Lattes. Something I am passionate about and definitely something you’ll see lots of at Sweet Laurel Cake Shop! We’re getting really excited to open this summer, and as you can imagine I am recipe testing up a storm all things cake AND all things coffee! For the lattes here, I started with a coconut milk that I […]
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 […]
In my humble opinion, a cookie party is not a cookie party without a Raspberry Thumbprint Cookie! My dear friend and partner at Sweet Laurel hosts a festive holiday cookie swap every year. You can be sure I’m bringing these cookies this year! Complete with our homemade, refined sugar-free jam, this cookie satisfies the sweet […]
Dairy-free dreams come true with this cheesecake. My husband Nick is a cheesecake guy. It is his favorite dessert, and if he is craving a really special treat, cheesecake is usually at the top of his list. When we changed our lifestyle to be grain-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free, I needed to figure out an […]
Did someone say dairy-free and delicious? Our Sweet Laurel pumpkin nut milk is the best way to usher in the holidays, and the closest thing to a healthy, vegan egg nog we’ve ever tasted. It’s no surprise that most menus this time of year are filled with less than healthy ingredients. Luckily, we’ve nailed down […]