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Eat Seasonally: Spring

Hello spring! This marks the beginning of peak fruit season (which runs spring through summer) here in Central California. Leafy green vegetables make an appearance, as well as my personal favorite — the almighty artichoke. Check out this quick guide to spring produce, complete with recipes to get you started.… Continue reading →

April 23, 2021April 30, 2021

Lauren Harvey

Where do Pine Nuts come from? | Pine Nut Recipes

We all know pine nuts right? Those small, decadent, outrageously expensive nuts that melt like butter on the tongue and give traditional basil pesto it’s signature flavor. But where do they come from? Today, we’ll find out!… Continue reading →

March 4, 2021March 22, 2021

Lauren Harvey

What is Meal Prep and Why Should You Consider It? | Lifestyle

Meal prep is growing in popularity as a method of saving money on going out, maintaining a healthy diet, or just being able to enjoy a home-cooked meal without actually having to cook the entire meal every night. Learn what meal prep is, why it’s appealing, and how to start.… Continue reading →

February 1, 2021March 23, 2021

Lauren Harvey

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Recent Recipes

Easy Kale Chips – Vegan, GF

Satisfyingly crunchy, deliciously cheesy, and ready in about 30 minutes. Can you think of a better way to eat your greens? These Kale Chips are super easy, and vegan & gluten free.… Continue reading →

May 11, 2021May 11, 2021

Lauren Harvey

Strawberry Cake – Dairy Free

Simple strawberry cake made from a boxed muffin mix? Yup. Comes together in 15 minutes with the help of some homemade strawberry milk for a luxe spring cake.… Continue reading →

April 9, 2021April 9, 2021

Lauren Harvey

White Vanilla Buttercream

Here’s my favorite basic buttercream recipe. It’s a great starting point for any cake project, from fully decorated to a simple sheet cake. … Continue reading →

April 1, 2021April 1, 2021

Lauren Harvey

Here on Edible Ink, you’ll read the bite-size histories embedded in the way we prepare, consume and share food. My goal, as a writer, is to extract the stories embedded in our culture of food, crafting palatable prose to engage, teach and memorialize.

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The Latest in Restaurant Reviews

The Unknown Mexican Chef

Sometimes in life, you meet a taco that changes you forever. One Sunday, in the parking lot of a country market, I met that taco. This is our story. … Continue reading →

January 8, 2021January 7, 2021

Lauren Harvey

The Garden – Santa Maria, CA | Restaurant Review

Off Broadway in Santa Maria stands a Mediterranean paradise with the fluffiest falafel you’ve ever had the pleasure of eating.… Continue reading →

December 8, 2020December 6, 2020

Lauren Harvey

Industrial Eats – Buellton, CA | Restaurant Review

Industrial Eats is a casual fine dining eatery in Buellton, CA. Read about the entire experience, from atmosphere to food in this Dining Review.… Continue reading →

August 28, 2020September 25, 2020

Lauren Harvey