As of Wednesday, Lemons and Basil is officially six months old! At times it feels as though it’s been much longer and others it feels as though I’ve just began. I can honestly say it’s been much-needed sense of distraction and comfort these past six months. I shared some personal things my family is facing in my last post, Vegetarian Spaghetti Squash Tacos, which explains a bit more the need for comfort this blog, and you, have provided.
As I look back over the past six month and spend a little time analyzing my newfound hobby, it’s a bit exciting, as well as a little embarrassing, to see my progression as I’m slowly getting better with my photography, food positioning, etc. I still have a long way to go, but it’s neat to see that progress is at least being made, even if slowly.
Because each of you have brought me so much comfort these past months, I thought it was fitting to share with you some of my favorite comfort food recipes on the blog. Being that Spring is just around the corner (I hope, I hope), I thought this might be a good time to try out a few of these comfort foods while we still have a bit of cold and/or dreary weather taking place.
Favorite Breakfasts
Chocolate Granola with Coconut Palm Sugar
Sweet Potato Waffles Grain and Refined Sugar-Free
Favorite Lunch and Dinner
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili
Chipotle Butternut Squash Sauce with Penne Pasta and Spinach
Favorite Sides and Appetizers
Butternut Squash Biscuits
Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Favorite Desserts
Grain Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Grain Free Apple Crumble Pie
As I looked back through my recipes and posts and pulled some of my favorites, it became increasingly evident that I really, really love sweet potatoes.
Thank each and every one of you for your support these past six months, I’ve loved every minute of it and look forward to so much more!
Helen @ Scrummy Lane says
Happy blog birthday, Kaylee! I look forward to the day when I can celebrate 6 months of blogging too! All of your favorites look wonderful, but I especially like the look of the sweet potato chili. I love sweet potatoes, too!
Kaylee Pauley says
Thank you Helen! Your 6 months will be here before you know it! :) That Sweet Potato Chili is a definitely favorite of ours, I love to make a huge batch and eat on it for days!
Taylor @ greens & chocolate says
Happy 6 months Kaylee!! Can I just say how much I love all of the squash and sweet potatoes that are in these comfort foods?! I need to make me some of that butternut squash penne ASAP. Keep the awesome recipes comin, girl!
Kaylee Pauley says
Thank you Taylor! It seems I’ll put sweet potatoes and butternut squash in about anything, love them! :)
Judit & Corina @WineDineDaily says
Happy 6 month blog birthday Kaylee! Oh the sweet potato chili and the penne pasta looks divine and have to try it soon:)
Kaylee Pauley says
Thank you! :) As for the Sweet Potato Chili and Penne Pasta, both are definite favorites, let me know if you give either a try!