Category Archives: Cookbook Challenge
Less Chipmunk-y and Recipe: Perfect Roasted Sweet Potato
Miraculously, I’m actually beginning to look like a normal human being again. In other words, my jowels are no longer the size of Jamaica. Diggin’ it. I can’t say that getting my wisdom teeth pulled over a break has been … Continue reading
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Postponing the Challenge
Hello sunshine So after much indecision, I’ve decided to postpone the cookbook challenge at the halfway point. I reached Day 14, even though I’ve only posted up until Day 10. It’s not because I’m quitter. It’s not because these cookbooks … Continue reading
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Cookbook Challenge – Day 10: Simple Sesame & Poppy Tea Cookies
Fun Fact: I’ve never made “fancy cookies.” Sure, I’ve made your standard choco chippers, amazing oatmeal raisin babies, and oh-so-simple sugar cookies. But I’ve never made fancy cookies. (Madelines, milanos, tea cakes, black and whites cookies..nope.) I’ve stared at them … Continue reading
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Cookbook Challenge – Day 9: Red Thai Tofu
Hmm. I’m writing about Day 9 of this challenge, but it’s technically Day 13. Well, apparently, punctuality isn’t my strong suit. You know what is though? Thai food. And by that, I mean that I’m skilled at consuming delicious delicious … Continue reading
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Cookbook Challenge – Day 8: Ultra Dense & Fudgy Healthy-ish Brownies
Shame on me–posting about hummus and then disappearing for days on end. Didn’t I tell you hummus and I were heading to Fiji on our honeymoon? No? Okay, so maybe that didn’t happen… Because I cheated on hummus with brownies. GASP! … Continue reading
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Cookbook Challenge: Day 6 – Brown Sugar & Caramel-Pecan Blondies
The other day, I was discussing hair color with mother dearest. (a.k.a. ASOS Mom) Now, before you go getting all excited, there was no amazing revelation following said conversation. It was just further acknowledgement of the fact that I’d make … Continue reading
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Sneak Peak!
These blondies were Day 6. Glorious. I’m running out the door to go the beach with the best friend! Recap to come later -Lexi
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Cookbook Challenge – Day 5: Peach-Berry-Coconut Crumble
Good morning, sunshine Oyy vey. I’m beat! It’s Day 5 of the challenge, and I’m already struggling to cook the required recipe per day and then blog about it. That’s not to say I haven’t been cooking though–I cook or … Continue reading
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Cookbook Challenge – Day 4: Creamy Garlic (“Caesar Salad”) Dressing
Seeing as I’m supposed to go dorm shopping in about 10ish minutes, this recap is going to be quick, easy, and garlicky. Which is a good thing–because that’s precisely how I would describe this dressing. Quick. Easy. And garlicky. Is … Continue reading
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Cookbook Challenge – Day 3: Healthy Mac ‘n Cheese
I have bit of a rocky relationship with Mr. Mac ‘n cheese. We have quite the history together, actually. You see, during my childhood days, it was puppy love–the undisputed food of choice on nights where ASOS Mom & Dad … Continue reading
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