Averie Cooks

Quote of the Day

by Averie Sunshine on April 23, 2012

I was running today and saw this quote. Bacardio. I love it. I could use a little Barcardio myself tonight, actually. Coconut Water Champagne Fruit Punch with a little wine rather...

Milk Bar Mondays: Compost Cookies

by Averie Sunshine on April 23, 2012

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This recipe may not be everyone’s cup of compost tea. But if you’re feeling like taking a walk on the culinary wild side, courtesy of Christina Tosi, continue reading. Or if...

Earth Day and Green Recipes

by Averie Sunshine on April 22, 2012

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Happy Earth Day! In honor of Mother Earth, here are a some of my favorite Green Recipes: First some avocado-based recipes: Avocado, Cream Cheese, and Salsa-Stuffed Puff Pastries (with a vegan...

Weekends Are…

by Averie Sunshine on April 21, 2012

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Weekends are the best time to bake. And make your house smell delicious. I made something along the lines of these. I better take pictures of the new goodies before the...

TGIF

by Averie Sunshine on April 20, 2012

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TGIF! It’s a gorgeous day in San Diego with sunny skies and temps in the high 70s. Picture perfect weather and the kind that brings a smile to my face, especially...

Puff Pastry at Brunch Cookbook Giveaway

by Averie Sunshine on April 20, 2012

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Friend and blogger, Katherine Martinelli, recently released her first e-book, Puff Pastry at Brunch In the book, she shares ten fun recipes, transforming simple dishes into elegant fare, and they all...

Thursday Things

by Averie Sunshine on April 19, 2012

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Time for this week’s Thursday Things: 1. My iPhone case bit the dust. I didn’t “do” anything to it but the plastic on the front lower portion cracked. I had the...

Mango Basil Personal-Sized Tortilla Pizzas

by Averie Sunshine on April 18, 2012

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One of my childhood luxuries was going to Pizza Hut, about a half hour’s drive away, and ordering a personal-sized pan pizza. No one could contaminate my personal pizza with their...

KitchenAid 7-Quart Stand Mixer Giveaway – Winner

by Averie Sunshine on April 18, 2012

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My email has never been so full as it has been the past two weeks. There were 2000 entries. Two thousand entries (and emails). The winner of the KitchenAid 7-Quart Stand...

Vita Coco Coconut Water Giveaway

by Averie Sunshine on April 17, 2012

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I recently received a case of Vita Coco coconut water. I love coconut water and could drink it every day. If you’ve never had coconut water, it’s not nearly as strongly...