As someone who has hosted a bridal shower, I understand how easy it is to overlook the shower favor. With so many details to stay on top of, who can blame the poor host? If you’re looking for bridal shower favor inspiration, here’s a sweet idea. While a lot of people may not have time [.[...]
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January 27th, 2012 - 7:43 pm § in ENTERTAINING, RECIPES
Easy Entertaining: A Cute DIY Bridal Shower Favor
December 15th, 2011 - 10:29 pm § in RECIPES
Home Cookin’: Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
Now that we’re having consistently cooler weather, I am craving homemade soup. I’ve never been a fan of brothy, chunky soups, but thick pureed soups are right up my alley. Featuring creamy butternut squash, broth, a mix of comforting spices and a hint of tart granny smith apple, this sou[...]
October 15th, 2011 - 8:59 am § in RECIPES
Home Cookin’: Brownie Mix + Canned Pumpkin= Amazing Brownie Bites
If you’ve never used canned pumpkin as a lower fat/calorie baking swap, I’m about to rock your world. Applesauce, mashed bananas, and other fruit purees get all the love when it comes to healthier baking substitutions, but I find canned pumpkin to be the top swap for brownies, carrot c[...]
October 13th, 2011 - 8:25 pm § in ENTERTAINING, RECIPES
Easy Entertaining: Cucumber Water
Life’s about simple pleasures, right? Whether you entertain a lot, or are looking for a new way to ‘spice’ up your daily H2O, I’ve got an idea for you: cucumber water. Inspired by my former roommate Gabi, adding a few thin cucumber slices to a pitcher or glass of water genera[...]
September 11th, 2011 - 6:05 pm § in RECIPES
Home Cookin’: Caribbean Succotash
The first hints of fall may be in the air, but that doesn’t mean I’m ready for the changing of the seasons. Inspired by a Jamaican recipe in Bon Appétit’s January 2011 issue, I recently whipped up a scrumptious vegan-friendly Caribbean Succotash. Made with a mix of fresh and froz[...]