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Breakfast & Smoothies

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GF Cardamom Donuts with Coconut Curry Caramel

Two pieces of avocado toast on grilled bread

Avocado Toast With Poached Egg On Grilled Sourdough

Raspberry Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Lavender Honey

Dips & Spreads

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Pumpkin Seed Pesto

Bowl of roasted garlic bean dip

Roasted Garlic Bean Dip (Vegan & GF)

Loaf of cranberry kombucha pecan bread

Cranberry Kombucha Pecan Bread with Candied Ginger Butter

Easy Appetizers

Tray of grilled snap peas with smoked paprika aioli

Grilled Sugar Snap Peas with Smoked Paprika Aioli

Bowl of roasted garlic bean dip

Roasted Garlic Bean Dip (Vegan & GF)

Roasted brussels sprouts with curry aioli

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Curry Aioli

Main Dishes

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Thai Green Curry Chicken Chili

Southwest Veggie Burger with Chipotle Aioli

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Fish Tacos with Lemon Aioli

Salads & Dressings

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Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Vanilla Vinaigrette

Plate of shaved asparagus salad and watermelon radish

Shaved Asparagus & Watermelon Radish Salad with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette

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Arugula & Golden Beet Salad with Blood Orange Vinaigrette

Sides

Tray of grilled snap peas with smoked paprika aioli

Grilled Sugar Snap Peas with Smoked Paprika Aioli

Roasted brussels sprouts with curry aioli

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Curry Aioli

Shishito peppers on a pan

Grilled Shishito Peppers

Desserts

tin full of cardamom donuts

GF Cardamom Donuts with Coconut Curry Caramel

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Strawberry Rose Ice Cream

Three glasses of key lime pie parfaits on a marble square

Key Lime Pie Greek Yogurt Parfait

Gluten-Free

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Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Vanilla Vinaigrette

Close up of thai green curry chicken chili

Thai Green Curry Chicken Chili

tin full of cardamom donuts

GF Cardamom Donuts with Coconut Curry Caramel

Soups

Close up of thai green curry chicken chili

Thai Green Curry Chicken Chili

Two bowls of creamy tomato fennel soup

Instant Pot Creamy Tomato Fennel Soup (Vegan)

Bowl of instant pot ramen

Easy Instant Pot Chicken Ramen

Vegetarian

Close up photo of two glasses of fall sangria

Sparkling Fall Sangria

close up photo of shaved brussels sprouts salad

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Vanilla Vinaigrette

Southwest Veggie Burger with Chipotle Aioli

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Raspberry Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Lavender Honey

May 22, 2019 By Carla Leave a Comment

Raspberry Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Lavender Honey…It’s like having a little bit of Spring on your plate!

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Exciting news!! One of my art pieces will be featu

Exciting news!! One of my art pieces will be featured in an upcoming silent art auction. The piece is a mixed media 18x24 canvas titled “Rooted”. Here’s the deets.
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Hennepin Healthcare is in the process of building out a 9,000 square foot healing center to assist under served populations in the twin cities called Red Leaf Center.
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The Redleaf Center will serve pregnant and postpartum mothers, fathers, and families with children ages 0 – 5 through multi-generational mental health and parenting support, and mind-body-spirit approaches to healing. The idea is to create a sense of community for families, particularly mothers, whose depression and anxiety can be exacerbated by isolation when they bring their babies home. 2021.
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The online auction runs December 1st, through December 8th. All the proceeds of the auction will go to the center.
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I’m so honored to have a little part in the Red Leaf Center initiative. There are so many people in need in our community that could use our help in building awareness of this state of the art facility. For more information about the virtual event and to rsvp, go to https://www.hennepinhealthcare.org/hennepin-healthcare-foundation/campaign-for-redleaf-center-for-family-healing-2020/art-of-life-healing-families/
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Need a last minute Thanksgiving or holiday libatio

Need a last minute Thanksgiving or holiday libation? Or maybe just cause...COVID. I have for you a Sparkling Fall Harvest Sangria..A delicious blend of fall simple syrup, apple brandy, and Prosecco. Think fruit and yummy fall spices paired with some sparkly effervescence.
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Recipe:
* 2/3 C Fall Simple Syrup
* 2/3 C. Apple Brandy
* 1 Bottle of Prosecco or Cava
* Sliced Fruit for Garnish

Add all ingredients to a large pitcher. Stir to combine. Add ice and fruit. Serve 😀 Full recipe on blog (link in bio)

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Please join me live from my studio on Saturday...n

