It’s here, it’s here, it’s finally here! The site switchover to the new name finally happened and I couldn’t be happier! It’s been a long road, with a lot of deciding what should stay/go/ and everything else in between. I’m so thankful to the guys over at Envy Creative for making this a smooth and easy process. When I first went to them with not only a site design project, but also a huge redirect process with the whole domain change, Nick was totally on board and quick to jump in and ease my fears about links being broken or redirects not happening. (BTW, if you find any links that aren’t going anywhere or are broken, please let me know!). He also took the jumble of blogs that I showed him for inspiration and turned it into a beautiful new site. I’m so excited for the new design, so let’s take a look around!
If you take a look up top, the menu has changed a bit, but it’s now so much easier to use! Once you start scrolling down, the menu stays at the top, so if you want to navigate to a different page, it’s already right there waiting. There is also a search function up there too, to make searching around the site easier and faster. I mainly did this because I hate when I have to search for the search function on a site! As always, the contact form is still an easy to fill out kind of deal, so if you need me, just fill it out and it will come right to my inbox.
Moving onto one of my favorite things, the recipe index! One of the things that I love most about the site is that the whole watercolor theme from the logo (her website is impressive, if you need a logo reach out to her, she’s amazing!) is taken throughout the site. From the sidebar picture to the pictures in the recipe index, all of the little details from the watercolor are throughout the whole site and I LOVE it! I may be tinkering with the index here soon, but for now, it’s much more organized and easier to navigate. I’m also taking on the project of making sure all of my posts (even the ones with old pictures) are categorized and up to snuff with SEO, so pretty soon all of the recipes with be easy to find.
Now let’s go back to the sidebar, which is pretty much the same, but cleaned up a bit so there isn’t as much ‘stuff’ going on over there. You can still sign up for e-mail updates and search around the site, plus easily follow the blog on Instagram, so really, the most important things! Social media buttons are above the e-mail sign ups too, which will all be updated soon. The RSS feed and e-mail template are in the process of being updated, so there may still be a few places where the new name and old name don’t match. Let me tell you, you never realize how many places your blog name is until you have to change it EVERYWHERE. Oy vey!
Last but certainly not least, I want to give a HUGE thank you to you, the readers! I was nervous/excited/weirdly calm at the same time about this changeover and it’s gone even better than I could imagine. I’ve gotten so much support and so many good vibes from the blogging community and it’s been wonderful to know that I have so many internet/real life friends who are supportive and willing to help out during such a big change. To thank all of you for all the awesome support you’ve given, I’m teaming up with my favorite vanilla company, Rodelle for a giveaway! The giveaway includes vanilla beans, cocoa powder and vanilla extract, which are all my absolute favorite things from Rodelle. I use vanilla extract by the gallon it seems and Rodelle’s is perfect, each and every time. Just enter through the Rafflecopter widget below, giveaway ends on March 30th. Good luck! xoxo
Deb says
My favorite way to use vanilla is in my vegan protein balls! The vanilla flavor is key to the yummy-ness of this favorite treat!
A Kitchen Fable says
So excited for you! This blog is looking awesome! My favourite way to use vanilla is in crème brûlée.
Taylor Closet says
My favorite way is adding it to my fudge, Creamy Vanilla Fudge.
Seema says
I love to use vanilla in my oatmeal.
Phi @ The Sweetphi Blog says
GORGEOUS new site, loooove it! Congrats girl, and everything redirects so beautifully 🙂
The Frosted Vegan says
BIG relief! haha!
Heartbeet Kitchen (@amanda_paa) says
so happy for you and this lovely site! beautiful vision that has come together so well. can’t wait to continue reading, and using all the new functions! also, rodelle is my FAVE vanilla.
xo!
The Frosted Vegan says
Thank you thank you!! xoxox
Noemi says
I love vanilla in nice cream. Yum!
