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DAY 2: I’m taking us back to something tradition

DAY 2: I’m taking us back to something traditional yet completely full of Apple Spice flavor——Apple Crisp! 😬 This version is totally VEGAN + GLUTEN-FREE so many of us can enjoy the beautiful warm + cozy feeling that comes with every single bite. If you know me or have been following Orchids + Sweet Tea, then you know that flavor is KING around here and this apple crisp will give you all of the Fall Vibes from all of the spices infused (heavily on purpose).🍂 RECIPE WILL DROP ON THE BLOG BY NOON‼️👆🏾Tap the link in bio @orchidsnsweettea_ for recipe or GOOGLE ‘Orchids + Sweet Tea Homemade Gluten-Free Apple Crisp’
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While I know that you’ve enjoyed #PumpkinWeek on

While I know that you’ve enjoyed #PumpkinWeek on Orchids + Sweet Tea previously, I’m definitely excited to be doing this again—this time with #AppleWeek.
🍏🍎 To kick things off, I wanted to share this latte with you which makes for a great coffee alternative because I chose to use Chai Tea instead. But did you know that Apple + Chai Tea actually work together nicely? Yup. Don’t believe me? Try this recipe for yourself!👆🏾Tap the link in bio @orchidsnsweettea_ for recipe or GOOGLE ‘Orchids + Sweet Tea Easy Warm Apple Chai Latte’
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#orchidsandsweettea #feedfeed #apple #applecider #blackgirlswhoblog #huffposttaste #blackfoodbloggers @thefeedfeed #teamcanon #thekitchn @thebakefeed @pinterest #bonappetit #f52grams #thewayweeat #fromscratch #wsbakeclub #theeverymom #theeverygirl #applechai #dairyfree #chaitea #dairyfreeglutenfree #veganlatte #falldrinks #chaitea #coffeeandseasons #appleseason #essenceeats

It’s Sunday, I’m not baking or cooking today (

It’s Sunday, I’m not baking or cooking today (because we all should have a rest day, right? 🧐), and I’m SUPER EXCITED about APPLE WEEK this week! Are you ready? 🍏 What’s your favorite apple recipe of all time?👆🏾Tap the link in bio @orchidsnsweettea_ for recipe or GOOGLE ‘Orchids + Sweet Tea Recipes’
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#foodinfluencer #feedfeed #blackgirlswhoblog #huffposttaste #blackfoodbloggers @buzzfeedfood @thefeedfeed #teamcanon #essenceeats #thekitchn @thebakefeed #pinterestinspired @pinterest #bonappetit #f52grams #thewayweeat #fromscratch #wsbakeclub #fwcooks #gethealthy #xonecole #apple #apples #fall #fallvibes #autumn #healthyfood #healthyeating #applecrisp #theeverygirl #theeverymom

Happy Friday! 🎉🎉 I’m so happy that the wee

Happy Friday! 🎉🎉 I’m so happy that the weekend is FINALLY upon us. Is it just me or did this week go by slower? 🧐 Well, hopefully this Cajun Shrimp + Creamy Parmesan Polenta recipe will whisk you into the weekend gracefully. 🙃 So, of course, making this shrimp dish was one of my favorite things that I did more recently. I don’t know about you, but seafood is a great favorite in my house. We love our Shrimp, Salmon, Fish, and Lobster! 🤣 Do you love seafood? #orchidsandsweettea
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Shrimp:
✨2 lbs. Colossal shrimp (Marinated overnight)
✨1-2 Tbsps cajun seasoning, homemade or store-bought (See Notes)
✨2 Tbsps unsalted butter
✨1 Tbsp dried parsley
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Polenta:
✨3 cups chicken or veggie stock
✨1 cup organic dried polenta grains
✨pinch of sea salt
✨1 Tbsp unsalted butter
✨3/4-1 cup grated parmesan cheese
✨dried parsley, garnish
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✨In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, add butter until fully warmed and melted. Add shrimp and cook on both sides (about 2-3 minutes), until pink and cook through. Remove from skillet and set shrimp aside on a plate or in a bowl.
✨For Polenta——Start by adding 3 cups of chicken stock to a medium pot pot and bringing it to a boil. Add a pinch of sea salt. Once boiling, slowly add polenta and whisk it into the water at the same time. **NOTE: Yes, I know. This requires a bit of multi-tasking.** ✨Reduce heat to low and let polenta simmer while you continuously whisk it around, until it becomes thick. ✨Once all liquid has reduced and polenta is fully thickened and no longer "grainy", add parmesan and whisk until creamy. Remove from heat.
✨To serve, add spoons of polenta to a bowl and top with cooked shrimp.
✨Bon Appetit!  .
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#buzzfeast #buzzfeastfood #foodblogeats #taste #southernfood #shrimp #cajunfood #shrimpandgrits #food52 #feedfeed #thekitchn #dailyfoodfeed #noleftovers #blackinfluencers #foodphotography #foodphotographyandstyling #foodinfluencer #amplifymelanatedvoices #foodcontentcreator #yum #cameraeatsfirst

