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BOOK | Small Plates and Sweet Treats

Thursday, September 20

I absolutely LOVE Aran Goyoaga, author of the beautiful food blog: Cannelle et Vanille.

You've seen my attempt at recreating her gorgeous, healthy, wholesome dishes here.
(I even added her recipes to my "Promise Me" journey last February).

Aran has a way of sweeping you away into a different world with her gorgeous food photography.
She has this amazing connection with food linking her to fond memories of her childhood.
Her natural ability to convey the recollections of growing up in the Basque country oftentimes makes you feel you are there, sharing the experience.

There's a distinct feeling I get every time I look at her lovely food presentation...
or listen to the way her love of wholesome foods is directly tied into her love of family;
The family she grew up in...
and her own little family she is now raising.

I have been anticipating the release of her first book and I'm thrilled to say it's now available for pre-order.
The book is a lovely guide to how "Gluten-free food can be delicious and beautiful... and satisfying"
Check out the charming book trailer to see for your yourself...

Although I must warn you...
you may be unable to overcome the overwhelming desire to purchase the book. NOW.  *wink*



Wouldn't this be a fabulous gift for yourself...
or someone you know?

KEEPiNG iT REAL
You know that feeling you get after you've watched an amazing movie...an inspiring movie?
That feeling that makes you believe you can do anything...
Lighting that spark within you that reconfirms your dreams aren't out of reach
and reaching your fullest potential is just around the corner?
(I remember watching Flashdance and then dancing non-stop for weeks afterwards - thinking that was my calling in life). *blushing*

Well...I get that same feeling every time I visit Aran's food blog.
Her recipes inspire me to cook healthier for my family.
I've said before...
she's actually living the life (through cooking) that I feel I should/could be living.

Aran comes across as very organic...
genuine...
and approachable.
I like that.

I know I'm going to love her book.

books | Sweet Designs by Amy Atlas

Wednesday, January 25

For those of you who've been anxiously awaiting the release of the book by Amy Atlas...
(the one she's been working on behind the scenes for over the past two years)...


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Amy revealed the book cover yesterday and shared some insights into what we can expect...
• 352 pages
• 270 never-before-seen photos (including dessert tables)
• 15 chapters
• 100 "eye-popping" recipes
• 75 affordable DIY craft projects

I. Can't. Wait!!!

The book will be on shelves April 24th...
BUT you can....
PRE-ORDER yours NOW via Amazon.com at an amazing discounted price.
I purchased TWO...
one to keep pretty as a "coffee table book"
and the other one to keep in the kitchen.
GREAT idea...right?!
I should probably go back and order another one as a gift too?
What do you think?


KEEPiNG iT REAL
Want to know one of the reasons I've been so excited about this book release?
This has been a two-year project for Amy.
She took her time and put her heart into the pages.
It never felt to me that Amy was merely trying to capitalize on her success and large fan base by releasing a book.
She often shared her book journey and the behind-the-scenes with her readers over the past two years.
And guess what...
When Amy mentioned yesterday...
she worked really hard to keep the price point low for all of us...
my suspicions were confirmed! *wink*
Thank you for always being so genuine Amy!
I couldn't be more thrilled for you!!
I can't WAiT to get lost in the pages...

books | Miette

Friday, November 18

Busy behind the scenes = quiet on the blog. *wink*
So...
I thought I'd make it up to you by sending you off into the weekend...
with something I recently purchased that has me completely inspired.



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Not only are the pages filled with charming recipes...
The photos of the shop itself are charming...
Charming enough to want to travel to San Francisco...
just to be able to walk through the doors.
 Did you notice the scalloped pages?
So completely charming.
This baking book is so very charming...
I'd love to open up a charming pastry shop of my own.
Like. Right now! *wink*
If you are inspired...
I bought mine right here...

KEEPiNG iT REAL
Since I can't exactly go and open a pastry shoppe...
I feel inspired to make my studio FEEL like a pastry shoppe.
I'm seriously contemplating calling Miette and asking them for the name of the Wallpaper on the walls...
I'd LOVE to walk into my studio everyday and have that fabulousness to start my day off! YUM!!!
I LOVE it!!

By the way...Miette is the french word for "crumb".  (so charming) *wink*
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