I'm happy to say that in the past few years, public opinion has really fallen in love with brussels sprouts. The once shunned veggie can now be found on trendy restaurant menus and donned up with bold marinades and flavor accents, crispy, caramelized leaves and tender to the bite. And today, I'm sharing an easy recipe for my Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts, so that you can enjoy flavorful sprouts - in under thirty minutes - at home... ...
Oh hey there lovely blog reader! Curious what this 'healthy happy life' blog thing is all about? Well today I set some Ground Rules, some content goals if you will. So listen up kiddos. *finger wag*But wait, these ground rules aren't for you.... they are for ME! Today I share ten goals for myself with this blog that I have had since 2007. Geez, took me long enough.... Ten ways that I hope my blog adds value to your life ... aka, why I hope ...
Ever since I got back from Italy a few weeks ago, I have been embracing all things Italy-inspired in my cooking. And while this vegan Grilled Cheese Italiano may not be directly inspired by Italian cuisine, it is my spin on a classic grilled cheese, using Italian ingredient influences. Ingredients like basil, spices and generous amounts of EVOO.Simple Ingredients, Bold Flavor.This grilled cheese sandwich is super simple, but big ...
Hey guys! I hope you had a very happy Halloween week! It was a Halloween Cat Costume year for me...As usual my costume was very easy, very DIY and very last minute. This year, after just getting back from Italy, I was still in my 'wearing all black like the Italians do' mood. So dressing up like my favorite all black kitty cat (Mr. White of course) seemed like the perfect costume.... ...
Sunshine and Tuscany, smiles all around!One of absolute favorite little places in the world: Montepulciano, Italy. We first visited about five years ago during a day trip through Tuscany, but we recently returned for an afternoon. And just as before, it impressed with it's charming cobblestone streets, adorable shops, friendly locals and the very same restaurant we loved years ago. This time, the weather was beyond perfect, sunny and warm, ...
Welcome and hello!Well hello there! Kathy Patalsky here. I am so glad you found my blog. This is my little corner of the internet, where I get to embrace and share all of my favorite things: food, writing, photography, travel, wellness, ...
