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How to Toast Coconut in 5 Minutes

August 3, 2015 by Alexa [fooduzzi.com] 4 Comments

We’re gettin’ nutty on Fooduzzi today, folks! Coconutty.

Dear readers, it’s true, I am a coconut lover through and through.

My addiction to coconut is fierce this time of year; I crave that tropical, rich flavor all.the.time.

While raw coconut is all fine and dandy, have you ever had the pleasure of sinking your teeth into some roasty toasty toasted coconut?! It’s takes the flavor of an already delicious thing to a WHOLE OTHER LEVEL. It. Is. Insane.

It’s very possible that I will ruin all un-toasted coconut dreams for you with this post. Frankly, #sorrynotsorry. Toasted coconut is ridiculously superior. It’s sweeter. It’s richer. It’s nuttier. It tastes more “coconutty.” It’s PERFECT. And guys, you’re gonna want it in, on, and around everything:Read More

Lemon Chia Seed Scones

July 27, 2015 by Alexa [fooduzzi.com] 30 Comments

I’m going to let you all in on a little secret: I didn’t always value a whole food diet. In fact, I valued anything but.

Every day after school, I dove head-first into the pantry. Cheez-its are a whole food, right? Oh, and Reese’s Cups…they have peanut butter! So like, protein! Salt and vinegar chips? Well. They’re just dannnng tasty. And when I used to work at a cafe and had the ability to order half-priced blueberry scones? Hellooooo, antioxidants!

Ah, to be young again.
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Healthy Strawberry Recipe Roundup

July 25, 2015 by Alexa [fooduzzi.com] Leave a Comment

HI! It’s been two weeks since I’ve had one of these stupid awesome recipe roundups for ya, and…well, I think that’s simply unacceptable.

So I’m coming back with a flavor bomb.

A strawberry-flavored flavor bomb.

I love summer because I want to eat all the fresh produce! Tomatoes! Herbs! Cucumbers! Cherries! And, most importantly, strawberries! Is there anything more satisfying that sinking your teeth into a fresh juicy strawberry? It’s like the quintessential summer experience, you guys.

I’m a huge fan of my strawberries in a bowl with a spoon; however, these little red beauties can be used in a variety of delicious culinary techniques, making them the ultimate summer fruit grub! I’ve compiled some of my favorite strawberry-packed posts to give you today’s healthy strawberry recipe roundup – make room in your fridge and grab your favorite cutting board; it’s about to get strawberry-crazy up in here!Read More

How to Run a Food Blog (Lessons Learned After 7 Months)

July 23, 2015 by Alexa [fooduzzi.com] 20 Comments

So, we’re going to change things up a bit today on Fooduzzi – I hope you don’t mind. I promise that we’ll get back to your regularly scheduled mouthwatering recipes next week. Until then, allow me to leave this, this, and THIS riiiiiiight here for ya.

Let’s go back to the beginning: I started Fooduzzi on my birthday (December 18) last year (2014). I was terrified to start my own blog, and thousands of doubts ran through my head as I hesitantly clicked the “Publish” button on my first post: What if nobody reads what I have to say? What if someone doesn’t like me? What if I don’t have enough time to post? What if I run out of thing to say? The list went on and on.

In just seven short months, however, some of those doubts have been dampened as I quickly started learning the ins and outs of running my very own business: Fooduzzi (I still get chills saying that).Read More

Homemade Hot Salsa

July 20, 2015 by Alexa [fooduzzi.com] 5 Comments

Are Mark and I the only ones who make meals out of chips and salsa? Crunchy chips + spicy salsa = euphoria.

Please tell me this is the norm for 20-somethings this day in age.Read More

Cucumber Ginger Juice

July 16, 2015 by Alexa [fooduzzi.com] 8 Comments

I love Pittsburgh. I love food. I love that Pittsburgh has become a foodie town.

I love that, no matter what I’m hungry for, I can find a quality restaurant in the heart of the ‘Burgh dishing out kick-butt cuisine. In need of some salty chips and salsa with a margarita chaser? Verde is where it’s at. How about something a little funky and tropical? Try Kaya, one of my favorite restaurants of all-time.

But when I’m in the mood for something truly exceptional, something that I can split with a loved one on a special occasion, Altius has become my new go-to.