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1. Happy Thursday, friendly faces! I wanted to start by saying sorry for being a little quieter here on Spoons for the past couple of weeks. I ended up taking an unplanned but much-needed blogging break to try and deal with this weird writer’s block and/or creative funk that I’ve been feeling for a while now, and I think it’s been helping. But at the same time, it feels so weird to feel so disconnected from the blog world… like I literally have no idea what’s been happening lately and I feel like I’m hovering around in that awkward “Hi, remember me? Is it okay if I come back now?” stage. I know, I know. It’s all in my head. And I know I’ll get over it as soon as I start posting and reading more regularly… which I’m going to try my best to start doing from here on in. This radio silence is for the birds.
2. Oh! And I didn’t forget that I owe you guys the cookies I mentioned in my last post. I’m seriously obsessed with these things and I think I’m on batch #5? Or maybe it was 6… Either way, I whip up a new one as soon as I run out because I can’t handle not having them on hand to munch on. Saturday! Pinky promise.
3. So who went to go see Beauty and the Beast already? And what did you think? I braved the crowds to see it on opening weekend, and while I thought it was pretty good, I ended up going back to watch the original and decided that nothing could ever compare to my #1 favourite Disney movie. Maybe it’s all the sentimental feels from being a kid, or the fact that I went in with the bar raised super high, but I felt like this new one lost some of the magic that the original had. I dunno. Let me know what you think!
4. I did the unthinkable – I actually washed my makeup brushes. It’s a horrible habit and one I keep meaning to fix, but I just can’t get myself keep forgetting to wash my makeup brushes on a regular basis. Please tell me I’m not alone on this one?
5. Oh! And I’m pretty sure that I’ve mentioned this one at some point, but one of my best tips for washing makeup brushes is to use baby shampoo – just wet the brush, squeeze a little shampoo into the palm of your hand, and swirl the brush around in it so that it gets all nice and foamy. This stuff is gentle enough to not wear our your brushes, but it also manages to get out all the oil and grime super quick. Plus it’s dirt cheap and lasts forever.
6. I’m so ready for summer. And not even so much for the warmer weather and longer days (although those are fabulous too), but for the fresh fruit. I’ve been living off of frozen fruit for the whole winter, and we need to take a minute to talk about frozen strawberries. I don’t like them. It might just be me, but outside of maybe using them in smoothies, I just can’t eat them straight from the bag like I can all my other frozen fruit. And if I get a bag of mixed berries or something? I’ll pick out all the good ones and leave the strawberries behind. Thank goodness for homemade chia jam…
7. And before I go, I just wanted to thank you guys SO.FREAKING.MUCH for all of your amazing support on my cookbook. Man… all the messages and pics you’ve been sending me – it’s surreal. You don’t even know how nervous I was when it was launching, and to see all the positive feedback has been amazing. Thank you. Love you. Miss you. And see you soon <3
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Frozen strawberries are really only good for baked goods and the blender. Speaking of baked goods, I’ve made three muffin recipes thus far from your cookbook, and I’m planning on a fourth this week. I love them and so does the baby. Also it turns out some of my friends love your recipes too. They knew all about your eats, although not that we were friends. Small world.
Also thanks for reminding me to clean my makeup brushes. It’s been months. Oops.
Love your blog and recipes! I just made the strawberry banana muffins from your cookbook yesterday andthey were all fine by breakfast time today, so good! Enjoyed by kiddos and adults.
I was super hyped about Beauty and the Beast, but I’m waiting till it comes out on DVD per my usual, and I’ve been hearing half rave reviews and half meh, so I’m nervous now. 👀 I am the same about frozen strawberries (and wanting summer!! Though mainly for warmth + less rain…), bough I tend to eat few fruits frozen. Mainly bananas and mangoes. 😋 So glad you were able to rest and get a break!! 💖 Can’t wait for the cookies tomorrow!! 💪🏽
I visit many times your articles of food. And many of times I find something new, interesting and delightful.
