Hi friends! Today I am writing you from Austin, Texas, the land of live music, Tex-Mex, and the South by Southwest Conference. I will be here for 5 days , packing my head full of conference information and my belly full of tacos. I know this is a work trip and all, but really… this is…
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Raw Coconut Cream Cake
Last week I shared that the blog officially turned one year old! You can catch that post here. It also chronicles the blogs most popular recipes from year one, which include some super tasty favorites. I hinted that there was a celebratory cake recipe coming, and today, I deliver. Meet Raw Coconut Cake.
Valentines Recipe Roundup
Valentines Day is TOMORROW! If you need some menu suggestions, here are a few tried and true recipes – all reader favorites – to serve up on the Day of Love. Number 1: Chocolate Covered Strawberry Truffles Valentines Day is all about boxes of truffles. I’m convinced their production is at an all time high….
The 5 Most Popular Recipes of 2014
Is 2014 over already? Man, did it fly by. It was my first year blogging, and it was tons of fun. I learned so much about food styling, photography, and web design. I say goodbye to 2014 with fond memories, and I am so excited to get onto 2015! My resolutions: practice, practice, practice my…
My Holiday Cookie Tray
Its the most wonderful time of the year With the kids jingle belling And everyone telling you be of good cheer Its the most wonderful time of the year! “Laurel! You have GOT to stop singinggggg!” I think I am driving my sister crazy. Totally crazy. She’s resorted to holding a pillow over her ears…
Avocado Alfredo Guest Post
Today I am so excited to have my very first guest post! And boy, is it a treat. Madeline Heising, the blogger behind the Collegiate Vegan, is sharing one of her wonderful recipes here on the blog today. Madeline has been sharing delicious and easy vegan recipes for better health on her blog, and just came…
Sweet & Tangy Asian Slaw
I think Asian food is brilliant. The way they balance sweet, salty, spicy, and sour always makes for amazing recipes. This style of food hits every corner of the palate; it is exciting and full of flavor. This cuisine is typically fresh and light, another reason to love it! This Asian cooking philosophy of balance…
Gazpacho
When I have fresh seasonal produce I like to prepare it as simply as possible. I like the abundant flavors found only in just picked produce to take center stage. Why cover up all that amazing flavor and mask it with copious amounts of seasoning and spice? When I have a garden ripe tomato, still…