Mocha Vanilla Bean Pound Cake
1. Oh em geeeesh I am so excited to make these strawberry shortcake cupcakes for my graduation on Saturday. So totally and completely excited. Not for graduation. For these post-graduation cupcakes. 2. My cap and gown is still tucked away in the corner of my closet, tightly wound up in plastic and cardboard. I should probably … Read more
Sweet Nothings
my life {via instagram & iPhone] things i love.
Chewy Goji Berry Granola Bars
1. I’ve been watching Ryan Lochte’s reality show because apparently I like abs more than quality TV. I keep thinking to myself that perhaps if Ryan Lochte had a British accent, it would help disguise his absolute stupidity. But then he speaks again and I’m at a total loss for words. 2. The last week … Read more
Springtime Lemon Chicken with Saffron & Lavender
Graduation is slowly approaching. I received a schedule for the day. I have my cap and gown. I’ve even been getting alumni emails about donations. Thanks, Elon. I didn’t realize tuition every dang semester wasn’t enough. I don’t have a new dress or heels, but don’t worry they’re coming. One of my best friends, Olivia, graduated … Read more
Sea Salted Black Bean Brownies with Lavender
I’ve got three days until Cinco de Mayo hits. And when it does, I’ll need: 1) an industrial supply of guacamole and 2) liquor. Assuming you’ve got the guac, I’ve got the rest… Somewhere between mimosas two and four in a half last weekend I came up with about half a billion brilliant plans to … Read more
Tuna Burgers with Garlic and Lavender
Three things I’ve been hating this week: 1. The end of my popcorn bag. 2. Farmer’s tans. And shorts tans. And weird sock tans. 3. No toilet paper. Seriously… Can anyone tell me what you’re suppose to do then? Three things I’ve been craving this week: 1. These drinks. Plan: I’ll make them for Cinco de Mayo, … Read more
A Desperate Plea For Love
A Desperate Plea For Love My alarm goes off at 9:20 AM. I open my eyes and look up at the ceiling. My room is bright from the sunlight outside and the sound of birds chirping reminds me that the morning has already begun without me. I stretch and get up, feeling good about the … Read more
Lemon Poppy Seed Yogurt Muffins
I have this favorite pair of jeans that feel like magic. Granted, nothing feels more magical than a pair of department-store-branded jeans. But they’re losing their fabric in the back pockets where I sit and have holes in the knees that I’ve actually earned and not overpaid for. And no Mom, I haven’t slept in these. … Read more
Salmon with Avocado-Orange Salsa
Certain amazingly awesome things come with adulthood. Eating a giant bowl of cereal with chocolate chips for dinner. Wearing really high heels. Mojitos. Yet there are also certain unromantic things that come with adulthood. Putting away one’s laundry. Paying bills. Spinach. There’s also graduation… Which means a couple of things. A new dress and quite possibly … Read more
S’mores Rice Krispie Treats
Lord only knows how far from perfect I am. I sometimes forget to floss. I slouch too much. I totally have this horribly loud and obnoxious laugh (that my sister HATES, by the way). I honk a lot. I don’t drink enough water. But these? These are close to perfect. Well, no. these are perfect. Oh shoot. … Read more
