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Paleo Pumpkin Chia Pudding

Lydia October 23, 2018

As much as I really want to buy bags upon bags of mini crunch bars and peanut butter m&ms for Halloween, I’ve been trying to be healthier about my sugar intake. I go through waves of how adamant I am …

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No-Bake “Berry” Chocolatey Granola Bars

Lydia September 15, 2018

Hurricane Florence made landfall here in the Carolina’s on Friday, so for the whole week the entire eastern part of the state seemed to have been prepping for the oncoming storm. I was admittedly pretty bad about it. I didn’t …

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Homemade Beef & Broccoli (Whole30!)

Lydia September 5, 2018

Sooo I moved into my new apartment this past weekend! It was all very exciting and I’m so so sooo happy, but whew, what a weekend. My dad flew into town to help me out (a mom who drives across …

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Concord Grape Galette w/ Peanut Butter Ice Cream

Lydia August 20, 2018

OMG. Buckle down, people. I think this is my favorite recipe of the summer!!! During my recent vacation to my family’s lake house I ate a lot of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. I was simply too busy doing vacation-y …

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Vietnamese Tofu Bahn Mi

Lydia August 18, 2018

Most of the time when you ask someone what their first job was, the answer is something like cashier or waitress. Maybe lifeguard. Mine was bike valet. Yes, you read that right. It was right before college, for a company …

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Chocolate Lavender Ice Cream Two Ways

Lydia August 17, 2018

I’ve been eating a lot of ice cream lately, partly because I’m emotional af, partly because it’s summer, and also because it seems to be everywhere I go and I honestly just can’t say no to the stuff. Recently I …

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Creamy Potatoes Au Gratin

Lydia March 31, 2018

Alright, people. Final 2018 Easter recipe begins now! I’m just going to start by saying the past week has been SO much fun for me to write. I always share a lot of recipes and holiday-oriented posts, but having all …

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“The Peter Rabbit” Cocktail

Lydia March 30, 2018

Sometimes family get togethers are only bearable with a little booze, which is why I made the perfect drink for your brunch menu this Easter! ;)

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Scrambled Sausage Breakfast Boats (Whole30!)

Lydia January 10, 2018

Other than baking projects, breakfast meals are my favorite to make/photograph. Also eat. Breakfast is just so goooood. Can you name a bad breakfast food? I can’t! Pancakes. Waffles. Oatmeal. Parfaits. Eggs. Sausage. Bacon. Crepes. French Toast. Burritos. Quiche. Bagels! …

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Bûche De Noël

Lydia December 22, 2017

Okay. I did it. I did the damn thing. I did the ultimate Christmas baking accomplishment. I made a bûche de noël. And it was so much fun!!! Isn’t she gorgeous?! Look at that swirl, those bark marks, those MUSHROOMS. …

Holiday Home Decor 2018

Lydia December 12, 2018

I’m so excited to finally share some more shots of my home and details on this years Christmas decorations in todays holiday home tour! Decorating this apartment by myself has been a pretty big undertaking, one that I’ve worked hard …

Cranberry Relish & The Perfect Leftover Sandwich

Lydia November 21, 2018

Some might call it jumping the gun, others will call it being well prepared, but regardless of how you spin it, today I’m sharing a recipe for cranberry sauce that is just begging to be on your day-after-Thanksgiving turkey sandwich. …

Healthy (but still delicious!) Mashed Potatoes

Lydia November 20, 2018

We’re keeping this party going with another side dish, a healthy spin on one of my favorite Thanksgiving staples. These mashed potatoes are dairy free, but pack a lot of flavor and still have a great consistency. Honestly, your guests …