The First Mess’ Easy Gluten-Free Waffles with Maple-Spice Buckwheat Crispies + A Giveaway

You matter. It’s easy in this buzzing world of omnipresence and instant gratification to forget how we as individuals fit into the…

Posted on February 28, 2017 by sswerdlo in Recipes

Chocolate, Raspberry, Buckwheat Muffins

It’s been a challenging week emotionally. Without getting too political here, I’ll just say I’ve been feeling frustrated, dismayed and disappointed with…

Posted on January 25, 2017 by sswerdlo in Recipes

Spiced Apple and Cranberry Muffins

Hey friends! Hope you’re having a good week. I spent the morning the New York Times Magazine issue about big food and…

Posted on October 25, 2016 by sswerdlo in Recipes

Gingered Strawberries

Hey! Hope everyone is having a great week. I’m at lake crescent taking a much needed break from the city, kayaking, hiking…

Posted on June 15, 2016 by sswerdlo in Recipes

Chocolate Espresso Waffles with Caramelized Bananas

Hey Everyone! I hope you’re having a great week. I seem to be on a breakfast kick lately. I hope you don’t…

Posted on April 26, 2016 by sswerdlo in Recipes

Baked Eggs on Toast

A few weeks ago I hosted a benefit brunch with Eva Flores for the Oregon Food Bank. Eva generously opened her home…

Posted on February 10, 2016 by sswerdlo in Recipes

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread with Coconut Macadamia Nut Streusel

Happy weekend all! I’ve got an extra recipe for you this week. This bread was a spur of the moment creation that turned…

Posted on February 6, 2016 by sswerdlo in Recipes

Smoky Chickpea and Roasted Tomato Tostadas

Everything says it’s fall. The days are shorter and darker, the rain patters on the roof continuously, and the internet is flooded…

Posted on November 8, 2015 by sswerdlo in Recipes

chocolate pull apart bread + orange dates and anise

I’ve been thinking recently about mimicry. As I continue to develop my styling and photography skills I notice myself drawing…

Posted on March 3, 2015 by sswerdlo in Recipes