Thank you Carapelli Olive Oil for sponsoring this post. For more information and a store locator, please visit CarapelliUSA.com and be sure to check out Carapelli’s social channels: Facebook and Instagram. You know I loooooove olive oil. I mean 95% of the recipes on my blog have it listed in the ingredients. Olive oil is a staple that my family…
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If you’ve been following my Instagram stories you know I’ve been having a moment (or many many moments) with semolina flour pancakes. Semolina make them so tender and fluffy. So naturally thought semolina would be amazing in a cake topped with fruits of some kind… cue late summer plums because they are in season and oh so delicious right now….
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Thank you Tommy’s Superfoods for sponsoring this post! I’m excited to announce that I’ve partnered with a great health-conscience, eco-minded and vegan-friendly brand, Tommy’s Superfoods, to bring you some quick and easy vegan meal ideas featuring their ready-to-eat frozen seasoned veggie blends. Their delicious veggie blends are made with just a few simple ingredients: the freshest veggies and whole grains…
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I’m not quite ready for summer to end, mostly because I haven’t had my fill of sweet corn and summer tomatoes just yet. The farms here are thankfully still harvesting both, and when I picked up some sweet corn this week I was craving elotes, which are grilled street corn originating from Mexico. Full disclaimer, this version is not…
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Thank you DaVinci for sponsoring this post! When I saw these beautiful light purple eggplants at the farm stand this week I immediately got cravings for one of my all-time favorite pasta dishes. Pasta alla Norma is a traditional pasta dish from the island of Sicily, Italy. I first discovered this super simple yet seriously yummy pasta featuring crispy eggplant…
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Thank you Prairie Organic Spirits for sponsoring this post. The contents of this post and the products named are only intended for persons of legal drinking age (21+) and should not be forwarded, shared or otherwise distributed to any underaged persons. Prairie Organic Spirits reminds you to please enjoy their products responsibly. I’m back with another fun summer cocktail recipe…
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Thank you Prairie Organic Spirits for sponsoring this post. The contents of this post and the products named are only intended for persons of legal drinking age (21+) and should not be forwarded, shared or otherwise distributed to any underaged persons. Prairie Organic Spirits reminds you to please enjoy their products responsibly. Summer is finally heating up, which means it’s…
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We’ve been in strawberry heaven for about 2 weeks now and I just don’t want it to ever end. I know you know what I mean. Sweet sun ripened strawberries fresh picked off the vine are one of the best things about summer. We always load up at the local PYO farms and gorge on fresh berries, freeze a bunch…
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Black beans not only make the best sweet potato nachos but also can be used as a natural dye! Find out more about these bean-y super powers in Maggie Pate’s new how-to book, The Natural Colors Cookbook…
Learn 3 ways to use and preserve flowering chive blossoms in the kitchen. Also makes for easy handmade gifts!
An old fashioned American classic with a new twist! The addition of semolina flour makes these shortcakes oh so tender! Fill them with fresh seasonal berries or stone fruits and a healthy dollop of whipped coconut cream for the perfect summer dessert…
Preserve spring violets all year long in this super easy to make violet sugar! Makes a beautiful homemade gift too…
