borscht (beet soup) with dill yogurt + pumpkin seeds

Currently, I am in the middle of preparing the biggest meal of the year, but while my stove is simmering and my oven is braising I thought I would share this recipe with you which has been my new favorite.

It also happens to have the colors of christmas, so I thought it was even more appropriate that I share this recipe today. 

Borscht is a beet soup that originated in central and eastern europe. If you love beets, you will love borscht.

This version is a dressed up, spruced up version. Perfect to serve for a holiday meal, christmas (if you celebrate it) would be ideal. Of course, if you don't celebrate christmas or if you just want to make a big batch of it for yourself, that is ideal too. 

Happy Holidays! XO 

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pumpkin & beet salad with a carrot ginger dressing

I love Fall. 

We're only a few days in, but I have already began to embrace putting on vest and scarf in the morning to walk the dog, and I am so excited to start to see fall fruits and vegetables make their way to the farmer's markets and grocery stores. 

I planted some pumpkin this summer (note: some = a lot), and I am going to have to have to get very creative with the dozens of pumpkins I am going to have this October. 

Starting with this recipe right here which I created for the fall issue of a beautiful, new online magazine, Delighted. 

There are a few other really good-looking recipes using pumpkin in the issue, and I will likely be trying them all. Go check them out, and be sure to browse all of the other great articles on life and style and tips on setting a beautiful table for the fall season.

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holiday detox salad: shaved brussels, kale, cabbage, & broccoli with currants & toasted pumpkin seeds

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