A Side of Sweet

Mother’s Day Gift Idea

The only gift you need this Mother’s Day is the Self Love Bundle from Lauryn’s Garden. Everything about this set is just beautiful. Give mom a gift that is both luxurious and restorative. The bundle includes a rose petal detox mineral bath, pomegranate rose massage oil, rose water facial toner, a (reusable) water-activated makeup remover cloth, and a travel-sized hand & surface sanitizer-formulated with CDC approved organic ingredients and infused with essential oil. It’s vegan and non-toxic. The Self Love Bundle ships directly to mom which is important in this new era of social distancing we find ourselves in. Even if we can’t be together this Mother’s Day, this beautiful set will let her know she’s your number one.

Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2019

Mother’s Day is this Sunday so it’s time to get your act together! I put together this little gift guide to give you ideas for what to get your mom, grandma, or someone special who helped raise you this year! Even though only four products made the cut, there’s a little something here for all kinds of moms! It includes a pampering gift set, fitness ideas, custom art, and even something for the eco-conscious mom who wants to make a positive impact in the lives of other artisans. If you tend to be a last minute gift giver, a few are even available on Amazon prime meaning you can get them before the weekend!

Read on for the gift guide…

Rosé Cider Mint Juleps + Kentucky Derby Party Recipes

Gluten Free Dairy Free Nut Free Vegetarian Vegan

Everything you need to know for hosting a Kentucky Derby Party, including food ideas, attire and a fabulous recipe for Rosé Cider Mint Juleps.

Kentucky Derby Party Ideas, Food Recipes Attire and Decorations

The Kentucky Derby has always been on my bucket list. At 145 years old, it’s truly part of the fabric of America. The excitement, the fashion, the parties! I thought it would be fun to host a Kentucky Derby viewing party this year to get in on the revelry.

Read on for ideas for hosting your own Kentucky Derby party…… Read More »

Lavender Macarons with Lavender Buttercream Filling

Gluten Free Vegetarian

A recipe for perfect lavender macarons with a fragrant lavender buttercream filling. The buttercream frosting also works great for cupcakes and cakes!

Best Lavender Macarons

This fall, I was tasked with making macarons for a 200+ person wedding for some of our closest friends. As soon as I started, I regretted committing to the project! Making 500 macarons in an apartment kitchen is a fool’s errand.

Read on for the Lavender Macaron Recipe…

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Thick Cornmeal Waffles from Brown Sugar Kitchen

Nut Free Vegetarian

This cornmeal waffles recipe from Brown Sugar Kitchen are the best waffles you’ll ever eat! They pair great with fried chicken as they are slightly savory.

Our lazy weekend breakfast has always been pancakes, especially these lemon ricotta ones. A few months ago, I finally invested in a waffle iron to add some variety to our breakfast routine. I love thick Belgian ones, they are so pretty and so fun to eat. We’ve been experimenting with waffle batters to find our go-to and I think I finally settled on it.

The secret?

Cornmeal.

Read on for the cornmeal waffle recipe…

Millionaire Bars Recipe – Chocolate & Caramel Shortbread Dessert

Nut Free Vegetarian

This delicious Millionaire Bars recipe is every bit as decadent as the name suggests. It features a shortbread base, topped with caramel, followed by chocolate.

These delicious Millionaire bars are every bit as decadent as the name suggests. They could be the love child of a lemon bar and a scotcharoo. The shortbread base is sweet and butter, and then they are layered with caramelized sweetened condensed milk followed by a layer of melted chocolate. Nom…. Read More »