I’m so excited that my S’Mores Brownies + Ice

I’m so excited that my S’Mores Brownies + Ice Cream has become a FINALIST in the @thefeedfeed and @ghirardelli Contest‼️😬 If you’re obsessed with this as much as I am, then please VOTE for ya girl! Oh and you can always find the recipe for just the brownies on the blog! HAPPY THURSDAY guys! 😘👆🏾Tap the link in bio to VOTE✅
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#orchidsandsweettea
#foodinfluencer #feedfeed #blackgirlswhoblog
#huffposttaste #blackfoodbloggers @thefeedfeed #teamcanon #essenceeats #thekitchn @thebakefeed @pinterest #bonappetit #f52grams #thewayweeat #wsbakeclub #theeverygirl #kitchen #buzzfeastfood #smores #smoresbrownies #brownieslover #chocolate #browniesundae #dessertporn #decadentdesserts

I’ve really been in the mood for pizza lately an

I’ve really been in the mood for pizza lately and to be honest, Fall-inspired ones have been my fave by far. 🍕This delicious ButterNut Squash Fall Harvest Pizza was made for my friends @vitacost and you can find the recipe on their blog! I’m obsessed with the combo of roasted butternut squash, sweet potatoes, kale, apples, + mozzarella! 👆🏾Tap the link in bio @orchidsnsweettea_ for recipe or GOOGLE ‘Orchids + Sweet Tea Recipes’
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#orchidsandsweettea #feedfeed #blackbloggersunited #blackgirlswhoblog #huffposttaste #blackfoodbloggers @thefeedfeed #teamcanon #thekitchn @pinterest #bonappetitmag #fromscratch #wsbakeclub #theeverymom #fwcooks #theeverygirl #foodcontentcreator #blackwomenfoodphotog #discoverunder50k #satisfying #fall #pizza #pizzapizzapizza #fallpizza #delicious

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DAY 2: I’m taking us back to something tradition

DAY 2: I’m taking us back to something traditional yet completely full of Apple Spice flavor——Apple Crisp! 😬 This version is totally VEGAN + GLUTEN-FREE so many of us can enjoy the beautiful warm + cozy feeling that comes with every single bite. If you know me or have been following Orchids + Sweet Tea, then you know that flavor is KING around here and this apple crisp will give you all of the Fall Vibes from all of the spices infused (heavily on purpose).🍂 RECIPE WILL DROP ON THE BLOG BY NOON‼️👆🏾Tap the link in bio @orchidsnsweettea_ for recipe or GOOGLE ‘Orchids + Sweet Tea Homemade Gluten-Free Apple Crisp’
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https://www.orchidsandsweettea.com/homemade-gluten-free-Apple-crisp
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#orchidsandsweettea #feedfeed #applespice #applecrisp #blackbloggersunited #blackgirlswhoblog #huffposttaste #blackfoodbloggers @thefeedfeed #teamcanon #thekitchn @thebakefeed @pinterest #bonappetit #f52grams #thewayweeat #fromscratch #wsbakeclub #theeverymom #fwcooks #theeverygirl #vegan #dairyfree #dairyfreeglutenfree #easyrecipes #homebakers #bakedfromscratch #inseasonnow #whatibakedtoday

While I know that you’ve enjoyed #PumpkinWeek on

While I know that you’ve enjoyed #PumpkinWeek on Orchids + Sweet Tea previously, I’m definitely excited to be doing this again—this time with #AppleWeek.
🍏🍎 To kick things off, I wanted to share this latte with you which makes for a great coffee alternative because I chose to use Chai Tea instead. But did you know that Apple + Chai Tea actually work together nicely? Yup. Don’t believe me? Try this recipe for yourself!👆🏾Tap the link in bio @orchidsnsweettea_ for recipe or GOOGLE ‘Orchids + Sweet Tea Easy Warm Apple Chai Latte’
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https://www.orchidsandsweettea.com/easy-warm-apple-chai-latte/
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#orchidsandsweettea #feedfeed #apple #applecider #blackgirlswhoblog #huffposttaste #blackfoodbloggers @thefeedfeed #teamcanon #thekitchn @thebakefeed @pinterest #bonappetit #f52grams #thewayweeat #fromscratch #wsbakeclub #theeverymom #theeverygirl #applechai #dairyfree #chaitea #dairyfreeglutenfree #veganlatte #falldrinks #chaitea #coffeeandseasons #appleseason #essenceeats

