Tag Archives: lifestyle

Brownie Cake \\ Sweet Laurel

Brownie Cake My brother Paul invented this cake. He’s in law school, and whenever he comes over, I make him brownies because, gasp, he’s not a cake person. Can you imagine? Anyways, as I said, he invented this cake. He suggested I pair the brownies with our classic coconut whipped cream, and this delectable cake […]

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Keto Cookies \\ Sweet Laurel

Keto Cookies Our Keto Cake has been such a hit, I decided to share another Keto-friendly recipe with you! I must confess, I am guilty of keeping this cookie dough in my fridge and snacking on it from time to time… Enter the Keto Cookie. A delicious, guilt free dessert, low carb, and sweetened with […]

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Paleo Energy Bites \\ Sweet Laurel

Mom needs energy! That’s something I’ve learned these past 11 months with the Nico boy! It usually happens like this: Baby is hungry, and you are hungry… At the same time. The only problem is mom only has one hand, because she’s feeding baby with the other hand (breastfeeding, bottle, spoon, etc). I designed this […]

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Dairy Free Tzatziki and Grain Free Crackers \\ Sweet Laurel

This Greek girl cannot get enough Tzatziki! The creamy, cucumber and dill sauce goes with everything, seriously. Whether it is grilled veggies, salad, or kebabs, the list goes on. I first started to make my own Tzatziki for my husband, who has been dairy free since childhood. This is the version I make for my […]

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Breastfeeding Nico \\ Sweet Laurel

Breastfeeding is one of the best parts of this new chapter of life with Nico. There are so many things that go into having a baby, giving birth to a baby and recovering from having a baby. For me, breastfeeding was an instant comfort, and gave me stamina, and empowered me as a mother. After the […]

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