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California Roll Sushi Poke Recipe

While California Rolls may be one of the most simple sushi rolls out there, this California Roll Poke Recipe is far from basic. After creating our Sushi Burger recipe & realizing just how easy it was to do so, we were determined to create similar style recipes. This California Poke recipe is different than a typical Poke Bowl […]

Where To Eat: The Cookie Joint

While all of our reviews highlight the best items you should be eating at each restaurant this review is a bit different as you can eat this food in the comfort of your own home. The Cookie Joint, a Chicago based company, serves up delicious cookies, specifically, cookie fries. Inspired by the American classic crinkle-cut French […]

Lavender Lemonade Recipe

Thank you Born Sweet Zing™ Stevia Sweetener and Collective Bias, Inc. for sponsoring this post. Try Zing™ Zero Calorie Stevia Sweetener for a taste of sweet excitement! All opinions are my own. #SweetExcitement #CollectiveBias Lemonade is our go-to summer drink of choice but this summer we’re mixing it up with a lavender infused flavor! This recipe could not be […]

Public Lives: Maritza Buelvas | Secret Recipes: Kale, Apple, & Spinach Smoothie

Upon entering into Maritza Buelvas, founder of Beauty For Bloggers, home you immediately feel transported to another destination. No longer are you in Chicago but instead greeted by the feel of a Parisian parlor. Designed entirely by Maritza, it’s evident this lady has a knack for making things beautiful. Which is why her career is centered around just […]

BBQ Grill Cupcakes

Father’s Day is right around the corner, June 19th to be exact, & this year make Dad something he’ll love! Homemade gifts are always extremely thoughtful as you have to put more time & effort into them. Of course, store bought ones are great & sometimes necessary depending on the occasion but in our experience we’ve noticed […]

The Best Australian Brands To Shop

Down under? Yup. Under the radar? Not so much. Australian brands have been taking over the contemporary fashion industry for quite some time now whether you realize it or not. Instead of incorporating trends into their designs they seem to set them through their lifestyles which the featured brands here are based off of. If you’ve […]

How To Throw The Perfect Tea Party

Hosting a party is a something you either absolutely love or completely despise. The task of putting together enough food, beverages, & decorations all while making sure guests are happy & enjoying the company is quite intimidating. After reading (in one night mind you…) Lauren Conrad’s latest book, Celebrate, we took it upon ourselves to host our […]

Where To Eat: Doodle’s Doughnuts

Hailing from Northern California where a neighborhood donut shop could be found on every corner, Dana Lanier founder of Doodle’s Doughnuts, was sad to learn this wasn’t the case in other cities. After relocating to Philadelphia, Dana decided to take this matter batter into her own hands. As someone who has baked her whole life & had master cake & […]

Lavender, Blueberry, & Peony Naked Floral Cake Recipe

This floral naked cake recipe is one of our favorites to date. Not only is is absolutely stunning but it tastes like heaven. Layers of vanilla cake & fluffy buttercream topped off with peony petals, sugared blueberries, drizzle of lemon, & fresh lavender, it truly can’t be beat. Make this for an upcoming birthday or […]

Ice Cream Sundae Jars Recipe

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SoHoppinGood #TopYourSummer #CollectiveBias School is out & warmer weather is finally upon us which can only mean one thing: SUMMER IS HERE! To celebrate we created over the top (literally…) Ice Cream Sundae Jars! These treats are super easy to make […]