We're Entering Frozen Drink Season & Personally I'm Thrilled
A beloved better-for-you bakeshop founded to create delicious treats that founder Laurel could enjoy and indulge in after her autoimmune diagnosis.
Happy Tuesday! The highlight of last week was that I bought this cutie butter yellow Schwinn bike. It’s finally getting nice outside and I feel like Spring weather will be here to stay in a week or so.
I’m trying to up my t-shirt game and would love some suggestions for cool graphic tees or just nicer looking plain tees. My favorite shoe at the moment is 100% these yellow guys from Adidas. I’ve realized that yellow can totally act as a neutral is styled correctly.
I have two fun recipes for you that just scream Spring. A tart frozen drink that made me realize that bars should have way more na frozen options if they want to increase AVPC (avg spend per customer) because boy are they chuggable. To enjoy with that may I present to you an easy peasy beef shawarma wrap. I can’t say enough good things, you’ll just need to make it for yourself to see.
Plus, a fabulous podcast recording with Laurel from Sweet Laurel’s Bakery - enjoy <3
Laurel Gallucci of Sweet Laurel Bakery
Sweet Laurel is a better-for-you bakeshop founded by Laurel Gallucci after her autoimmune diagnosis led her to create delicious, nutrient-dense treats free from grains, dairy, and refined sugar. With the support of co-founder Claire Thomas, Sweet Laurel has grown from a passion project into a beloved brand known for its simple, high-quality ingredients and indulgent flavors. From its signature chocolate cake to pantry staples and bestselling cookbooks, Sweet Laurel proves that clean eating can be both nourishing and delicious, inspiring a community that values health without sacrificing joy.
IG sweetlaurelbakery | sweetlaurel.com
Listen to the episode:
Recipes
The exact drink you want in hand as the clock strikes 5:00 (somewhere) and the sun is shining! It’s tart, refreshing, and na so you can keep chugging away.
Such a good meal prep lunch or dinner packed with veggies, herbs, and juicy marinated steak. YUM!! Slather on that tahini sauce and enjoy <3
Weekly Favorites
This Tart Vinegar x Rose Los Angeles concord grape themed bundle has me intrigued.
I’ve been looking for a tiny pouch for the very minimal amount of change in my purse + other bits and bobs. I got an ad for this coin purse during a late night scroll on Pinterest and even though it may be silly, I feel like it’s exactly what I’m looking for lol.
Give me allllll the stripes and everything from Damson Madder. I know I talked about this last week but I have found myself aimlessly scrolling their website multiple times since. Currently obsessed with this bag and these pants.
I’m getting back into drinking tea which seems backwards since it’s getting warm outside now but whatever. I scooped this wellness tea from Bubble Goods and so far I’m a big fan.
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As picnic season approaches may I introduce to you your new favorite park beverage, canned orange wine. I spoke with Kristin last week for the podcast (ep. coming next week!) and have since been sipping away. Their can design was inspired by the experience of synesthesia and frankly that sold me.
I received a package from Floura, from the founder of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream, the other day and I’m so excited to give their bars a try. I will report back but with flavors like Blueberry Matcha, I can only assume I’ll be a fan.
I’ve gotten back into my consuming media that isn’t IG or TikTok grind (lol) and here’s some favs from the past week:
Watch: Lexie’s youtube channel gives me such a sense of calmness + it’s so fun to see how others live their lives outside of my bubble
Read: Erin’s substack brings me so much joy and the format makes for a wonderful reading experience
Listen: This Is Taste x Jason Stewart, where they discuss cult melons and bring a needed sense of humor to the world of food
Cookbook: Molly Baz’s Cook This Book has one of my favorite veg recipes that I riff on fairly often, lemony garlicky pistachio-y crispy green beans — to die for
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xx,
Lauren (Hodgen)
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