Danielle says
Welcome back! Love the new site. I can see the blood sweat and tears that went into this and it looks great! I love to use vanilla in all my baking, but lately I’ve been putting a little in my morning smoothies and it’s great!
Beth R. says
Vanilla adds a great punch of flavor to just about anything. I recently added (far too much) vanilla bean to coconut cream frosting…and IT WAS TO DIE FOR!
Deanne O'Donnell says
I love vanilla!! I love to add a dash to my smoothies, but of course it is a staple for every vegan dessert I make!! I couldn’t live without it!!!
Cadry's Kitchen says
Oh, the new blog design looks beautiful & so user-friendly! I especially love the watercolor details and the way it’s coordinated throughout your recipe index.
My favorite way to use vanilla is in chocolate chip cookies or green smoothies – the yin and yang of treats!
The Frosted Vegan says
You’re too kind! Thanks Cadry!
Strength and Sunshine says
Love it dear! The site looks lovely!!! <3
Mmm favorite way to use vanilla? In some sweet quick breads!
Kelsey G. says
Mug brownies… really several mug brownies.
Hawk and Animal - Roadwarriors says
Thumbs Up from Hawk and Animal!
Jeffrey says
I like adding vanilla to my white cake and buttercream frosting.
Jacky says
I used it in your French silk pretzel pie recently! But I use it in my smoothie bowls and oatmeal all the time too!
Heather S says
I love adding it to my custard and brownies!
Bianca says
i love using it in vanilla frosting!
isahappyvegan says
Great name and website! Super easy to find what we’re looking for now.
isahappyvegan says
I forgot to say that what I like vanilla for is in my morning oatmeal and vanilla-white hot chocolate.
Janyl Finnerty says
Your new website looks amazing Abby! Beautiful design, love your logo. Vanilla makes everything a little better – I love it in simple sugar cookies and custard desserts.
Rosemary says
What a cheerful way to start my morning–by opening your site. Love your new logo, and, of course, seeing your smiling face upon first opening your blog. Thanks for turning me on to your go-to vanilla as well as new, simple, healthy recipes!
The Frosted Vegan says
Thanks Rosemary! 🙂
ammauceri says
Love the new site, thanks so much for the chance to win! I love to use vanilla in my green smoothies. Or anything really!
Valerie says
I am a true vanilla lover…in French toast and rice pudding especially! Thanks for the stellar giveaway!! 🙂
Krista says
I love to use vanilla in smoothies and oatmeal. Yum! Thank you for the opportunity to win. Love the new site design.
Debbie says
I use vanilla as much as possible – double strength is my favorite in almost any baked goods and puddings. Beautiful new site!!
Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough says
The site is just beautiful, Abby! xo
The Frosted Vegan says
Thank you sweet friend! xoxo
Diana R. says
I love to use it in my homemade horchata, pudding and cookies.
Shira says
Favorite way to use vanilla: in a creamsicle smoothie!
jacquie says
in baking!
Jennifer Essad says
In Fresh Whipped Cream – but then again I just made a batch of cookies and the Vanilla made them!
cyndi br says
I use vanilla is rice pudding
susitravl says
I like to use vanilla in brownies, no bake cookies and frosting.
Teri Melton says
I put a few drops on top of the coffee grounds before I make drip coffee. Sometimes cocoa as well, and/or ground cinnamon…
Siren says
I use vanilla in just about everything from my morning oatmeal to shakes to all things sweet and delicious. I used to use it in cocktails too. I’ve never tried Rodelle though.
The new website design looks amazing. I can actually read it on my tablet now. It was so frustrating before.
amylou61 says
I love to bake, and I use good vanilla in pretty much everything I bake. I also like to add it to plain Greek Yogurt for breakfast.
Cathy B*****y says
I love to use vanilla in my green drinks each day, in chai, and in my fave Roiboos herbal teas… that is when I am not using it in glutenfree crepes, waffles, and mini muffins!