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Hummingbird cake is a southern classic. This is my lightened up version using coconut sugar, spelt flour and fresh pineapple and banana. The best part? You only need a bowl and a wooden spoon. No heavy mixer or special equipment. Fewer dishes = more time to enjoy your cake! One Bowl Humming Bird Cake [...]
If you've never baked with olive oil before, trust me you're going to love it. I sub olive oil a lot in baking when butter is called for. I loveeeee butter but lets be real it's not great for you. Switching out olive oil (or coconut) is a great way get in some [...]
I know what you're thinking, avocado in cookies? WTF? Yes, as if we all weren't eating enough avocado as is, I'm here to tell you you should be putting it in your cookies. This recipe is just one you have to see to believe. The result is a rich, fudgey, chocolate cookie. Seriously, make these [...]
This is such a simple, quick breakfast to throw together. The combination of toasty bread, creamy ricotta and sweet jam is unbelievably delicious. Because this recipe only has three ingredients you really want to make sure you're using the top quality of each. If you live in Los Angeles you have to get to Lodge [...]
There are two kinds of biscuits, soft and pillowy or flakey layers. I like both and make both often, it usually just depends on how much time I have. It takes a little extra time and effort to get the layers but it's worth it! I've given instructions below for both versions. If you don't [...]
You know by now that when I bake it always has to be "healthy-ish." I've swapped white sugar for maple syrup in this recipe, which not only adds a healthier sweetness, it also keeps the muffins from drying out. This recipe is super easy to throw together (especially if you keep frozen blueberries on hand) [...]
Pavlova with Creme Fraiche and Berries This recipe is lovely year round. The outside is crisp with a pillowy marsh-mellow like center. I top mine with whipped creme fraiche and fruit. To keep in seasonal just switch up fruit topping. Side note: the above photo was in my outtakes seeing as a pair of [...]
One of my favorite things about these scones is they freeze so well. From freezer to finished, they're ready in under 20mins. You really can't beat that! Also, it should be noted that my English boyfriend has insisted these are not, in fact, scones. Has my whole life been a lie? I'm still not sure [...]