Please join me live from my studio on Saturday...no costume required (unless you want to dress up...that could be fun)
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I will be doing a tutorial on how to zentangle a pumpkin. Once you learn how easy this is, you will be on your way to zentangling everything in sight. It’s fun, meditative and highly addictive.
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Hope to see you😊
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Let’s make things😊
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Zentangle Pumpkins...Simple, Stylish, and perfect

Zentangle Pumpkins...Simple, Stylish, and perfect for fall 🍁
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Took one of my favorite art styles and applied it to a pumpkin with an art style called zentangle. It’s fun, easy and very meditative. All you’re really doing is linking lines together in a pattern. No planning required. Just go for it. Whatever you do, don’t over think it....let it flow (swipe right for a quick video).
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It looks so much more difficult than it is. I swear. You really only need two things. You need a white paint pen (I used a 7mm Uni Posca) and a black craft pumpkin ( I bought mine at Michaels). You could always spray a pumpkin with flat black paint for a similar result.
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There is a practice sheet on my blog to get started but I literally sent the video in this post to a friend and she created the most amazing pumpkin by just watching. You can do it too! Please tag me so I can see your masterpieces.
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Let’s make things😊
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Hello there...I’m back 😊 Its been a while, a

Hello there...I’m back 😊 Its been a while, a long long while, but I’m so excited to be here. I took an extended break to get some much needed clarity on things. Seven months later and I’m not sure I have all the clarity, but I have learned some great life lessons. I go into more detail in my latest blog post (link in bio). I can’t wait to start sharing again.
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Things will start to look a little different with my content. I will still be sharing yummy recipes but also more inspiration for using our hands to create. I believe using our hands is the gateway to self reflection and discovery. We just need to carve out some time for ourselves.
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With the current state of the world, I can’t think of a better time to slow down. What I’ve learned over the last several months is that life is better in the slow lane. Let’s slow down together. Are you in? 😊
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Anyone else struggling on what to do for Easter? B

Anyone else struggling on what to do for Easter? By this time I would have had a menu planned, probably already shopped for ingredients and been pondering ideas for a beautiful Easter table scape. I know this year’s meal will be much simpler, no elaborate table scape, no friends and family over, completely no frills. Part of me feels so much less stress about it all. Maybe that’s one of the many learnings in all this. How are you planning to celebrate the holiday?
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#easter#inmykitchen#rustic#cookathome#onmytable#foodstylist#foodphotography#foodlove#eastereggs#easter2020#spring#springtime#egg#eggs

It seems like so long ago when I gathered with a s

It seems like so long ago when I gathered with a small group of amazing women in my first retreat for 2020. We laughed, created, cried and connected in a way that is so foreign to us now. Some days I crave connection and some days I just want to spend the entire day tucked away in my studio in deep solitude processing all of these emotions. I’m trying to feel all the feels, some beautiful and some not. I’ve been spending a lot of time trying to figure out what type of content to share right now. After my little break, my plan was to return to sharing beautiful food with you but something inside me is struggling. Carefully styled food, beautifully photographed, just doesn’t feel right for me at this moment. This may pass but this is where I am right now and I’m honoring that space. My daughter @ggabbycohen made this quick video to commemorate our day. I can’t wait to gather again when it’s safe and bring more of these types of retreats to you. I can imagine we will all need this more than ever. Stay safe and well.
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Join me live from my studio tomorrow March 28th at

Join me live from my studio tomorrow March 28th at 11:00 am CST! Bring whatever art supplies you have on hand or just a cup of coffee or tea to hang out. I will be sharing some different art techniques you can do at home during our virtual studio play date.
🎨 Art can be extremely therapeutic and healing during these difficult times of social isolation and stress. 🎨 You don’t need any experience to join. Just come and have fun. We could definitely all use some fun right now.
See you in the morning. One last thing...I’ve never done an IG live before, so be prepared for whatever happens 😂😂
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Happy World Kombucha Day!!! I’m so grateful to w

Give Away Alert!! Hey friends...I’m giving away

Give Away Alert!! Hey friends...I’m giving away one spot at my Inspired Life Retreat on March 14th in Sunny MN. 🌸🌸
Such an exciting day planned just for you!! This retreat is all about leaving our busy lives behind and spending a day connecting with other women, but most importantly connecting with ourselves. We will be surrounded by healthy food and immersing ourselves in creativity. Think of it as a spa day for your soul.
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See full retreat details on the blog (link in bio) Winner will be announced by DM on 2/23/20
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Steps to enter:
1. Like this post & Follow @crazyinspiredlife
2.Tag 3 friends that would love this retreat
3. Comment below on why you need this day
4. Repost on story for an extra entry
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** Give away is for retreat registration and does not include travel from surrounding areas. Good Luck!

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