One of the secrets to any successful blog or photo sharing social media account (i.e Instagram) is great food photos. It's taken me years to figure out the best angles, lighting and staging necessary to create a good photo and I'm still learning new things from my friends every day. I'm lucky enough to have a really cool group of foodie friends that are willing to share their tips with me and feel like it's my job (as your foodie friend) to pass them along to you! My biggest frustration with ... [ Read More ]
Everything Erica Turns 1!
One year ago today, I was laying in bed trying to figure out how to start a food blog. I knew I had a lot to share, but couldn't tell you the first thing about how to write on a website (let alone build one). I headed over to wordpress.com, signed up for a free, basic blog and just started writing. It was no frills, but for whatever reason, you followed and supported me. Now, I sit here, a full year later and so much has changed with Everything Erica. My once plain white blog with pink polka ... [ Read More ]
5 Instagrams EVERY Foodie Should Follow
Are you a foodie whose Instagram feed filled with a disgusting amount of boring, shameless selfies, celebrities that make you feel bad about your life and sub par food photos? Well today, I have a remedy for that problem. Today, I am going to share with you my 5 favorite food-related Instagrams. Honestly, I didn't realize you could develop a crush on person based on photos that they post of their food, but it has happened with all of these people. I honestly don't think you can call yourself ... [ Read More ]
5 Ways to Stay Sane During the Work Week
As our alarms go off Monday morning, most of us typically think (or scream out loud) “Is Monday really here already?!” Unfortunately that answer is yes, another work week is upon us. Working now for over 3 years as a CPA, I certainly understand "Sunday Funday" turning into "Monday Sadday". Luckily, over the past couple years I have discovered my top 5 ways to stay sane during the work week and make it straight to Friday: 1. Get excited about Monday! Monday doesn’t have to be the worst day ... [ Read More ]