-width: 780px) { .faq-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--sp-5); } }
.faq-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border-soft);
    padding: var(--sp-4) 0; cursor: pointer;
}
.faq-item summary {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    list-style: none; font-weight: 500; color: var(--c-text); gap: var(--sp-4);
}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-item summary::after {
    content: '+'; font-size: var(--fs-xl); color: var(--c-text-soft);
    flex-shrink: 0; transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.faq-item[open] summary::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-item .faq-answer {
    padding: var(--sp-3) 0 0; color: var(--c-text-muted); line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. Newsletter strip
   ========================================================================== */
.newsletter-strip {
    padding: var(--sp-12) 0; text-align: center;
    background: var(--c-warm-white);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--c-border-soft);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border-soft);
}
.newsletter-strip h3 { font-size: var(--fs-2xl); margin-bottom: var(--sp-2); }
.newsletter-strip p { color: var(--c-text-muted); margin-bottom: var(--sp-5); }
.newsletter-form {
    display: flex; gap: var(--sp-2); max-width: 440px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.newsletter-form input {
    flex: 1; padding: 14px 18px;
    border-radius: 9999px; border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
    background: var(--c-surface); color: var(--c-text);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm); font-family: inherit;
}
.newsletter-form input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--c-primary); }
.newsletter-form button {
    background: var(--c-accent-mint); color: #fff; border: none;
    padding: 0 28px; border-radius: 9999px;
    font-weight: 600; font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    cursor: pointer; transition: background var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.newsletter-form button:hover { background: #74b18a; }

/* ==========================================================================
   13. Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.footer-gallery {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 780px) { .footer-gallery { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
.footer-gallery a {
    position: relative; aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    overflow: hidden; display: block;
}
.footer-gallery img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .6s var(--ease);
}
.footer-gallery a:hover img { transform: scale(1.08); }

/* Multi-column editorial footer */
.site-footer {
    background: var(--c-surface-dark);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
    padding: var(--sp-16) 0 0;
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
}
.site-footer a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); transition: color var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.site-footer a:hover { color: #fff; }
.site-footer strong { color: #fff; font-weight: 700; }

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: var(--sp-10);
    padding-bottom: var(--sp-12);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
@media (max-width: 960px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--sp-8) var(--sp-6); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--sp-8); } }

.footer-col { }

.footer-logo {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--fs-2xl);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
    line-height: 1;
}
.footer-logo-link { display: inline-block; margin-bottom: var(--sp-4); line-height: 0; }
.footer-logo-img {
    display: block;
    max-width: 220px;
    height: auto;
}
/* Fallback: main (light-bg) logo placed on dark footer → cream plate to keep readable */
.footer-logo-link:not(.footer-logo-link--dark) .footer-logo-img {
    background: #FAF7F2;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px -8px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
    max-width: 200px;
}
/* Purpose-built dark-bg logo → no plate, just the transparent PNG */
.footer-logo-link--dark .footer-logo-img {
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.footer-blurb {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-5);
    max-width: 32ch;
}

.footer-heading {
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--c-accent-mint);
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-4);
}

.footer-links { list-style: none; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--sp-2); }
.footer-links a {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 3px 0;
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
    font-weight: 400;
}
.footer-links a:hover { color: #fff; transform: translateX(2px); }

.footer-social {
    display: flex; gap: var(--sp-2); margin-top: var(--sp-2);
}
.footer-social a {
    width: 38px; height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
    transition: all var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.footer-social a:hover {
    background: var(--c-primary);
    border-color: var(--c-primary);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 6px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    border-radius: 9999px;
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
}
.footer-newsletter-form input {
    flex: 1;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
}
.footer-newsletter-form input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
.footer-newsletter-form input:focus { outline: none; }
.footer-newsletter-form button {
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--c-accent-mint);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    transition: background var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.footer-newsletter-form button:hover { background: #74b18a; }

.footer-contact-line {
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
    margin-top: var(--sp-2);
}
.footer-contact-line span { color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
.footer-contact-line a { color: var(--c-accent-mint); }
.footer-contact-line a:hover { color: #fff; }

.footer-bottom {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: var(--sp-6) 0;
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--sp-3);
}
.footer-bottom a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: #fff; }

/* ==========================================================================
   14. Responsive
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .primary-nav { display: none; }
    .mobile-menu-toggle { display: flex; }
    .site-branding .site-tagline { display: none; }
    h1 { font-size: 2.25rem; }
    h2 { font-size: 1.75rem; }
    .section { padding: var(--sp-12) 0; }
    .home-hero { padding: var(--sp-12) 0 var(--sp-16); }
    .recipe-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .recipe-meta-bar { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
    :root { --fs-base: 1.0625rem; }
    .recipe-grid-3, .recipe-grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .recipe-steps li { padding-left: var(--sp-12); }
    .recipe-steps li::before { width: 36px; height: 36px; font-size: var(--fs-base); }
    .single-title { font-size: 2rem; }
}
@media print {
    .site-header, .site-footer, .pin-sticky, .pin-save-btn,
    .newsletter-strip, .footer-gallery, .primary-nav { display: none !important; }
    body { font-size: 12pt; }
    .single-hero { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; max-width: 100%; }
}