2011 August | Life Tastes Like Food

In Transition…

Friendship, Life, Self-Exploration, Uncategorized 10 Responses »

Aug 242011

So now that my blog has successfully moved over from wordpress.com to a new host, I’m still moving. Physically, that is. To a new city! Frankly, it’s exhausting, especially because I hate packing and moving. I wish I could be cooking away right now but instead, I’m trying to convince myself which pots and pans I should keep and which I should donate. I am very excited to be moving though and can’t wait to begin this next chapter in life (more on that in the next post). It’s all very bittersweet. So for the time being, you may not hear from me for about a week (give or take a couple days) so I can get through my move smoothly! Can’t wait to tell you all about it, so stay tuned, you lovely readers :) In the meantime, these quotes express how I’m feeling right now–curious about the world [Continue Reading...]

Thai Iced Tea and the Giveaway Winners!

Drinks, Friendship, Giveaway, Guest post, Life, Recipe 4 Responses »

Aug 212011

About a month ago (wow, time flies!), I wrote a guest post for my friend, Shellina, over at The Frugal Flambe. Now, that same pitcher of Thai tea I made for the post is definitely gone, and I’ve been craving it for, oh, about a month. Not to mention that within this time frame Shellina and her family have gained a new addition to their family! Their new little bundle of joy, Abigail, is so beautiful! Congratulations, Shellina! Also, congratulations to the three winners of the coffee cup giveaway: Sunni, Sarah Michelle, and Jhenifer! Please email me at lifetasteslikefood@gmail.com for more information on how to receive your prize! Thanks to everyone that entered! BUT WAIT, as a consolation prize (because I truly wish I could give everyone one of these awesome mugs), here is a 10% off coupon code for any order at Dawn’s Etsy Shop! So if you want one (or [Continue Reading...]

M&M, Chocolate Chip, Walnut Cookies

Baking, Cooking, Dessert, Food, Friendship, Giveaway, Life, Recipe, Snacks 6 Responses »

Aug 182011

After reading Jessica’s cookie post from her blog How Sweet It Is, I could not get cookies out of my mind! So first, I used her recipe to make Heath Bar and walnut cookies: They were so good, but I was still dreaming of her cute, colorful cookies. So then I made another batch just like hers–with M&Ms: Then, I decided to throw in the kitchen sink and made M&M, chocolate chips, AND walnut cookies: I threw in walnuts at the end to convince myself that they were “healthy”, therefore making it ok to eat more of them. Um, I think I ate about 5 times as many cookies I should have eaten. Whoops! Yes, I went a little cookie crazy, but I am not sorry at all! At all. My roommates even ate the batch that overcooked because I forgot about them in the oven. Even though I told them not [Continue Reading...]

Giveaway: Life Tastes Like Food Mustache Mugs!

Drinks, Food, Friendship, Giveaway, Life 45 Responses »

Aug 112011

Drumroll, please… So Life Tastes Like Food has recently taken the big step and moved from WordPress.com to being self-hosted. I can do so much more with the site now! The greatest downfall is this: anyone that is currently subscribed to my blog will not receive anymore updates UNLESS THEY SUBSCRIBE AGAIN on the new site (so make sure you re-subscribe!). To thank you for being fans of Life Tastes Like Food and any trouble this move may have caused, I’m holding a giveaway!! I’m picking not one, not two, but THREE lucky winners. Wheee! Life Tastes Like Food mustache mugs! How could this NOT brighten up your morning?! They’re so whimsical and cute, I just can’t get enough of them. Thank you Dawn for customizing them for me. See her entire Etsy shop here. Meet my best friend, Megan. We drink tea and coffee like this all the time! Well, [Continue Reading...]

Greek Salad with Lemon Garlic Dressing

Food, Health, Life, Lunch, Recipe, Uncategorized 3 Responses »

Aug 102011

So, I know I’ve already done a post on a traditional Greek salad, but I thought I’d do another version of it. My original post consisted of the same recipe used when I visited the Greek Islands and Athens about 6 years ago. Recently though, I have encountered numerous restaurants that serve their Greek salads differently. Maybe it’s served this way in other parts of Greece, or maybe it’s just Greek “inspired” but either way, I have not been able to stop eating this salad! It started when I ate a version of it at a local pizza joint. The light, lemony dressing caught my attention, and when it was mixed in with the butter leaf lettuce, kalamata olives and tomato wedges, I really enjoyed the combination. Then, fast forward to a couple of weeks later at another local restaurant named Crepeville: I was there for lunch when my collegue ordered [Continue Reading...]

Cookies and Cream Cupcakes

Baking, Cooking, Dessert, Food, Friendship, Life, Recipe, Snacks 18 Responses »

Aug 042011

I dreamed a dream…of cookies and cream…cupcakes. There’s something about rich, decadent, chocolate cupcakes filled with hidden bits of oreo cookies and topped off with a nice big swirl of cookies and cream frosting. When I think of cookies and cream, I think of either ice cream or a milkshake. So when I was considering making a cupcake version, I debated on how I wanted to do it. Luckily, Bakerella read my mind and posted a recipe for exactly that a week earlier! Thanks, Bakerella!!! You are amazing. I added extra oreo crumbs to the frosting because I wanted it to taste like an Oreo, and I also sprinkled some more oreo crumbs on after I piped the cookies and cream frosting on to the cupcakes. Then, I topped each cupcake off with a little mini oreo and enjoyed one (or three) while taking the pictures. Shhhh! Later that night, [Continue Reading...]

Marinated Lamb Chops

Cooking, Dinner, Food, Guest post, Health, Life, Recipe No Responses »

Aug 022011

The following guest post is written by Shellina over at The Frugal Flambe. Check out her blog! She’s awesome. ——————————————————————————————————————————- As an avid home cook, I love farmer’s markets. There are a couple of reasons for this. First and foremost, fresh ingredients taste the best- bottom line. You just can’t beat the bright flavors achieved by using ingredients you purchased that morning. (Of course, this isn’t always possible- but on a Saturday morning immediately following a farmer’s market? Oh yeah, you can do that.) Second, let’s talk about photography. As I outlined in my Food Photography How-To post(s), using high quality, fresh ingredients will yield the best photos. Think about it: bright green spices and vegetables will photograph better than something canned. It just will. And finally, there’s something rewarding about purchasing locally grown ingredients and then making magic in your own kitchen. The benefits of farmer’s markets are obvious. [Continue Reading...]

Mango, Pineapple, Banana, Orange Smoothie

Breakfast, Drinks, Health, Recipe 10 Responses »

Aug 012011

Mango, Pineapple, Banana, Orange Smoothie

The name says it all. This smoothie is so refreshing during the summertime. It’s a creamy citrus blend that makes you feel like you’re drinking an orange cloud. And not only will this cool you down on a hot summer’s day, but it’s also incredibly healthy. My secret weapon? Greek yogurt. This is going to sound completely ridiculous, but about a year ago, I sat down in front of my computer one day and decided to research yogurt for hours. No joke. Why, you ask? You’d think it was because I was forced to, but nope! I just did it because I was so curious about yogurt. Now I get to share my findings with you, as well as the yogurt standards I now go by! I usually only eat Greek yogurt now, but either kind is good for you, so take your pick. Here are some of the benefits of each [Continue Reading...]