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Downeats is a journal that shares food stories and recipes, and photography. It is devoted to home cooking, gathering with loved ones, living slow and imperfectly. The name Downeats is a foodie play on the Downeast region of the coast of Maine- so everything is New England inspired.

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Here’s a question: Why does carrot cake always s

Here’s a question: Why does carrot cake always seems to make an appearance in the spring? It has always mystified me seeing bloggers often post about carrot cake recipes come March or April. Doesn’t carrot cake seem like it would fit in so much better with the fall season?

Carrots aren’t seasonally harvested in the spring, and also- they’re orange so I feel they would fit in so well with autumn, no? Not only that but the classic carrot cake is usually made with typical fall “warming spices” like cinnamon and ginger and allspice. I’m not complaining- I’ll take carrot cake any time of the year- it’s just something that I’ve always wondered about. What cake do you feel really represents spring?

If I had to choose, I think something light and vibrant like a citrus cake, with a little whipped cream or dusted sugar. Or perhaps a simple butter cake with a flower essence added, like rose or lavender?

In any case, these carrot cupcakes are delicious and are made with spices from @gneissspice and the most perfectly whipped cream cheese frosting. Nothing fancy. Just simple and delicious. My recipe is getting sent out to my #substack subscribers this afternoon as my Sunday’s Cake Column. Tap the link in my bio to get it!

#carrotcake #carrotcakerecipe #cardamom #cakerecipe #baking #cakerecipe #bakersgonnabake #f52community #maine #dessertfirst #cakes #cakeinspiration #yummy #dessertreel #foodreel #recipeoftheday #recipeshare #carrotcakecupcakes

In April, Maine is always in this spring limbo, wh

In April, Maine is always in this spring limbo, where we are no longer coveting the rich, wintery squashes and comforting roasts, but the spring darlings are only just starting to peek out of the ground. This time of year I rely on eggs and herbs quite a bit, with omelettes and quiche as my go-to. I made a beautiful (and so delicious!) quiche recently that the kids really enjoyed: asparagus, ricotta and leek.

I’ll be sending out the recipe to my community later this afternoon, so tap the link in my bio and hop on the list if you’re interested!

#recipeshare #recipeoftheday #quiche #recipes #eggrecipes #quicherecipe #frenchcooking #maine #maineeats #familycooking #familydinnerideas #asparagus #f52community #foodie

My number one tip for productivity? Keep a fairly

My number one tip for productivity? Keep a fairly solid routine, with a couple rituals peppered in, as well.

We’ve been back from NYC for a few days now and I’m just starting to get back into routines and rituals. I have a fairly solid routine which includes daily exercise, work and photography, late afternoon coffee/tea (or more recently this cacao maca latte from @isles_co ) journaling, and family dinner.

NYC was amazing (I may or may not be secretly plotting to one day move there), and it’s nice to have a break from the usual, but it’s also nice to get back into the swing of things.

For me routines and rituals:

-keep me focused
-help me stay organized
-reduce stress
-remind me to slow down
-maximize productivity

What’s one thing that helps you make the most of your time?? 👇

This year for Valentines Day I bought myself a few

This year for Valentines Day I bought myself a few bars of newly discovered chocolate and 🤩🤩🤩

I’ve always been on the side of supporting local, organic, sustainable, but I now find myself actively seeking out brands that are bringing more good into the world. Sometimes it feels like the world is spiraling out of control, and supporting the brands that are doing good makes me feel good and grounded. I like discovering brands that have a strong belief system, a good story, and a moral compass (like, who doesn’t, am I right??) when you do the research, sometimes you discover those brands are just a stones throw away, like @goodsamfoods

Also, this is my first stop motion! What do you think? It’s just a tiny start. As I start to slowly shift (or rather, grow) into more of a marketing agency model, there will still be photography shared here, but more creative projects and behind the scenes. Video, foodie collabs, marketing chatter, etc. etc. Oh, and I rebranded. I hope you enjoy this new iteration 🥑

#dogoodfeelgood #dobetter #sustainability #chocolate #chocolatelover #stopmotion

Anyone else missing summer right about now? 🙋‍♀️

Looking through these fun images and reminiscing about warmer weather, graze boards on the patio, veggie potato salad, hot sand, and all my favorite frozen treats. ☀️

In the meantime? It’s the perfect time to be busy with work- which I am. New projects, diving further into social media management and marketing, and lots more video going on BTS. More to come 🥑

#summer #summervibes #foodphotography #yum

Sourdough is basically my life now 🔥 #bakery #

Sourdough is basically my life now 🔥

#bakery #bakerylife #sourdough #sourdoughbread #crumb #crumbshot #sourdoughlove #bakersgonnabake #baking #bakinglove #bakebakebake #bakefromscratch #fromscratch #madewithlove #maine

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Life this week: Lots of simple joys. Rainy days,

Life this week:

Lots of simple joys. Rainy days, sopping boots, silly faces. Chocolate meringues. Peeling potatoes. Warm cuddles, new books, Yuyu Hakusho, and resolutions, of course.

Are you subscribed to Downeats? I sent out three new recipes this morning:

Chocolate Meringues
Potato Leek soup
Kale & Brussels salad

Link in bio if you want them 😊

#kalesalad #meringues #momlife #mommyhood #familytime #familygoals #lazyweekend #yum #foodie #substack #maine #newengland #potatoleeksoup #recipeshare #recipeoftheday #recipes #familycooking #dinnerideas

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