It’s Sunday, I’m not baking or cooking today (

It’s Sunday, I’m not baking or cooking today (because we all should have a rest day, right? 🧐), and I’m SUPER EXCITED about APPLE WEEK this week! Are you ready? 🍏 What’s your favorite apple recipe of all time?👆🏾Tap the link in bio @orchidsnsweettea_ for recipe or GOOGLE ‘Orchids + Sweet Tea Recipes’
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#foodinfluencer #feedfeed #blackgirlswhoblog #huffposttaste #blackfoodbloggers @buzzfeedfood @thefeedfeed #teamcanon #essenceeats #thekitchn @thebakefeed #pinterestinspired @pinterest #bonappetit #f52grams #thewayweeat #fromscratch #wsbakeclub #fwcooks #gethealthy #xonecole #apple #apples #fall #fallvibes #autumn #healthyfood #healthyeating #applecrisp #theeverygirl #theeverymom

Happy Friday! 🎉🎉 I’m so happy that the wee

Happy Friday! 🎉🎉 I’m so happy that the weekend is FINALLY upon us. Is it just me or did this week go by slower? 🧐 Well, hopefully this Cajun Shrimp + Creamy Parmesan Polenta recipe will whisk you into the weekend gracefully. 🙃 So, of course, making this shrimp dish was one of my favorite things that I did more recently. I don’t know about you, but seafood is a great favorite in my house. We love our Shrimp, Salmon, Fish, and Lobster! 🤣 Do you love seafood? #orchidsandsweettea
————————-
Shrimp:
✨2 lbs. Colossal shrimp (Marinated overnight)
✨1-2 Tbsps cajun seasoning, homemade or store-bought (See Notes)
✨2 Tbsps unsalted butter
✨1 Tbsp dried parsley
—————————
Polenta:
✨3 cups chicken or veggie stock
✨1 cup organic dried polenta grains
✨pinch of sea salt
✨1 Tbsp unsalted butter
✨3/4-1 cup grated parmesan cheese
✨dried parsley, garnish
—————————
✨In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, add butter until fully warmed and melted. Add shrimp and cook on both sides (about 2-3 minutes), until pink and cook through. Remove from skillet and set shrimp aside on a plate or in a bowl.
✨For Polenta——Start by adding 3 cups of chicken stock to a medium pot pot and bringing it to a boil. Add a pinch of sea salt. Once boiling, slowly add polenta and whisk it into the water at the same time. **NOTE: Yes, I know. This requires a bit of multi-tasking.** ✨Reduce heat to low and let polenta simmer while you continuously whisk it around, until it becomes thick. ✨Once all liquid has reduced and polenta is fully thickened and no longer "grainy", add parmesan and whisk until creamy. Remove from heat.
✨To serve, add spoons of polenta to a bowl and top with cooked shrimp.
✨Bon Appetit!  .
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#buzzfeast #buzzfeastfood #foodblogeats #taste #southernfood #shrimp #cajunfood #shrimpandgrits #food52 #feedfeed #thekitchn #dailyfoodfeed #noleftovers #blackinfluencers #foodphotography #foodphotographyandstyling #foodinfluencer #amplifymelanatedvoices #foodcontentcreator #yum #cameraeatsfirst

I’m so excited that my S’Mores Brownies + Ice

I’m so excited that my S’Mores Brownies + Ice Cream has become a FINALIST in the @thefeedfeed and @ghirardelli Contest‼️😬 If you’re obsessed with this as much as I am, then please VOTE for ya girl! Oh and you can always find the recipe for just the brownies on the blog! HAPPY THURSDAY guys! 😘👆🏾Tap the link in bio to VOTE✅
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#orchidsandsweettea
#foodinfluencer #feedfeed #blackgirlswhoblog
#huffposttaste #blackfoodbloggers @thefeedfeed #teamcanon #essenceeats #thekitchn @thebakefeed @pinterest #bonappetit #f52grams #thewayweeat #wsbakeclub #theeverygirl #kitchen #buzzfeastfood #smores #smoresbrownies #brownieslover #chocolate #browniesundae #dessertporn #decadentdesserts

I’ve really been in the mood for pizza lately an

I’ve really been in the mood for pizza lately and to be honest, Fall-inspired ones have been my fave by far. 🍕This delicious ButterNut Squash Fall Harvest Pizza was made for my friends @vitacost and you can find the recipe on their blog! I’m obsessed with the combo of roasted butternut squash, sweet potatoes, kale, apples, + mozzarella! 👆🏾Tap the link in bio @orchidsnsweettea_ for recipe or GOOGLE ‘Orchids + Sweet Tea Recipes’
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HAPPY SUNDAY Ya’ll! I’m excited to share that you can catch my IG Reel on @navitasorganics highlighting their delicious Superfood Lattes + Power Snacks! 😬 Head over to their account, leave a comment, like, + save‼️✨
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