2015

Okay. So, 2014 wasn't a great blogging year for me. Sorry about that. There were just too many things going on.. and still going on. My blogging has been somewhat restricted to lazy summer days and cold winter nights indoors. Those also happen to be the only times of the year when I get a break from school.

You really haven't missed much in the months of my absence. During the semester, I eat a lot of food that I don't make. After a 1 1/2 years of being in this dental hygiene program with two part-time jobs, I've realized.. I'm really freakin' tired. I'm hoping 2015 means then end of my academic career and a real start to my professional one.

But guys, it's a new year-- 2015. I can't promise the blog will be consistently active since my winter break is almost over. In fact, I may go completely radio silent again until I finish my last semester and officially become a RDH. However, I will continue to share whenever I can. 

Please bear with me. Still, my goal is to give you more than 16 posts this year. 

Happy New Year, lovelies! 

xo, 

Bri

still good and still on the blog

If you follow my Instagram, then you know I've been making a lot of goodies that are.. wait for it.. already on my silly, little blog. I post recipes on here not only for your lovely convenience but for my own, too. I can't remember every ingredient, measurement, and detail I've done in the past. But good news, the recipes are still tried and true to what I remember.

Here's a look at some of my favorite recipes on this blog that I recreated recently:

Grain-Free Granola: I have more requests for this recipe than probably anything else from my blog.  It looks ordinary, but it's probably my favorite snack ever. It's healthy, Paleo, grain-free, and definitely addicting. It's also super easy to make, and homemade granola is the best granola. It goes well in yogurt, with milk, or by the palmful.

Rustic Apple Pie: My dad loves apple pie, so I jazzed up this homemade rustic apple pie for him. The tart of the green apple and the buttery, crunchy sparkling sugar crust are the perfect combo. It's pretty and it should be made for people you really love.

Cheddar Jalapeño Bagels: Look at this bagel. Really look at it. How could this not be amazing?! My coworker said she was dreaming about it recently and [didn't you hear?] I make dreams come true. That's just what I do. She told me that since she had my cheddar jalapeño bagel, she has not eaten a store-bought one. With the jalapeños mixed into the dough and laid on top, this satisfies jalapeño lovers everywhere.

These three recipes are some of my absolute favorites. Try them! You won't regret it. Promise.

summer update.

I don't spend much time on this blog discussing my personal life unless it's related to my obsessions with baubles and baked goods (duh). However, this year has been a defining one for me and I feel somewhat compelled to share. Keep reading if you're interested in the other tidbits of my life. Stop reading if you just don't give a damn.

I just completed the first year of my Dental Hygiene Program. There were highs and lows, for sure. Being with the same 18 other people all day every day was an adjustment, especially because we are a mixed bag of personalities. After our last final, there was a sense of relief, overwhelming happiness, and just so much love. The reality is that, despite the momentary clashes or inklings of competitiveness, we have all really grown and learned from each other. Most importantly, we made it through the year together. Okay, that's enough mush.

The semester ended about 2 weeks ago but, you know, there were celebratory [alcohol-related] festivities (because we like each other a lot more when alcohol is involved). And those were followed by a recovery period, which included In 'N Out, sleep, and hydration (in no particular order).

Without school for the summer, I'm dedicating myself to both of my jobs and this blog. But, I plan on treating this blog like my third job-- one with an irregular schedule and no pay-- for your reading pleasure [or boredom] only. I am here to serve. You're welcome.

This summer, my goal is to give you more-- more recipes (especially Paleo ones) and more baubles (because I don't do that nearly enough). If you follow my Instagram, you know I haven't neglected either. They just haven't made it to my [small-time] blog over the past few months. I'll work on it though. Promise.

Okay, goodnight lovelies. We have lots of catching up to do starting tomorrow! xo

update: new recipes page

I did something amazing for you. Well, not that amazing.. but kind of, yes. Now, next to that "home" tab at the top, I've created a new "recipes" tab. (If you somehow can't find it, I hope you noticed that I also just linked it for you.) Yes, this is for you goons who don't think my outfit of the day and baubles are fun, awesome, or at all interesting. So, you know, the recipe tab is there whenever you feel like scoping out all the food stuff. I'll make sure to keep it updated for you guys.

Also, happy post-Valentine's Day. Here's the heart-filled valentines I made this year. And, so happens they just got featured here. Thanks, BaubleBar! Maybe, if you're lucky, I'll share this recipe with you. I said maybe.. After all, if I shared everything, I would have nothing unique left to my name. Every baker has to keep some secrets.