Sorry for the brief hiatus. As you can see my blog underwent a bit of a facelift. Isn't she lovely! My go-to designer is Ana from Blog Milk Shop. (She did my previous layout too!) Simple is beautiful. If your site is ever in need of something new, fresh, and clean - look no further than Ana. She's super-sweet and extremely patient. (I must have asked a gazillion questions. Maybe more.) ♥
In keeping with the freshness theme, I have some bright (and buttery) shortbread cookies to share. I can't think of a better way to break in my new look than with a lemony recipe! Today I'm guest posting on Jehanne's food blog, The Cooking Doctor. If you're new to Jehanne's site, you are in for a treat! Aside from a lovely sweet tooth, she also has a mouth watering collection of savoury recipes that span the globe - from Malaysia, to the UK, to North Indian cuisine. Plus she takes some pretty gorge photos. Oh, Jehanne is also a surgeon. Talk about being super-multitalented! (I'm
You can find the recipe for these plucky little lemon shortbread cookies by hopping over to Jehanne's blog. And whilst you're there take a look at all the other deliciousness.
I'm blushing from all the compliments u showered me, Valerie! It is a real pleasure to have you over, and given my love for lemons, those shortbreads are purrfect!!
ReplyDeleteGorg! Love the blog refresh/redesign as well as your styling and photography here, Valerie! I just adore shortbread cookies and yours look so chunky and scrumptious! Mmm. Glad you are back. Was going to send you a Twitter DM to ask if everything was OK. I have just started a blog tweak order with my designer, too. Again, love the new blog design! xo
ReplyDeleteA wonderful guest post! Those shortbread cookies look absolutely divine.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Rosa
Beautiful redo on your blog Valerie! I admit to sneaking a peek last night ;)
ReplyDeleteYour shortbread cookies are making me happy and I thank you for that :)
Your site is looking gorgeous! I love the facelift, but still totally you, familiar, recognizable and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAnd these cookies. Also totally you! I know how you love your lemon! :)
Yes please to bright and buttery shortbread, love! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the new look, I like simple too. Your shortbread looks perfect and lemon is one of my favorite flavors of course.
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious! And love your new blog design (though it looked great before too)! I might need to check Blog Milk out for my site too...
ReplyDeleteYou don't have to say anything more than Lemon, and Shortbread! Love the shortbread, and LOVE your new look! I may message you to ask a couple questions about the do-over!
ReplyDeleteLoving your new blog design and these shortbreads! Definitely be heading over to get the recipe :)
ReplyDeleteI've always loved the look of your site and the enhancements made it even better. The lemon shortbread is such a nice way to celebrate the fresh makeover, too. Love these cookies!
ReplyDeleteLove the perfect shape!
ReplyDeleteBlog looks fresh and very pretty too:)
i love the 3 column layout, very clean and organized.
ReplyDeletewow, great photos. i love how thick they are!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that you're back! And I'm on my way to check out your blog post.
ReplyDeleteLoved the shortbread cookie recipe and your pictures are awesome. They look so natural and rustic.
ReplyDeleteOh! I just LOVE this new look!!! I want something like this... clean and pretty. I need to get in touch with Ana.
ReplyDeleteLove that we're celebrating this facelift with shortbread! YUM! Especially lemon. I can almost taste 'em!!
Welcome back! Your new blog looks so pretty - as do your gorgeous photos!
ReplyDeleteLove the new layout it looks very fresh! Now I need to hop over to The Cooking Doctor blog, Lemon shortbread is one of my favourite biscuits!
ReplyDeleteHow pretty is your new design?! Only appropriate that you start off fresh with a lemon recipe:-)
ReplyDeleteI love your new look!
ReplyDeleteI might have to ask Ana for some help as I am in dire need of a new look, but am very broke.
Aren't we all?
It's going to be 95 degrees here with 100% humidity, please pass the cookies!
Your blog re-design is gorgeous! I love it and also these fabulous looking shortbreads, they're calling my name!
ReplyDeleteWonderful! Welcome back!
ReplyDeleteI'll be hopping over to her blog soon! In the meantime, I am in dire need of delicious shortbread to comfort myself during this difficult time for me :( Can you send some over, please? Hehehe...
ReplyDeleteWhat a seriously gorgeous new blog. I adore it! And I love this recipe but what else is new, I love ALL of your recipes!
ReplyDeleteYour blog looks gorgeous Valerie! I'm starting to think about a redesign, so thank you for the designer recommendation! Heading over to check out the shortbread recipe - they look absolutely delicious!
ReplyDeleteYour site was beautiful before and it´s even more gorgeous now Valerie! Heading over to check out your lemon shortbread.
ReplyDeleteThe blog look is absolutely lovely! And the food looks as good as ever.
ReplyDeleteLove your blog and the update is simply perfect. Speaking of perfect - these lemon shortbread are AMAZING! These are a must make very soon. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYour new look is beautiful. I agree, simple is always best. I love these thick slabs of shortbread. Yum!
ReplyDeleteThis tart look perfect and delicious!!
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