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June 6, 2017
Future Freezer Smoothies: a plan
It’s certainly not the case that you need someone to tell you how to make a smoothie. Put a melange (this is my word of the week) of fruits into a blender, add a liquid, find the blender lid, hold onto your hat (figuratively, mostly), and blend the mixture up. Pour into a glass. Convince yourself you’re about to drink a milkshake. Place the blender in the sink, fill it with water, and neglect to clean it for two days.
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June 4, 2017
Let It Be Sunday, 122!
Mostly what I want to do right now is complain about the weather and how hungry I am. I’m going to keep myself from such trivialities except to say that it’s been VERY HOT and VERY RAINY for the past week straight and well, I’ve forgotten to make myself dinner because… sometimes you just need another adult around to be like HEY! GET YOU LIFE TOGETHER. Ok… so at least you know where I’m coming from.
June 1, 2017
Baking 101: FAQ in real-talk terms
You’ve got questions. I’ve got a few answers and explanations.
Baking is a science and we’ve got a sweet tooth. With a bit of knowledge and kitchen-feel under our belts, we’re sweet successes in the kitchen. Here are some of the very frequently asked questions when it comes to stepping in the kitchen with cake in mind. Let’s talk. Let’s bake. Let’s get real.
• I only have salted butter and I’m going to use it, ok?
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May 29, 2017
Summer Bucket List, 2017!
Today, on this fine bonus Sunday, let’s meditate on the shape of our summer. What sort of adventures do you want to add to the middle of your year? Follow up question: can there be chili cheese dogs involved because that would be GREAT.
I’ve written a Summer Bucket List for the past two years (2015 and 2016), inspired in part by my best friend Tracy.
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May 28, 2017
Let It Be Sunday, 121!
Hello sweet friends!
I hope this finds you enjoying a second Saturday. I love a Sunday that’s actually a second Saturday and we have Memorial Day to thank for it. While we’re busting out the first of the watermelon and hot dogs to celebrate this fine start to summer, here’s a brief reminder why we get enjoy this Memorial Day with some thoughtfulness, you know? Have you seen that documentary about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?
May 23, 2017
Gluten-Free Pistachio Madeleines
There’s a bevy of Spring 2017 cookbooks scattered across my dining room table. Each one more inspiring than the next. Honestly, are you a cookbook collector? Have you seen what’s out in the world these last few months? There’s some goodness.
One of my favorite among them is Tartine All Day from Elisabeth Prueitt of my favorite bakery in the country, Tartine, in San Francisco.
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May 21, 2017
Let It Be Sunday, 120!
Hello my friends!
According to the news we’ve had one hot-mess of a week. I hope your true day to day hasn’t been as truly bonkers as our political world.
The days are starting to get real thick down here in Louisiana. I’ve been home from travels long enough to feel the summer start to creep over my legs like a heavy blanket. It’s welcome… minus the mosquitos.
May 16, 2017
Brown Butter Cookies and Cream Rice Krispie Treats
I’m sure there’s an alternate universe where another version of myself is perpetually 28 years old, eating chili cheese fries and Oreo cookies for as many meals as she’d like without consequence. I’m actually not at all sure of this alternate universe but boy am I hopeful. I’m out there somewhere living my best, most chili-cheesed life…. please.
These treats are a direct reflection of what I want to eat these days.
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May 14, 2017
Let It Be Sunday, 119!
Hello friends!
Happy Sunday.
More importantly… Happy Mother’s Day! Can we talk for a moment about how you really feel about breakfast in bed? Yay or nay?
I’m not able to spend this Mother’s Day with my mom this year but I do get to look forward to a post-church Facetime call with my parent’s foreheads and their dining room ceiling. Listen… getting that camera angle right is tough.
May 12, 2017
Mother’s Day Brunch Inspiration!
Good morning dear friends!
Happy Friday! We’ve made it. Let’s kick up our feet and daydream about brunch. This is, arguably, the best and most important weekend to brunch. It’s Mother’s Day and everyone knows how much mom loves having breakfast made, flowers arranged, children gathered, and gifts wrapped with lavender. She deserves exactly all that.
Here is some recipe inspiration to help you through this weekend in the kitchen.
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