About Stephanie Spring

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I love early mornings and Jesus, cooking and coffee, navy blue and white stripes and traveling.

Posts by Stephanie Spring:

Sun-dried Tomatoes

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Ingredients:

  • Cherry Tomatoes
  • Salt
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil (For packing, optional)


What to do:

Preheat oven to 175 degrees F. (Your oven is going to act as a dehydrator). Cut all the tomatoes in half. Scoop out all the seeds. Place on a baking sheet with the cut side facing upward. Sprinkle with salt to taste. Place in the oven until shriveled. This will take about 8 to 10 hours.

You can fill a mason jar with the tomatoes and fill the remaining space with extra virgin olive oil for packing purposes. Keep in refrigerator. They will last about 2 to 3 weeks.

 


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Friday Favorites

Friday Favorites 01Friday, Friday, Friday, you always look so sweet. 🙂 As always, I’m linking up with these beauties: Erika, Narci, and Andrea!

One. On Sunday we had our families over for a Mother’s Day fiesta. After everyone left, Eric and I took a walk. I love our families, evening walks, and this view. 🙂

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My sister completely surprised me and bought me this mug! So sweet! You can find it, here!

Three.Yesterday, I did a recipe swap with Lindsay over at Seven Layer Charlotte! These muffins are seriously SO GOOD!

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Saturday morning before going on a cleaning and cooking frenzy, we made eggs with kale and french breakfast radishes. It was basically heaven on a plate.

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Earrings/ Charm Bracelet/ Nautical Bracelet/ Sandals/ Dress/ Necklace/ Ring

I talked all about my summer style this week! I shared two different collections, here and you can shop one of the collections above! 🙂

Have a great Friday! 🙂

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Seven Layer Charlotte

Peanut Butter Banana Blender Muffins I’m a sucker for a good recipe. One that can’t be messed up and is easy to remember. I love healthy and flavorful recipes. Most of all, I love talking to people about food and seeing what combinations of flavors they mix and match.

I have followed Lindsay over at Seven Layer Charlotte for a while and have loved getting to know her. When I stumbled upon her Peanut Butter Banana Blender Muffins, I was convinced she was a genius. I have made several of her recipes but two of my favorites are the Peanut Butter Banana Blender Muffins and her Winter Vegetable and Falafel Bowl. The muffins are perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert. The Falafel bowl can easily be adapted with any seasonal vegetable and bursts with so much flavor! I love a great recipe, but I love a great recipe that comes from a person with a heart and passion for healthy living and real food.

 

Happy eating and happy Thursday! Veggies

Deserted Island + Books

Stranded WithIf I we’re stranded on a deserted island with Shay and Erika, I’d most likely be laying in the sun (using some of my medicine cabinet items) and reading one of these three books!

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The Flavor Bible: I got this as a gift and love it, I just haven’t had the chance to read all of it. If I’m stuck on an island, I will definitely have plenty of time to read it, and maybe it would give me some inspiration of how to make a great concoction from something on the island?! My hopes are too high.

The Bible: In all seriousness, there are so many wonderful and powerful things about God’s word but if I’m stuck on an island, you better believe I’m clinging to every verse about hope!

Bittersweet: I’ve talked about this book several times and how much I could read it over and over again! It would definitely make the list of books I would bring if I were stranded on an island.

I can’t wait to read your list of books and add some to my summer reading list! 🙂

Happy Wednesday!

Posts to come….

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Show and Tell + My Personal Summer Style


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Untitled-2Sneakers / Tank / Shorts / Old Navy Flip Flops / Rainbow Flip Flops


I love summer but what I love even more, are summer clothes. Light and airy with a touch of color and class on sun-kissed skin. I wouldn’t have it any other way. When I’m not at the pool wearing this or this, you can find me in my comfies during the day and a dress in the evenings. I love wearing comfortable clothes equally as much as I enjoy getting dressed up. I like to add classic pieces to a wardrobe so they last more than just the duration of the season. Here’s to summer, shopping, and style. Happy Tuesday friends!


 

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