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Macadamia Nut Milk: #LowIodineDiet

March 15, 2019 By Laura Leave a Comment

Homemade Macadamia Nut Milk

Macadamia Nut Milk is my favorite nut milk, as it is creamy and rich with maple overtones that do not interfere with using it as a dairy substitute (homemade hazelnut and almond milks are too strong for me). Homemade nut milk is a godsend during a low iodine diet, and it is richer and creamier-once… 

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Coconut Oil Pound Cake: #BundtBakers

January 15, 2015 By Laura 38 Comments

Coconut Oil Pound Cake with Flaked Coconut Glaze

This Coconut Oil Pound Cake is perfumed with coconut, moist, and just a tad springier than traditional pound cake, and it is absolutely delicious. Keep reading for more on Bundt Bakers this month! Affiliate links have been used for items I am discussing. OK I have a question for the photography buffs and food bloggers,… 

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Vanilla Citrus Perunillas: Alex Bakes!; Review of Charcutería

July 8, 2014 By Laura 11 Comments

Vanilla Citrus Perunillas with Fiori di Sicilia

Vanilla Citrus Perunillas are a crumbly, shortbread-type cookie that everyone loves! We loved them so much we made them a second time for my sister’s cookie table at her wedding! A copy of Charcutería: The Soul of Spainfollow was sent to me by the publishers for purposes of an honest review. Affiliate links were used… 

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Hi! I’m Laura and I am a recovering history major who has re-channeled all of my passion for learning about the history of different countries to learning about their food culture. That doesn’t mean every dish on here is strictly authentic, but it does mean that even my adaptations are not undertaken lightly. My goal is to show you–by doing–that these dishes are possible in your kitchen. Including desserts because I have quite the sweet tooth! Read More…

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