However you decide to make this “potato-topped meat/“meat” pie” will make a hearty, filling and comforting meal! I’d love to see the Irish countryside and walk it’s storied city streets one day, but until then I’ll be listening to The Irish Rovers, dressing in Kelly Green, sipping some Irish whiskey and enjoying some Gluten-Free, Vegan Shepherd’s Pie!
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Recipe Roundup | Pi Day Pies 2019
It’s 3/14 again which means Happy Pi Day to all! I love pies, I do. In honor of this most delicious day I’ve rounded up my favorite pie recipes up to studioist.co for your baking (and eating) pleasure.
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Ways We Gave Up Single-Use Plastics & How You Can Do The Same
A typical household is riddled with plastic products—many of which are non-essential parts of our lives that cause so much damage to the environment. We’ve pulled together a list of 9 easy ways to reduce single-use plastic usage in your household with simple, eco-friendly alternatives and lifestyle adjustments.
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Gluten-Free, Vegan Meat-less Ball Subs
Therefore in honor of National Meatball Day, we decided it was the perfect opportunity to chow down on our oldie but a goodie sandwich style—the humble meatball sub with a gluten-free, vegan spin. And man oh man did it hit the spot!!!
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Gluten-Free, Vegan Creamy Tomato Soup
Tomato soup is one of those recipes only using a handful of ingredients and is naturally simple. Chop ingredients, toss in pot, and simmer. Each spoonful is savory, hearty and flavorfully fresh tomato-filed! Say that five times fast. :) However you serve it whether it be as an appetizer, entree or side dish, this soup is sure to be a crowd-pleasers. Take it even one step further with some optional but always recommended toppings like croutons, garlic toast, cheese, or crackers.
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Travel Guide | DC's U Street Corridor
The U Street corridor’s cultural history remains intact in this vibrant Northwest DC neighborhood and the perfect place to spent an day exploring. In this travel guide you’ll find some of the best places to eat, things to see, what to see and do while exploring DC’s U Street neighborhood.
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Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Pretzel Brownies
Adding a base and topping are a simply way to take simple, delicious brownies (whether they are boxed or not) and upgrading them to something unique and different. The bottom pretzel layer adds crunch to the moist brownies. Then topped with creamy chocolate frosting…YUM! I know Valentine’s Day was last week but you can never show and tell someone how much you love them too many times. And I LOVE my husband!
Read More#shabraun | Our Wedding Video by Dallas Wilson Wedding Films
Our August destination wedding day beautifully captured by Dallas Wilson Wedding Films in Kula on Maui, Hawaii.
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Giant Vegan Cookies n’ Creme Rice Krispy Treat Kiss
Treat yo self (+ yo ladies) to a Galentine’s Day sweet in the form of a Giant Vegan Cookies n’ Creme Rice Krispy Treat Kiss—combining the chocolate-y crunch of creme-filled sandwich cookies and the nostalgia of rice krispy treats, all with a vegan twist!
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Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free No Bake Chocolate-Dipped Sugar Wafers
Need a last-minute Galentine's Day or Valentine's Day treat? This simple 3-ingredient, no-bake upgrade takes a childhood favorite and elevates it to create a delicate and festive sweet treat.
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Gluten-Free, Vegan Twix-Style Layer Bars
So what makes a Twix so tasty? The delicious shortbread-style cookie topped with caramel, then coated with chocolate. Anything with those words in it has got my attention!
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Travel Guide | 10 Epic Must-Have Experiences In Australia (+ Bonuses!)
It would be impossible to experience all this country has to offer in a single trip. We lived in Australia for a year and still didn’t see everything. Australia will always have a place in our hearts and we can’t wait to make it back to some of our favorite places, but for now here’s a list of 10 of the coolest experiences to have while in Australia!
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Travel Itinerary | 3 Day Great Ocean Road(trip)!
No two visits will be the same. Some days the ocean is turquoise and calm, other days massive swells white out the shore. Some days a light breeze, other days it feels like your car is going to blow away. Different seasons, different colors, changing landscapes, and changing experiences.
Whatever your experience is, the Great Ocean Road is sure to be a highlight of your adventure down unda’! It certainly was for us. LeBraun still can’t stop talking about it. We’re sharing our experience and details for planning the perfect long weekend, 3 day Great Ocean Road (trip)!
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Travel Guide | Melbourne Laneway + Street Art To Inspire You
Creativity flows throughout Melbourne and its spirited street art scene is renowned worldwide. Walking down each laneway is like a free, ever-changing gallery. Around every corner, another mural. On the side of every building, a work of art. Look up, look down, look side to side.
Here are some of the most popular places in Melbourne to find and photo new and exciting street art, and a small collection of some of my favorite works around the city - however finite their existance.
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Travel Itinerary | A Week In Melbourne (7 Days)
This detailed itinerary helps you spend a week discovering the best of Melbourne—from museums and restaurants to neighborhoods and fashion meccas—with with plenty of time to get lost in the city's laneways exploring its hidden boutiques, bars, and coffee shops...and marveling at its not-so-hidden street art!
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Recipe Roundup | Game Day Snack-Atizers
Crowd-pleasing game day snack-atizers with gluten-free, dairy-free + vegan adjustments optional. Come for the game but stay for the snacks.
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Travel Guide | Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne has to offer more than any one post could contain, but especially for those visiting this amazing city for the first-time, here’s a list of the best things to see and do, where to eat, and what not to miss for an unforgettable trip to the city by the bay.
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Travel Guide | Australia: Tips for First-Timers
Did you pack enough thongs for your trip? Should you order a Fosters at a hotel? Are mollies something you would want to eat?
Australia is a big, beautiful country, and like anytime you travel somewhere new it’s important to understand some differences in general cultural practices to avoid surprises, embarrassment and/or confusion. LeBraun and I have pulled together some important tips and advice for those visiting Australia for the first time.
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Travel Itinerary | 14 Days in Sydney, Australia pt. 2
Is Sydney on your bucket list? Well it should be. Part 2 of a comprehensive 2 week/14 day itinerary for Australia’s first and largest city, Sydney! Your second week of exploring includes feeding kangaroos, wandering the city’s eclectic suburbs, shopping, discovering the unique history of The Rocks, and more beach time!
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Travel Itinerary | 14 Days in Sydney, Australia pt. 1
Part 1 of a comprehensive 2 week/14 day itinerary for Australia’s first and largest city, Sydney, including the city’s world famous beaches, architecture, and wildlife.
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