BAKED CINNAMON SUGAR SWEET POTATO FRIES

Ohhhh Sweet Potato Fries. 

Remember when I made some spicy ones a while back with a Sriracha dipping sauce? 

Crap those things were good.

I figured not everyone loves spicy- so this version is sweet. Juuuust like all of you. I know. I'm full of it today. I blame it on the looong week at work.

Here it is folks, I dare you to eat just one...

What you'll need to make it happen:

For the Fries:

- 2 Sweet Potatoes

- 1 Tbsp CornStarch

- 1 Tbsp Canola Oil

- Cinnamon Sugar

How to make it happen:

Step 1: Cut potatoes into evenly cut fries- the more even, the better cooking

Step 2: Soak the fries in water for 15 minutes

Step 3: Drain, Pat dry, and throw in a Ziplock bag with the cornstarch and 1 Tbsp cinnamon sugar. 

Step 4: Toss with 1 Tbsp canola oil and spread out evenly on a baking sheet lined with tinfoil

Step 6: Bake at 350 for 15 minutes, flip, and then bake for another 15 minutes. If you cut your fries a little thicker, they may need more time- so bake until crispy!

Step 7: When hot out of the oven, sprinkle with more cinnamon sugar- load it up if ya feel like it!

If you want to make these REALLY good, give them a light sprinkle of salt too, it'll make them that perfect balance of salty and sweet!

For the Spicy version with Sriracha aioli, go HERE!

For more snacky food recipes, go HERE!

What is your favorite snack to munch on lately?

I can't get enough of these fries, and these baked sriracha cream cheese wontons!

xo, lp

PSST: Want the inside scoop of daily B&B life? Go HERE! 

MOTHER'S DAY GIFTS FOR EVERY MOM WITH SHOPBOP

Mother's Day is LESS than 2 weeks away everyone- so if you're still figuring out what to get your mom, now is the time to grab something off this list so you're not late!

If you live near your mom, this will ship to you fast so you have time to wrap it up nicely!

If you DON'T live near her- Shopbop offers FREE shipping, so you don't have to deal with that extra pain of extra charges to get it to her.

PLUS if your mom is pick- Shopbop offers free returns within 15 days ;-)

It's super easy to just grab her a nice pair of earrings or a bracelet- but sometimes an out of the box can mean so much more! I've arranged a list of gifts for all different types of moms out there (my favorite is the pink fanny pack for the practical mom, of course), so you're sure to find a gift for yours!

For the Practical mom, a cool Hunter umbrella for rainy days, a pink fanny pack for hikes and trips, or some lesport sac gear for keeping things in order!

For the Organized mom, somewhere to display her watches, her rings, or pack up her clothes!

For the Workout mom, a new yoga mat, a shiny s'well bottle, or a new gym bag!

For the Fashionable mom, an array of style books, a TB mixed print case, or a stylish new phone case!

For the Super Hip mom, an ironic bag, a wine topper, a coffee table book or a sassy mug!

For the Pet Loving mom,  anything and everything dog and cat- like mugs, wine stopper, or salt and pepper shakers!

For the Gardening mom, some sweet snail or flower earrings, or a floral lesportsac piece!

For the Best Hostess mom, a cheese label or knife set, a boozy candle, or some cute coasters!

My mom is definitely a Gardening/Practical mom-

Which of these buckets does your mom fall into?

xo, lp

PANTONE CANDY + A MILWAUKEE WEEKEND

Oooh the weekend. Why does it have to fly by so quickly?

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend- here's what's been good lately:

I've started a new little series on Instagram called #pantonecandy- and it's exactly what it sounds like :) Check out the beginnings here --> @lpodlich

 This weekend Michael and I went to Milwaukee for a little getaway. We had a great dinner at Balzac, enjoyed the Comedy Cafe- and met some friends at Hi Hat for drinks. Today we enjoyed a sunny walk by the lake and it was seriously hard to drive back home! 

This chilly sprint has meant I get that much more use out of my favorite colorful wool coats. If it's not going to be green and springy out in nature, I'm going dress green and springy!

This week's recipe is the most addictive one I've made in a while... fair warning.

What did you do this weekend?

Tell me good things, friends!

xo, lp