A Vibrant Fall

I’ve been working on an idea I had a few months ago to press into some seasonal themes and build a bundle of inspirational content. I find myself needing that little boost of creativity when it comes to shifting my lifestyle to reflect the changing seasons. In the past several weeks, I have been working on a project called Vibrance: A Seasonal Digest. It is a collaborative effort with one of my sisters, Ellie, who is a holistic nutritionist and has provided seasonally inspired recipes (hint: think cinnamon and root vegetables).

For fall the theme is “Finding routine: Root down to Rise Up”. Many of us are still finding our balance after a summer of less predictable schedules, with perhaps some summer travel thrown in. I wanted to offer support as we engage in the effort to find our solid footing in routine- but one that is elevated and leaves room for Beauty and creativity to thrive.

Vibrance is a resource that will take you on a 14 day journey, parcelled out week by week with your recipes (with recipes for breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks each week) as well as your weekly workouts to help you find your solid footing in this season. It would be an honor to walk beside you and hopefully encourage a few of those little shifts that can make all the difference.

A summer meal

I love to set the table and invite a small group of friends and/or family to a simple, yet elevated meal in my home. It doesn’t have to be fancy or fussy. Simple little touches can elevate an everyday meal and make it feel like a subtle celebration.

Here’s my favorite “no recipe” salmon that is a crowd-pleaser and enjoyed by people that don’t like mustard!

Take a salmon fillet and place it on a parchment covered baking sheet.

Cover the salmon with 1-2T of mustard- I love a grainy mustard, but dijon works well here too!

Mince a couple of cloves of garlic and sprinkle on the salmon. (Adding a shallot to the mix is delicious as well!)

Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Here’s my secret: Drizzle with olive oil- I promise, it doesn’t make it greasy- it just seals in the moisture-

Bake at 375 degrees until just cooked (or even a little tiny bit more rare than you want, since it will continue to cook as it cools).

Place on a serving platter with a spring of rosemary as a garnish- and Voila- you have the makings for a elevated everyday meal!