Happy 2023, everyone! We’re so thrilled to be back. We really missed all of you!! Although both of us were happy to take a bit of a break from posting, we had a hard time staying away altogether.
(while December was supposed to be a month of relaxing, entertaining, and brainstorming on new ideas for 2023…we ended up doing a complete website overhaul AND a full 12 days of pizza recipes) (talk about loving what we do – haha!)
Anyways, it’s so great to get back in the saddle – and in a completely updated space, at that! Ever since we started the blog, we were hoping for our site to be one that could really grow with us. In the beginning, we were a lot more lifestyle-centered, so our blog didn’t need to have all the bells & whistles for a true food/recipe website at that time. After a while though, as recipes & entertaining became our sole focus, the old layout just wasn’t cutting it.
And what we felt, you all reiterated! You guys wanted an easier way to find recipes, and a more simplified place to spend some time discovering inspiration! We really feel this new space is exactly that 🙂
Here’s a little breakdown of what’s new, and what you can expect:
1. The Blog
When you click on the blog tab at the top of the website, it’ll take you to a page containing all of our recent posts. Looking for something more specific? Scroll to the bottom to see additional categories. We have a page all about hosting & entertaining, the places we’ve been lately and what we recommend in those spots, our container garden (and all things farm market!), and strictly seasonal posts – from summer alfresco boards to cozy winter recipes.
2. Recipes
For the recipe tab – it’s everything everyone has been asking for and more! Why? There’s a filtering system, and an index! You may notice that there aren’t as many recipes right off the bat as you’re used to on our site, and that’s because we’re adding them back on in a more methodical way. We want to make sure each one is as good as the day we posted it – and that the recipe is easy, and accurate, to follow!
You can also now jump to the recipe in a post, easily print, and comment/rate anything & everything you like! New GF recipes are being added every day…and soon enough, all of your faves will be back on, ready to be made by you!
3. Our Newsletter!
This is not a new addition, but definitely updated in a lot of ways. Before, our newsletter was a more impromptu way to connect with all of you on a random basis. Over this past month, we’ve noticed an uptick in subscribers for the newsletter – and we’re so excited about it! Starting this upcoming Sunday, we’ll be posting monthly newsletters at the beginning of each month.
And, throughout the month, we’ll shoot out some recipe & post roundups in case you missed anything 😉 To sign up, head to our newsletter page, or fill in your name & email in the banner on our homepage!
We hope to make this year our best yet – can you believe it’s almost been 2 whole years of the blog?? We’ve got a lot planned, and can’t wait to share it with all of you. As always, we look forward to seeing your comments, hearing what you liked, and watching our recipes come to life in your kitchens. Happy New Year!
xoxo,
Kim & Tess
