A Sweet Gift
Just the other day as I peered into my mailbox my heart lept as I spotted a small package. I quickly opened it to find a delectable treat and thoughtful note written from my new blogging friend Sara of Sprouted Kitchen. Most of you probably remember her post on Chocolate & Puffed Grain Morsels, a simple yet clever dessert that is easy to whip up and a more healthy alternative to some of the sweets currently residing in my pantry :)
Let me tell you, if you haven't made these, you should. And if you haven't met the lovely Sara, you must! I would have to say that her blog is in my top three....okay her blog may be my favorite. Her recipes are so easy yet so creative at the same time. And I don't think I can adequately explain how much I love the photography. Such unique angles, perfect composition and vibrant colors. I'm not a big fan of tofu but every time she posts about it I want to stuff my face with it!
Sara, THANK YOU for your thoughtful gift, your lovely comments and emails, and most of all thank you for sharing your wonderful talents as a cook and artist. I can't wait to meet you when you come visit Seattle :)
Confession: I may or may not have eaten these in one sitting.
Well, since Im on the subject of blogs I love I thought I would share a few more food lovin' gals whom I admire. There are so many to list so I will break it up into multiple posts, but I encourage all of you to visit these blogs and really take the time to read and enjoy the gifts that all of these women possess. If you have any suggestions for blogs or websites to check out please let me know, I am always looking for new recipes and inspiration!
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Oh you are so sweet and just made my day! And I completely agree with you about your favorites, Sara’s and the others are all my top reads! What a wonderful food blogging community we have here. My reading list just gets longer each day!
How sweet! I love small acts of kindness such as that. I follow her blog as well. I recently launched my food blog and have been inspired by her creativity and yours! So happy you enjoyed your chocolatey gift. I am thinking I may want to whip something up for a close friend of mine, why now? Right?
Have a good weekend. :)
oooo that looks (or looked =P) yummy! I will have to take a peek at those other blogs, I haven't heard of many of them. Thanks for the heads up!
I am SO flattered to be mentioned amongst such great company :) I love following your entries, and feeling like there is a friendship... even though we've never actually 'met' per se. Seattle may not be happening this year with the Scotland trip, but we WILL meet someday. 'Til then, we'll enjoy special treats! Thank you , Coco.
What a wonderful gift! I've bookmarked the morsels but haven't made them yet...maybe a project for this weekend!
How sweet of her! I love all of the blogs you have listed, so much goodness!
I just found your blog for the first time via Twitter. Truly, this is one of the most visually beautiful blogs I've ever seen. It's like flipping through the pages of a really lovely magazine. So happy I found you! Your beautiful photos, thoughtful writing, and soothing blog design are like a ray of sunshine this morning. xo, Dawn
I just stumbled across your blog and it's lovely. I completely agree on your recommendations. Outstanding bloggers and people!
aren't you the sweetest, coco! thank you so much for including me with such an incredible ensemble of ladies. it's always a true delight to visit this beautiful space you have created!
Oh you dear heart. Thank you, so very much. Such company you've placed me with, you've made my day. Scratch that, the whole rest of my week.
And really it must be said. You're the bee's knees.
Erin, my list is ever growing!!
Allison, yes you should whip up something for your friend! Even the smallest little gifts can mean so much to someone especially if they aren't expecting it :)
Vanessa, you are welcome! And if you have any sites you love please pass them along!
Sara, you MUST come to seattle after Scotland so I can buy you a stout and we can chat in scottish accents :)
Nicole, yes you must make these this weekend! You won't be sorry...make sure and let Sara know how they turn out!
Hannah, Honey & Jam is definitely amongst my favorites as well!!
Dawn, thank you SO much for taking the time to write such sweet words! I will have to try that lemon cake you just posted!
El, thank you!! your site is superb! Im off to look some more :)
Giao, you are most welcome and congrats again on Design Sponge!
Tara, thanks so much for writing and for sharing your lovely blog with us all!
That is incredibly thoughtful. A gift...and a gift of food. Doesn't get much better than that. And her website is fantastic. I only discovered it the other day. It's now a part of my regular blog rotation. But I must say that your photos are beautiful as well. The lighting makes me happy. The look of your blog, the photos, and the food are always so light and airy. To be honest, the whole of it makes me happy. Now can you just teach me how to take great shots like this?
:)
Wonderful post... Very informational and educational as usual!
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