It’s finally ice cream weather here in Vegas!🙌 That means soon my diet will consist of mostly smoothies, grilled foods, and frozen treats like this Black Sesame Coconut Ice Cream.🤤 Super easy-to-make, with instructions for those with or without an ice cream maker!🍦 I even tell you how to upgrade your scoop with a chocolate-dipped cone.😍💚 RECIPE: http://bit.ly/sesame-ice-cream

On the way home from the store today, we saw the most beautiful sunset Vegas has had in a minute. (Swipe to see that)😍 Upon arriving at home, I opened my pantry and became equally as overwhelmed by it, as I had the sky.😬 Looks like it may be time for another #VYApantrychallenge!🙌 Last time, the challenge inspired me to make this delicious, PB&J Buckwheat Granola.🥜🍇 It’s perfect with some yogurt and fresh fruit, for a quick breakfast.🤤 Recipe link in profile!🧡 ——— http://bit.ly/pbj-granola

Need some brunch treat ideas? These Glazed Cranberry Orange Scones are the perfect, seasonal treat!🍊👌 They’re fluffy, with the aroma of citrus, plus lil’ punches from the tart cranberries. The orange glaze compliments them oh-so-well!🤤 Find the recipe link IN PROFILE!🧡 —— http://bit.ly/cran-orange-scones

Back from Miami and super happy to be home!🙌 I finally got to take a closer look at the newest issue of @vegnews, and you know what? I feel super grateful to be working with such a talented group of folks.😭 This holiday issue is amazing! And the cookbook insert… just plain drool-worthy.🤤 I contributed two desserts to it, one being this super-easy Holiday Fudge (with craisins, pistachios, and orange🍊). Great to give out as gifts! Find the recipe in the issue out on newsstands, now!🙌🧡

Candy time!!😍🙌 I know y’all have been waiting patiently for this White Chocolate Pumpkin Peanut Butter Cup recipe!🎃🥜 (looking at you @frommybowl 😂) And it’s finally up on the blog.🎉 Turmeric-tinged #vegan white chocolate, with pumpkin peanut butter filling, topped with the perfect amount of coarse salt.🤤 Recipe link in profile!🧡 ——— http://bit.ly/pumpkin-pb-cups

As a lifelong fiction writer, I am most drawn to visual storytelling and the narrative quality of a photograph. 💫 But if you are new to photography, tablescapes and heavily propped stories are difficult. I tell my students that until you learn your light and camera, to start with minimalism and focus on the inherent beauty in food. 💫 Grab some cabbage or kale and focus on the intricacy of the leaves. Do close up shots that capture the gooey icing and layers of that cake. 💫 Start with one prop, if any at all, and think of a simple detail that can elevate your image, like the dusting of cocoa powder on this chocolate mousse. 💫 Once you have learned to do that well, then it’s time to move on to more complicated compositions. .. . . #tv_stilllife #food52gram #feedfeeddesserts #abeautifulmess #offsetartist #chocolate #chocolatemousse #vancouverfoodphotographer #gastrostoria #beautifulcuisines #hautescuisines #lifeandthyme #foodglooby #foodfluffer #huffposttaste #moodyfoodphotography #chiaroscuro https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs3WLNLBpql/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=334a5zig5drw