While Fall is just now right around the corner, Minted designers, like myself, have been in full holiday mode since the Spring. We have feverishly designed holiday cards for months (insert Christmas music in July here), and now, this gorgeous new collection of cards is now FOR SALE! Woo hoo! For a limited time, use coupon code PREVIEW2014 for a 20% off discount. Minted, by far, offers the most beautiful and diverse collection you will find out there, and I am so proud to be a . . .
Cookbook Essentials: Peace Meals
I can't wait to share this wonderful cookbook with you today. My aunt gave me Peace Meals after she received it at a Junior League conference, and I was blown away by how gorgeous, yet extremely approachable, it is. All of the cookbooks featured in this series are a part of my personal collection, and I would never recommend a cookbook that I didn't love. What is the gist of this cookbook? Like most Junior League cookbooks, this one is full of unique recipes for the home cook. . . .
Back to School Free Printable Roundup!
Children everywhere are heading back to school this week. In Austin, the first day of school is Monday. Since my little one is only 3, I will have to live vicariously through my friends' Face Book feeds full of the obligatory "back to school" photos. In light of this upcoming milestone, I have rounded up my favorite "back to school" free printables that I think would bring some extra joy these first few weeks of the new school year. Also, come check out my Back to School . . .
Effortless Entertaining on La Dolce Vita today!
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Getting a Bit Personal…
You are likely here visiting Fig + Cotton to check out a recipe you found on foodgawker or Pinterest...or maybe you are looking for some entertaining essentials. Today's post is a bit different, but I hope you will stick around. Since this blog's inception, I have not used it as a personal journal. I love to cook and entertain in my home, and Fig + Cotton gave me an outlet to share what I love with you. However, I feel like the content is, at times, a little impersonal and . . .
Free Printable: Popsicle Iron-on
One of my close friends threw her gorgeous daughter her first birthday party a few weekends ago. She chose a popsicle theme, and it was a precious, low-key gathering at our country club pool. I decided to get a bit creative with her gift, and I decided to add a sweet popsicle iron-on to her gift bag. It turned out pretty cute!! And, now you, Fig + Cotton reader can recreate it! Click here for the link for the pink version you see here, and a blue version is also . . .
6 with 6: F+C side dishes with 6 ingredients or less
Today is another first for F+C. I am pleased to present to you a new F+C series, 6 with 6, where you will get 6 great recipes with 6 ingredients or less. And no, salt, pepper, and olive oil don't count. This first installment will be all F+C recipes, but I will bring you recipes from the web and my home cookbook collection. Let me know what you think! (1) slow-roasted green beans - (2) cheddar biscuits - (3) grilled zucchini salad(4) . . .
Eating Seasonally: 15 Spinach Recipes in Under 30 Minutes
Eating seasonally makes sense. Like I have said before, it makes sense, not only with the enhanced flavor of your ingredients, it makes sense to your wallet. Plus, if you are going to spend time in your kitchen, your family and/or dinner guests deserve the best quality ingredients you can find. Spinach is definitely in season right now, and it is a truly versatile ingredient. From dips to pizza to egg dishes to delicious salads, right now, spinach can do no wrong. Today, I . . .
Eating Seasonally
I was perusing etsy.com over the weekend, and I came across this adorable poster on seasonal eating. Growing up with a garden-loving mom, I appreciate fresh, seasonal ingredients more than most. Choosing fruits and vegetables at their peak season can make all the different in your meals and your wallet. Click here to purchase! Here is the Fig + Cotton's advice on what to pick up at the grocery store or farmer's market each season. Winter (Dec. - Feb.): apples, beets, . . .
My 100th post!
What an exciting post to pen! When I started this little adventure in June, I had no idea I would love it so much. This blog has brought me so much joy and accomplishment this year. In light of this milestone -- huge! in my book -- here are some guides on how best to use the old-standby libation for all celebratory occasions...champagne! via via via I NEED this, via via via via I can't wait to share another 100 posts...and lots more bubbly...with . . .