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Reboot, Refresh

by Carrie Allen
  Green juices by Nadia Damaso   It’s been a minute since you’ve heard from me, for which I am very sorry; however, I made a conscious decision in...
Posted in Celery Juice, Goop, Green smoothie, Half Baked Harvest, Healthy Eating, Medical Medium, My Berry Forest, Nutrition, NY Now, Thyme & Emerald

Eat, Capture, Share

by Carrie Allen
August Ardor is all about passion and sharing stories of passion with the hope of inspiring more people to follow their dreams and bliss – more ha...
Posted in Eat Capture Share, food blogger, Food Photography, Kimberly Espinel, Passion, Plant-based, plant-based diet, Saveur Blog Awards, The Little Plantation, vegan

With Love and Gratitude – Inspired Sides

by Carrie Allen
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of the year with its focus on gathering people around the table for a meal, connecting with loved ones and exp...
Posted in Banana Trifle, Bon Appetit, Country Living, Cranberry Sauce, Fare Isle, Gratitude, Ottolenghi, Southern Living, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Recipes, The Little Plantation

Thanksgiving is not a day, it’s a way of life

by Carrie Allen
Thanksgiving is fast approaching us and many people have started to plan the details: the guests, the menu, the sides, the desserts, the decora...
Posted in Gather, Gratitude, happiness, Our Food Stories, Thanksgiving

On the table

by Carrie Allen
Each season brings with it an abundance of varied flora, fruits, vegetables and natural elements that can all be used to decorate your table.  ...
Posted in Better Homes and Gardens, Floral Arrangement, On the Table, Thanksgiving Centerpiece, Thanksgiving Table Decoration

Apple Extravaganza

by Carrie Allen
Apple season is upon us and regardless of whether or not you are venturing out to pick your own, visiting a local farm store or getting them...
Posted in Apple Recipes, Apples, Barefoot Contessa, Bourbon Apple Pie Ice Cream, Food and Wine, Good Housekeeping, Preppy Kitchen

Autumn Ballad

by Carrie Allen
Undoubtedly Autumn is one of my favorite times of year.  The air is cooler and crisp, the lighting stirs something inside me and then there are th...
Posted in autumn, Emily Bronte, fall, John Keats, leaves, Mary Oliver, Poems, Poetry

Soulful Soups…

by Carrie Allen
Fall is fast upon us in New England with its cool and crisp air, leaves starting to show their new tawny hues, shorter days and chilly nights, far...
Posted in autumn, cauliflower soup, fall, food network, mississippi vegan, new england, pumpkin soup, soup, the clean plate, tomato soup

Getting back into the Groove…

by Carrie Allen
You may find that after the slow, lazy days of summer it’s hard to get back into the fall groove of schedules, routines, meal planning, earlier...
Posted in fall, flow planner, Mindfulness, tips for stress

Labor Day Weekend Picnic Inspiration

by Carrie Allen
Labor Day weekend is this weekend and signals the end of the summer for me.  Over the long weekend we try to get outside as much as possible.  I a...
Posted in elegant, labor day weekend, picnic, rustic

Banana Blueberry Muffins

by Carrie Allen
I love muffins!  I’ve been making them for years and am always adapting and tweaking my recipes – the variations are endless. They are super ea...
Posted in Banana Blueberry Muffin Recipe, Banana Bread, Food Photography, Muffin Recipe, muffins

Anisa Sabet – The Truffle Farm

by Carrie Allen
Black truffles have an earthy, slightly woody, intense flavor.  They are hard to find and usually require a dog or animal with a good sense of sme...
Posted in Anisa Sabet, Black truffles, Food Photography, The Truffle Farm, Truffle, Truffles