Saveur Best Food Blog Finalist

I just found out that The Forest Feast is a finalist for Saveur Magazine's Best Food Blog award in the “Best Original Recipes” category, and I am so excited! 

Voting determines the winner, so I’d love it if you could take a minute to check out the contest, by clicking here. I am flattered to be in the company of such great food blogs!

I posted 3 of my favorite past recipes above to celebrate: Orange Avocado Salad, Strawberry Caprese and Watermelon Salad. Happy cooking!

xx Erin

UPDATE as of 4/23/13: Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for taking the time to vote! I realllly appreciate it, but The Forest Feast unfortunately did not win. Click here to see who did, and congrats to the winners!

Maybe next year…

Tabouleh Boats

Tabbouleh spooned into little endive boats is a fun appetizer or side (and healthy, too!). Find the simple recipe in my newest post for Better Homes and Gardens, here.

By Erin Gleeson of The Forest Feast

Broiled Grapefruit with Cinnamon and Sugar

There is so much citrus in California right now! This is a fun twist on your average half of grapefruit for breakfast. I love how the cinnamony-sugar coating gets caramelized under the broiler. Dig in with a spoon while it’s warm!

What’s your favorite way to eat grapefruit?

By Erin Gleeson for The Forest Feast

Carrot Ribbon Salad

Our little meyer lemon tree on the deck was a wedding gift a little over a year ago.  It’s second season has produced a whopping 5 lemons that are just ripening now! I squeezed one on some lightly sauteed carrot ribbons, and with a touch of olive oil, basil and Maldon sea salt, it was delish! This dish is great warm or at room temperature.

By Erin Gleeson for The Forest Feast

Clementine Cake

Pressing little clementine “cuties” into cake batter before baking makes it just a little more fun! You can use any basic cake recipe, but I recommend something citrussy like this Grapefruit Yogurt Cake from Smitten Kitchen. In lieu of a glaze, I drizzled mine with honey. Enjoy!

By Erin Gleeson for The Forest Feast