I’d just like to take a moment to say, Happy July! We’re officially half way through the year (as of July 1st). Can you believe it? Half of 2014 is over! I definitely can’t. This year is going by much…
Striped Smoothie Popsicles
There’s no feeling like the reprieve you feel from a hot, burning hot day when you finally have a glass of cold water or a spoonful of ice cream. Instantly, you feel refreshed, like you’ve transported from the hot dessert to a poolside oasis. Usually,…
Classic French Toast
I’m not going to parade around like I’ve loved french toast since I was a fetus or something. Of all the great breakfast foods out there (like pancakes, waffles, cereals, croissants, etc.), I have NEVER had an obsession with french…
Ginger Peach Lemonade
Sometime last year, I had a full-on obsession with ‘Ginger Peach’ following a really good meal at P.F. Chang’s where I had some (more like a whole pot and then some) Ginger Peach tea. I would scour the internet for the…
DIY Wooden Photography Boards
I finally did it. I finally joined the “distressed, aged, wood plank boards for photography” club. Hi, guys! I’ve always loved and appreciated how much these wooden boards really draw your eyes to the food. The rustic feel of the wood give…
Amsterdam 2014, Part I
I’ve been dropping quite a few hints here and there that I 1.) went on a vacation and 2.) went to a place far, far away. Well, I am finally able to share with you my adventure to Amsterdam! We…
Mini Apricot Fruit Tarts
On Sunday, I made a trip to the grocery store and stumbled across an amazing sale on apricots. AH-MAY-ZING sale! Apricots were on sale for 48 cents a pound. So naturally, I bought two pounds of apricots, which ended up…
Slimfast® 14-Day Slimdown
This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Slimfast, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #14daystoslim http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV I’ve been pretty lucky this summer. I got the chance to take a…
June Julep Maven Box
About time I wrote about my June Julep Maven box, right? Well, let me start out by saying I LOVED the Three Wishes collection and had a pretty hard time picking out which box I wanted this month. Like, really…
Homemade Chocolate Marshmallows
Oh boy. I must tell you, there are two things that compelled me to think of making marshmallows this summer. One reason is that I keep seeing s’mores everywhere. I seriously think it’s a trend this summer, and I’m 100%…
Carry-on Essentials
Travel essentials are important. Like, really important. Because you have to pare down your essentials to one or two large rectangular boxes we call suitcases, and maybe a handbag or backpack or something, whichever one you fancy. Unless you’re an…
Cold Brew Coffee
Question for you: How do you make iced coffee? Please, please, PLEASE don’t tell me it is by pouring burning hot coffee over a tumbler full of ice cubes. I beg you. My heart can’t take it. Just kidding, I…