Appetizers are my favorite. They’re easy to make, serve, and most of all… EAT! In the midst of all the holiday festivities, I thought I’d share one of my latest guides at Fix.com. This one is all about cheap DIY appetizer ideas, from stuffed mini peppers (yum) to tortellini skewers (yes, please). Need a recommendation? The …
I’m always on the lookout for awesome smoothie recipes and inspiration. I mean, as someone who went to college and grad school for Nutrition & Dietetics, I’ve learned all about the ways fruits and veggies can help your body on the molecular level. Don’t worry, though—I won’t bore you with the crazy scientific details. I’m all …
As I sat down to share this project, I suddenly had a realization. All of my (rare) cutesy, quirky projects are related to food. Always. Can you blame a girl? Everything seems 10000x more awesome when there’s food involved. I like my projects like I like my puns… food related. Recently, I made these hilariously …
I’m all about edible gifts during the holidays. Maybe it’s the minimalist side of me that believes people don’t need meaningless stuff, stuff, and more stuff. And while I can totally back a DIY gift made with thought and care, an edible present can be enjoyed in more ways than one. Recently, I tried my …
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, guys. I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not to crazy about turkey. As a result, I tend to channel all my Martha Stewart brain cells toward unconventional appetizers and sides. A few weeks ago, I was researching stuffing recipes to write a holiday article for one of my …
Did you really think I was going to wrap up the end of October without a pumpkin pie-themed recipe? Most definitely not. And while this one started out as a fun experiment, I thought it’d be worth sharing as a post, too. These pumpkin pie pop tarts are ideal for when you’re craving some homemade pie …
I’ve always been a sucker for homemade versions of store-bought brands and foods. In a way, it’s a lot like DIY projects inspired by high-end designers. You have all the room in the world for customization — a concept that I’ve always loved. So, in true autumn spirit, I recently whipped up a batch of nut-friendly Reese’s …
When it comes to DIY versions of traditionally store-bought things, I nerd out hard. Like, real hard. This homemade sriracha is no exception. When I first took on this recipe for Dirt Magazine, Dig Inn‘s online food magazine, my brain couldn’t stop buzzing. There are so many ways this could be done. Interestingly enough, creating this reminded …
True story: I am the least picky eater of all least picky eaters. As long as it’s not alive, I’ll probably eat it. True story #2: My multiple food allergies prevent me from being that person who will eat anything and everything. Unfortunately, one of those allergies includes peanuts and almonds… two things I used to be …
While I don’t necessarily have a green thumb (yet), I adore the heck out of plant life. Using flowers in crafts is one of my favorite things to do. And since I love food just as much… why not extend the botanical beauty? Over at Dirt Mag by Dig Inn, I shared some ideas on …
Make perfectly soft chocolate chip cookies without the hefty dose of butter. The answer lies within sunflower oil, a healthier alternative to butter or canola oil. Boasting high levels of both vitamin E and healthy fats, sunflower oil is an amazing ingredient for irresistibly gooey cookies. It even omits tons of saturated fat from the picture, too. …
