easy elevated recipes for the home cook
mid september. such a magical time of the year. we are quickly approaching autumn (my fave!) but we still have many of summer’s most delicious fruits and veggies available. beautiful hues of red, orange, yellow and purple fruits can be found in grocery stores and farmers markets as nature transitions from summer to fall. a…
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i recently came to the realization that what i want most from this blog is a space to share my love of (food) photography, paired with a delicious and easy recipe. before starting, one of my biggest hesitations surrounding blogging was, “what the heck do i write?! do i even have THAT MUCH to say?!”…
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the title really should read, “the best scones ive ever made” because i made them so many times trying to perfect them and somehow i still wake up thinking about making them again. the kicker is…. i don’t even really like scones! am i allowed to say that on a food blog? cakes, brownies, bars,…
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now i know what you’re thinking….”do we really need another hummus recipe?” and the answer is probably not, BUT this one is so delicious, i’m going to share it with you anyway! if you are paleo, keto, or just generally dislike the cute little garbanzo i affectionately call, chickpea, this cauliflower based hummus is FOR…
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i first attempted this cake about two years ago and the result was a little disastrous. it was one of my first attempts to make a recipe on my own and i really had no idea what i was doing! to top it off, my oven liked to burn things (side note, check your oven…
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one of my favorite ways to elevate an old recipe into a newer + fresher version is by changing up the flavor profile. the easiest way to change up the flavor profile is through spices, extracts and dried flowers. lavender is one of those dried flowers/herbs that i used to shy away from, but now…
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where to start with these bars? they are literally one of my favorite things to bake, so for me that’s enough, but if you need a bit more convincing….they are easy enough to make, my kids routinely help me make (and let’s be honest, eat). did i mention they are beyond delicious?! for me, they…
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my childhood favorite got a bit of a boozy upgrade, just in time for summer. prosecco + strawberries + a ridiculously simple to make lavender simple syrup is all you need! lightly tart, sweet, with floral notes of lavender and that unmistakable hint of prosecco. these popsicles are light, refreshing + impossibly easy to make.…
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and you’ll never work again. sure, it’s cliche, but for most of my adult life, i couldn’t relate to this on the most intimate level. life has a funny way of circling back and showing you where you need to go next. so here i am, in my 30’s, combining my love of food +…
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