It’s been a week of hatefully high temperatures here… This is not good news for a girl who turns into an utter brat when any trace of discomfort gets close to her (my boyfriend is a lucky guy!). I try to not complain… but it’s just so hot! Lemonade is my go-to problem solver for…
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Oh sweet potatoes… how I love thee. I love you as fries, and I love you in pies. I love you in curry! Soups and stews, too! I’ll try any recipe involving you! It’s true, sweet potatoes – I love you! Yes. I just sang via blog post about potatoes. I can explain! I made sweet…
Continue ReadingDark Chocolate Coconut Dipped Peaches with Curry-Honey Mascarpone Filling
You could also call this “distraction from life in the form of peaches”. It’s been one-of-those days. Those days you wish watching the news didn’t shake you with fear. Those days you’re in bed way too long thinking up any reason legit enough to call out of life… and don’t come up with one. Those…
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This is wild rice, in the style of pudding. This is a very good thing. This is how we eat dessert for lunch and write it off as health food. This is how we spend a much needed hour hovering over the stove – spoon in hand – stirring and singing (spoons make great improv microphones!!). This is…
Continue ReadingVanilla Cupcakes with Raspberry Butter Cream Frosting
I turned 25 yesterday… It was a beautiful day of love and celebration, but 25 totally feels major in the adult department. I mean, I’m mid-twenties! Is it too cliche to say time is flying by? It really seems that way. Another year older just means break out the extra sparkly sprinkles, right? The answer is…
Continue ReadingMango, Chili, Avocado Smoothie
I can be more than a little persuasive if a proper reason calls upon my fickle little heart.
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