Strolling through our little neighborhood on a rare afternoon of solitude, my heart swelled with gratitude over the beauty of the autumn season here. The vibrant bursts of fiery foliage, shades of canary, butterscotch, sangria, garnet, spice and amber, lined the gently buzzing streets of the neighborhood, congruously coined “Sunnyside.”…
“You are, in fact, a mashup of what you chose to let into your life.”
-Austin Kleon
Designing and dedicating myself to a life that brings me joy and satisfaction is a discipline. It means saying no to things that weigh me down (toxic conversations, heavy foods, endless tasks) and yes to what fuels me to move forward….
Well friends, it’s a big month around here…
Gouramanda is officially 8 years old! (And what better way to celebrate than with this creamy dreamy Brown Buttered Pineapple and Pistachio Ice Cream?!)
I started this space in the dark ages of blogging, as a food-curious 22 year old, a bit bored with my free time between college classes. I had friends and family constantly hounding me about my recipes and I never wrote them down or really remembered what I did. So, I thought what better way to share my creations than start a blog.
I have taken a lot of detours along the way, switching briefly to a lifestyle blog format, but I keep coming back to the call to simply share the recipes I create and love.
Gouramanda has been a catalyst for my newest culinary endeavor Vecina Provisions, where I source heritage Mexican flavors that really uplevel your cooking game.
Thank you for tagging along on my journey. I appreciate each and every one of you. If you ever have questions, comments are always open, but I do realize we have shifted to a more Instagram-centric world, so comments, questions and suggestions there are always welcome too.
Buen provecho!
Amanda
Happy Cinco de Mayo dear amigos!
I hope you whoever is reading this is well in all senses. …
Hola, friends!
I’m working with a toddler on my lap, anyone relate?! So this will be a quick one. Baking has been a major form of therapy for me through all of this Covid-19 madness. I know flour is not always easy to find, so I wanted to come up with something simple that satisfies the sweet tooth (and is pretty healthy!) without using tons of flour….
The year is 2020, but in many ways it feels like I imagine what 1850 was.
The family Jeep takes the place of a covered wagon, piled high with essentials like food and dried beans, and cherished possessions like favorite toys, books, fishing gear, my great grandmother’s silver….
Hello, beautiful friends!
I thought it would be nice to infuse our indoor/quarantine time with a little Spring today! Townes and I (and our filmographer Marshall) have gotten very creative with our time together, starting a new IGTV series called Little Gourmands Cooking Show. …
Snow day. First day of hubby’s indefinite work-from-home stint. The world feels a bit scary these days, if I am honest. I know I’m not alone in this. …
For years I have never claimed to be the best baker. Probably because I have fallen under the credence that it requires more science than art (I think) and I have generally been more interested in the process of vibing into the flow of creativity than one that requires exactitude, precision and timing.
Damn, I sound like a hippie. This Colorado life, y’all.
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This cake. You have to know how much I really love you by giving you this cake. You see, it’s November, which is a B I G celebratory month over here. Townes will be T W O, Thanksgiving, our dating anniversary, our wedding anniversary and more. It was also our friend/neighbor’s birthday, so what better time to test out cake recipes?…