{"id":87947,"date":"2013-05-12T08:00:17","date_gmt":"2013-05-12T13:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=87947"},"modified":"2013-05-10T14:34:04","modified_gmt":"2013-05-10T19:34:04","slug":"food-blogger-spotlight-ashley-mclaughlin-of-edible-perspective","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/05\/food-blogger-spotlight-ashley-mclaughlin-of-edible-perspective\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Blogger Spotlight: Ashley McLaughlin of Edible Perspective"},"content":{"rendered":"

When I stumbled upon Ashley’s McLaughlin’s blog Edible Perspective<\/a> <\/strong>years ago, I was first drawn to the stunning photography. Ultimately, her sunshiney personality, amazingly creative recipes, and down-to-earth writing style hooked me in.<\/p>\n

To date, Ashley’s recipes are some of the healthiest and most delicious recipes I’ve tried from any food blog – and I’ve visited a lot<\/em>. The girl taught me how to make almond butter<\/a><\/strong> for goodness sake! Stop by Ashley’s blog for a wealth of information on gluten free and vegan cooking, as well as desserts that always fall on the healthier side – my favorite kind.<\/p>\n

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Why did you start your food blog?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Edible Perspective started after making a cross-country move to Colorado with my husband, Chris. When we first moved\u00a0out west we were lucky enough to stay with Chris’s brother and wife for a few months as we furiously hunted for jobs. To return the favor to them, I cooked our weeknight dinners and decided to document my creations along the way. It was at this time when I finally decided to pick up Chris’s clunky dSLR camera and put down my trusty point-and-shoot. I never imagined what it would evolve into!<\/p>\n

How would you describe your approach to eating\/health?<\/strong>
\nI focus my cooking and eating on real, whole-foods and avoid highly processed foods whenever possible. Not only does eating this way taste better but it also makes me feel better. However, when it comes to food I don’t set rules or guidelines, I simply take things one day at a time. I enjoy supporting local and organic businesses and am\u00a0not only passionate about my personal health but also the health of animals and our environment. As a gluten-free<\/a><\/strong> non-meat eater, I’m frequently asked what it is I can actually eat. \u00a0This always makes me chuckle a bit, because I eat a much wider variety of foods now than ever before. My meals are flavorful, wholesome, and fulfilling and they leave me feeling happy and energized. Sweets are of course included!<\/p>\n

Have you always had an interest in healthy food or did it come later in life?<\/strong>
\nGrowing up I was somewhat health-conscious but nowhere near as educated as I am now. I wasn’t the biggest vegetable fan, typically ate meat twice a day, and definitely ate my fair share of processed foods<\/a><\/strong>. My real interest in health and food started about 6 years ago when my thesis research began on the topic of Food + Architecture. I focused my research on how industrialization has affected both industries [ie: quantity over quality]. There are many more commonalities than you would think! This got me highly motivated to learn\u00a0everything\u00a0I could about our food system and has changed my life for the better.<\/p>\n

What is your favorite (or a few of your favorite) food\/ingredient to use in the kitchen?<\/strong>
\nI am egg obsessed. Farm fresh eggs are simply the best, and I eat them nearly every day. Other favorite foods\/ingredients of note are: cinnamon, oats, almond butter, kale, lemons, and any seasonal fruit<\/a><\/strong>. My\u00a0taste buds\u00a0definitely change with the seasons!<\/p>\n

Has blogging changed the way you view food and cooking?<\/strong>
\nYes! \u00a0Most definitely. I truly enjoy sharing what I have learned about food with my readers through my recipes and photographs. Also, if it wasn’t for the blog world I would have never started eating raw kale salads, making my own nut butters, trying and loving tofu, figuring out my body works best on a gluten-free diet, and so on. I’m incredibly thankful to have found other bloggers who put out impressive, educational, and delicious content every single week.<\/p>\n

What are a few of your favorite recipes to date?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thai Kale Salad with Peanut Dressing<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0for my love of raw kale and simple flavors<\/p>\n

The Ultimate Loaded Veggie Burger<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0for a completely over-the-top and comforting veggie meal<\/p>\n

Triple Chocolate Quick Bread<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0for something sweet but also breakfast worthy<\/p>\n

Ashley is 14th in a series of\u00a0spotlights on healthy food bloggers<\/a><\/strong>. Be sure to check back next Sunday to meet another healthy food blogger in our midst.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n

Also Read: \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Food Blogger Spotlight: Kate Webster of The Little Loaf<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Food Blogger Spotlight: Sonja and Alex Overhiser of A Couple Cooks<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Food Blogger Spotlight: Holly Whitleff of The Healthy Everythingtarian<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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