Posts

Showing posts from September, 2021

How To Make Healthy and Delicious Farro and Tomato Salad

Image
  "Inside every seed is the potential for an incredible harvest." - Farrah Gray. Ripe, juicy, and sweet tomatoes are full of nutrients such as potassium, Vitamin B, E, C, and a substance called lycopene, which has been linked to many health benefits, including reduced risk of cancer and heart disease.  Tomatoes are also a good source of fiber, approx. 1.5 grams per (average-size) tomato.   Farro on the other hand is a nutritious grain that has been around for thousands of years.  It has a nutty taste and a chewy texture (light brown in color) and is packed full of protein, fiber, minerals, B vitamins, magnesium and, antioxidants.   You can cook Farro in place of white rice for dinner and it can be used as an ingredient in stews, soups, and, salads.  See recipe below:   Farro and Tomato Salad Ingredients: 1 1/2 c.  farro 4 tbsp.  olive oil, divided  3 tbsp.  small capers patted dry 2 c.  fresh flat-leaf parsley  3...

Neutral Fall Decorating Ideas And Inspiration

Image
  “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” —Leonardo Da Vinci Fall 2021 is all about a neutral color palette consisting of rust, tan, cream, white, navy blue, soft blue, and grey, and textured accessories creating a cozy farmhouse aura.   If you love earth tones and velvety textures, then fall 2021 is definitely for you.  In order to achieve a more modern fall aesthetic below are a few items that you might want to incorporate to get that look: a rustic vase in brown or taupe a woven striped square throw pillow artificial berry plant woven storage baskets framed wall art (nature-inspired) smoked glass vase plush velvety throw in navy, dark forest green, or brown fall wreath (green or rust) Decor Tips: Modern neutral fall interiors consist of using white or pale pumpkins, items from nature (twigs/branches), cozy pillows and throws, art objects that are white or grey, curved chairs, and vintage-inspired textiles.   If you are on a tight budget, use what yo...