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The Sunnysideup
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Find a little sunshine and inspiration here. I share my favorite recipes, inspired lessons, creative experiments and all things that make this life a happy one.
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Garlic Scape-Parsley Pesto

I stayed away from garlic scapes last year because, well, I wasnt all that familiar with the ingredient and so, was admittedly a tad intimidated.  Not that Im frightened of garlic scapes, I...

2 days ago

Happy Friday!

Happy Friday everyone! It most definitely feels like summa-summa-summa time and Ive got a nice long weekend to bask in the sun and enjoy every minute of it. We like to take the "no-plans" app...

25 may 12

FOODLOVE: Cauliflower Stir Fried "Rice"

In case you were wondering, its not all cakes, pies and cookies here at The Sunnysideup although I know it must appear that way at times.  I love, love, love to make sweets, but my everyday meal...

24 may 12

GARDENING: The Herb Garden

Oregano I live in an old house thats equipped with old-school features like a side door that opens right into the kitchen.  Its a neighborly door, one that welcomes people directly into the hear...

23 may 12

Foodlove: Buttermilk Cake with Peaches and Honeyed Brown Butter

When in doubt, bake it out, right?  On Tuesday night,  I received word that I was passed up for a job that I really, really, really wanted.  I had applied for what seemed the perfect p...

17 may 12

RECAP: Eating Local in the New South

On Tuesday night, I attended Eating Local in the New South, an event at the Levine Museum of the New South promoting the local foods movement here in Charlotte.  Nearly 200 guests of all ages &n...

17 may 12

SNAPS: Wildflowers and Instagram Love

There are these amazing wildflowers growing on the side of the highway where I live and every time I travel the interstate, I want to stop and pick some for myself. I never end up doing it because Im...

15 may 12

FOODLOVE: Miniature Lavender Shortbreads

I love how inspiration in the kitchen can stem from most anywhere.  It can be a smell reminiscent of childhood or an unexpected ingredient at the market.  Other times, it is a new technique...

10 may 12

MADE WITH LOVE: DIY Herb Planter for Mom

Mothers Day is coming up this Sunday and Im going to be working most of the day. Drats! In a perfect world, I would have prepared a beautiful brunch for my mother (a.k.a. Mama Rizz), a labor of ...

09 may 12

MONDAY MANTRA: "O" is for Optimism

Print by EvaJuliet I dont know about you, but Im feeling pretty optimistic this morning. Ive already got my workout in, breakfast in my belly and happiness in my heart. I had a really lovely Sunday t...

07 may 12

SNAPS: April Photo

Ohai! Remember these photos from January and February? Well, the Mister and I fell off our monthly tripod photo wagon and missed the month of March entirely. Well have to make that one up. The photo ...

06 may 12

FOODLOVE: Almost Raw Chocolate "Cheese"c ake

Im not vegan, but I like their style.  A while back I made this raw version of a cheesecake for a vegan dinner I was attending.  It got rave reviews from our veggie friends and I ...

03 may 12

WEDDING: DIY Brooch Bouquet

Last year I took a road trip with my buddy Nikki to the Wedding Day Hooray, an indie wedding marketplace and all around good time in Atlanta, Georgia.  She was pimping her wares and I was huntin...

02 may 12

FOODLOVE: Roasted Strawberry-Ginger Jam

I get a little giddy this time of year when farmers markets begin to explode with produce and sweet, delicious fruit. Im like a kid in a candy store, grabbing armfuls of whatever looks good, hoping I...

27 apr 12

MADE WITH LOVE: Handmade birthday wishes

I made a list of goals at the beginning of this year of thirty-one things I wanted accomplish during my 31st year. Number eighteen on the list was "Handmade birthday wishes for my besties" &n...

25 apr 12

MONDAY MANTRA: Are you enjoying the journey?

They say all good things take time. Aint that the truth! As a child, I would daydream of who and what I was going to be when I grew up. I was going to be a princess, the first female President, ...

23 apr 12

MONDAY MANTRA

I took this photo yesterday during my most amazing Sunday full of happy adventures. I saw these pennants waving in the wind while the Mister and I enjoyed a sweet indulgence at the local yogurt shop....

16 apr 12

DANCE!: An 80s mix and a wedding update

Photo taken with Instagram Happy Friday, friends! Any fun on tap for you this weekend? Ill be kicking it close to home for the most part.  Ive got plans to plant more veggies and get organized f...

13 apr 12

FOODLOVE: Breakfast in a Hurry

OMG! Is it really Thursday already?  I returned Tuesday afternoon from an impromptu Easter visit with family in Knoxville and then I blinked and it was Thursday. Holy smokes! I need a time lasso...

12 apr 12

DANCE!: Music Lately

Hell0 friends! Im happy to be back here on a Friday with some new music finds. Today, Ill be sharing a few different mixes that have recently caught my ear. I am, admittedly, not the best music ...

06 apr 12

WEDDING: The Biggest Detail

Some people have their big day planned before they hit puberty. They know exactly what their dress will look like and have orchestrated their nuptials long before they marry.  Not me.  I di...

05 apr 12

MONDAY MANTRA: In this moment, I am...

Illustration by Lisa Congdon Im chuckling as I write this because whenever I post a Monday Mantra, it is usually because I need a reminder myself.  I dont write these because I am an expert on l...

02 apr 12

Happy Springtime Illustrations

Snail Bison Chickadee Hedgehog Elephant Beetle Moose Squirrel Unicorn Kitty Arent these the happiest darn illustrations? I came across Katie Vernons lovely work while browsing for all things spring o...

28 mar 12

MONDAY MANTRA: The "F" Word

Forecast icon by Simon Walker It doesnt take much time with me to know that I dabble in the occasional swear word. My mother says that it  should have been me who was the sailor in the family in...

26 mar 12

DANCE!: Blue Skies and Happy Trails

The First Freedom by Hollie Chastain Springtime feels like this lovely collage print by artist Hollie Chastain.  Everything is alive and colorful. Springtime evokes a sense of freedom where all ...

23 mar 12

Happy First Day of Spring!

I couldnt think of a better day to welcome my favorite season than this very day. Theres not a cloud in the sky and the weather is tops.  I sat down at my computer this morning to catch up on th...

20 mar 12

MADE WITH LOVE: Vintage Inspired Save-the-Dates

The  Mister and I  made our nuptials all sorts of official when we mailed our save-the-dates to our beloved family and friends on Monday.  Seven months from now, were tying the knot di...

15 mar 12

MONDAY MANTRA: A Manifesto Worth Repeating

Have you read the Holstee manifesto before? Chances are, if you have the internet, you probably have a time or two. Its a statement of truths that  never fails to resonate with me. Ive...

12 mar 12

DANCE!: Gardens & Villa

I love stumbling upon new (to me) bands. I get so excited about things like this, especially because Im attracted to older  sounds (think Motown). Finding a modern band that I dig is like scorin...

09 mar 12

FOODLOVE: Bite-sized Bliss

Have I ever told you about my love affair with nutella?Well, get comfortable. This may take awhile. I first discovered this sweet nectar of the goddesses while backpacking through Europe in 2003...

08 mar 12

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