Year Three
YOU GUYS. Three years ago today, I made a loaf of bread after class and took pictures of it. I texted my friends and asked them to help me think of a cute name. And I started a blog.
A few of you came and saw it. Then a few more of you came. Then I got all smiley. And fell in love with photography. And tested hundreds of recipes. I learned that there were things I could be kinda GOOD at. Things I had a passion for!
And here we are! 663 posts, 983 photos, two new cameras, lots of new friends, and three years later. All I have in my heart is love and gratitude.
I have learned so much and grown so much from blogging, and this space has become a true refuge for me. Three years ago I made one of the BEST decisions I have ever made in my life. Thank you guys for being here with me!
-Lauren
I would LOVE IT if you would comment below and say hi! Tell me how long you’ve been reading and maybe a little about yourself! Let’s be friends.
Pumpkin Spice Banana Bread
It took us quite a while, but it finally feels like autumn here in the South. And I don’t know about you, but the second leaves start falling I start thinking of all the things I want to bake! This … Read More
My First Garden: From Seeds to Spring Harvest
One of the things I was MOST excited about when we bought our first home last year was the chance to have my own garden! Ever since I was a kid I’ve had this dream of living on a self-sustaining … Read More
Strawberry Lime Agua Fresca
Is it bad for me to admit that I really love cocktails? Oh well, too late. I really love cocktails. I don’t make a ton of them at home but few things get me as excited as going to a … Read More
Reflections on the First Half of Pregnancy
I had lots of lofty intentions about doing weekly pregnancy updates and videos and all sorts of things here on the blog! That didn’t happen (though I did shoot a first trimester update video weeks ago…the audio was so terrible … Read More
Dreamy Raspberry Coconut Overnight Oats
Look guys–I still make recipes! 😀 The truth is that I’m as active in my kitchen as ever! I still cook several times a week and I’ve never stopped being food obsessed (how could I stop??). Life got crazy and … Read More
Our Gender Reveal Party!
One of the things I was really excited to do when I found out I was pregnant was to have a gender reveal party. I know most people probably see them as a bit of a corny fad, but the … Read More
Big Life Updates!
Anybody still out there? 🙂 It’s been QUITE some time since my last blog post, and QUITE a bit has happened since then! Ironically, the last thing I told you a few months back was that I needed to give … Read More
Fall Harvest Chopped Salad with Smoky Maple Balsamic Dressing
I’ve been on a mission for the past few years to eat more seasonally and to really try and appreciate the variety that comes with a season change. I’m really going to miss summer berries, BUT I know that fall … Read More