First of all, those cookies…. WOW! Second, thanks for the reminder and the tip on washing makeup brushes. I SO need to do that as well!
I am terrible at washing my makeup brushes! I have brush cleaner from Sephora but I love the idea of using baby shampoo!
Girl, those cookies. I want to eat that whole stack right now.
Oh god I always forget to wash my makeup brushes and really need to do that too lol
I also have to say that you hot chocolate smoothie bowl is amazing !! I had that for breaky at uni today and it was the best !! I’m addicted and need to make another one tomorrow !! I can’t wait to discover other flavors 🙂
Congrats on your cookbook.
I am so ready for spring but around here it seems such a long way away. It’s still freezing!!!
I saw Beauty and the Beast and yes I loved it but it definitely doesn’t have the magic of the Disney movie. I miss Angela Landbury as Mrs Potts, etc.
I literally cannot remember the last time I cleaned my makeup brushes. Thanks for the reminder. 😛
I haven’t seen Beauty and The Beast yet but I kind of want to. I haven’t seen a movie in theaters since…August?
Your cookbook will be the death of me I swear. I have tabbed so many pages already and just the thought of only picking 1 to be my “first” is giving me anxiety. Why couldn’t I just live next door so that I could be your taste tester during the process? I want it alllll! But thankfully I have the book forever and ever now and can make a recipe a day 😉
I’m seeing it this weekend and pretty excited. i think i’ll love it regardless because.. childhood 😊 Oh my gosh, I never wash my brushes and you just reminded me that they are way overdue… cant imagine whats on them hah!
Just ordered the cookbook! I’m so excited!!!!
Yeah, I agree with you about Beauty and the Beast. It really cannot compare to the original cartoon!
I ordered extra copies of your cookbook and sent them to friends who I know have a sweet tooth but try to eat healthier on a regular basis. They LOVE them! In fact, we’ve been swapping text photos of who has baked what. Chocolate zucchini muffins are a favorite so far!
I feel like I need a bloggy break here soon! I’ve been so busy with work and buying a house that I just don’t seem to have much energy left for anything else. Do what you need to do, girl!
Those cookies look so good! I’ve been craving chocolate chip cookies but they don’t sell chocolate chips anywhere here!!
1. I’m loving the new cookbook. I promise to post pictures soon. 2. I never wash my makeup brushes. I just don’t remember. #epicfail 3. I saw Beauty and the Beast, and I really liked it a lot. I loved the original, but there’s room in my heart for this new adaptation. I thought it was well done and lovely to watch. 4. Good to hear from you, but it’s okay to take a break. We all need them to recharge.
You’re so not alone on the makeup brushes. IT’s embarrassing how long I go between cleanings
Girl, with your cookbook and all the work that goes with it, I think you earned a little break! Glad you took a little time (although we missed ya).
I can’t wait to see Beauty and the Beast!
And I hardly ever wash my makeup brushes either…whoops. Baby shampoo is great for it, I must agree.
Ohhhh goodnesss. I have been awful about my makeup brushes lately…. it’s BADDD and needs to be done. I have some overpriced MAC cleaner collecting dust… should have bought the baby soap! lol!
I am sooo bad about washing my makeup brushes. I’m glad I’m not the only one!!!
I haven’t seen Beauty and the Beast yet but feel like I’ll feel the same way, nothing compares to the original. And so ready for summer, def need to try a chia jam!
Wash makeup brushes? Does thinking I really ought to so that count?
And I didn’t think people eat frozen strawberries. I buy fresh year round (even though they’re definitely not as good off season). I’ve just gotten hooked on having strawberries with breakfast.
Congrats on the cookbook — well deserved!
I think we all need a break now and again from the blogging world. It helps keep you wanting to actually blog at a later point. I’m ready for summer as well…I’m so tired of the cold and even the cold rain.
I’m glad to hear about your cookbook success. That is incredible.
Congrats on all your cookbook success. You produce such beautiful food. You deserve all the good things coming your way.