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 …
One of my latest pieces at Extra Crispy had me on a mission to make a week’s worth of breakfast with Trader Joe’s groceries. Easy enough, right? Well, the catch was that I had to spend under 20 bucks. I was able to pull it off by spending $19.50 (on the dot) and even had some …
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 …
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. …
Equal parts rich and floral, this hot chocolate concoction is anything but ordinary. Jasmine Hot Chocolate Prep Time: N/ACook Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: Pique Organic Jasmine Green Tea Crystals Coconut, soy, or rice milk Cocoa powder Directions: 1. Heat the milk over medium heat. You can also use water, but I prefer my hot chocolate with milk. …
A lot can happen during breakfast. Lately, I’ve been trying to keep breakfast time to just that: breakfast. Just my food and my thoughts. No work, no email, no phone. It’s harder than it sounds, but I’m finding that it lets my brain relax and (often) wander. In this case, my brain wandered to an …
Basically, this is like the traditional chocolate-dipped strawberry’s cooler cousin. Check out my full tutorial at Bustle!
