Articles from Cara

Bottoms Up :: Super Bowl Shandies

The most unprecedented rivalry between the Broncos and Seahawks is going down this Sunday evening, so a celebration is clearly in order. And whether or not you’re a team groupie, it’s evident that after 30 seconds into the first quarter, football fans ultimately value a cold beer over game stats. A shandy provides the perfect balance […]

10 Best Smoothie Recipes

If you ask me, there’s no better way to incorporate fresh ingredients and natural sweetness into your diet than with a refreshing, fully-loaded smoothie. Whether you turn to your blender (or Vitamix, or Magic Bullet) for your morning fuel or an afternoon pick-me-up, let the drink serve as your tool to achieving healthy New Years resolutions (remember […]

Christmas Morning Brunch with Hayneedle

If only there were a way to bottle the feeling you get on a perfectly warm and cozy Christmas morning… it’s truly magical, isn’t it? Since there’s no better way to bask in holiday cheer than gathering with your closest family and friends, we thought we’d turn to our own Chelsea Fullerton for a lesson […]

10 Best Apple Dessert Recipes

Haven’t we always been told that an apple a day keeps the doctor away? Well, now that we’re halfway through September, it’s time to pull out the Granny Smiths and let autumn’s prime ingredient take center stage in some rustic, gorgeous delicacies. If you have plans to entertain or are simply in charge of dessert for […]

10 Best Rainy Day Coats

I’m the type whose mood is instantly influenced by the first view outside my bedroom window, and let’s be real: when sighting a glimpse of rain, nothing sounds better than cozying up under the covers and staying there. Since today’s 10-day forecast reads thunderstorms  nearly every single day, I’m mentally preparing myself to combat the rainy day […]

10 Best Vegetarian Cookbooks

Growing up, a family trip to the farmers market was always a highlight of the weekend. I’d always enjoyed helping out in the kitchen, but being allowed to pick out colorful, vibrant vegetables with my own two curious hands instilled a whole new meaning in my cooking experimentation. These days, though I’m not a vegetarian, […]