Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

A Super Simple & Healthy Recipe You'll Be Making Again & Again
January 30, 2017
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > 30 Minute Meals

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Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad recipe
Brussels Sprouts Salad recipe by Waiting on Martha

I love brussels sprouts.  They’re SO simple to make in any of all forms, and they always taste like a more elevated version of the rest of the veggies that make it onto the plate, don’t you think?!  I’m a fan of them cooked any way from fried and crispy to tender and slow-cooked; they always hit the spot.  

Today’s take on brussels sprouts is celebrating them raw in a shaved brussels sprouts salad that reminds me a lot of a healthier version of coleslaw.  It’s light, tangy and delightfully crunchy.  And thanks to its versatile, goes-with-everything flavor, this shaved brussels sprouts salad can be served as a great main dish with grilled chicken or a fantastic accompanying side salad dish.

Tell me, will you be whipping up this easy shaved brussels sprouts salad tonight?!  Truly, MKR

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Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
Serves 4
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For the salad
  1. 2 bags of brussels to serve 4 people as a main dish - serves 6 if it's a side salad
  2. 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts, lightly toasted
  3. 1 cup grated parmesan, plus additional for garnish
For the dressing
  1. 1/4 cup olive oil
  2. 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  3. 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  4. 1/2 medium shallot, finely chopped
  5. salt and pepper, to taste
  6. red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
  1. Finely chop the brussels sprouts.*
  2. Lightly toast the walnuts.
  3. Combine all of the salad ingredients in a large bowl.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix the dressing. Dress the salad.
Notes
  1. *You have to use a mandolin to shave the brussels; you literally want them like coleslaw. It would be really hard to do with a knife! Or a great alternative is the bag of shredded brussels sprouts from Trader Joe's!
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Renew: Spiced Chai Tea Latte with Almond Milk

January 27, 2017
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > Breakfast & Brunch

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Chai Almond Milk Latte recipe

There’s nothing I love more than coffee, especially when I have a moment to indulge in a latte at one of my many favorite coffee shops around town.  But for some reason I always forget to indulge in them when I’m at home!  So this month, I set out to change that as I celebrated the little luxuries that just make life better.  And that, for me, is a great chai tea latte.  A perfectly frothy, creamy, spiced but not too sweet almond milk chai tea latte. Plus the ingredients in chai have loads of health benefits.

Black tea is loaded with antioxidants that can help prevent cardiovascular disease, lower cholesterol, and help fight against some kinds of cancer.  Ginger reduces inflammation in the body and is an antioxidant that can lower blood sugar levels, help with nausea and other gastrointestinal ailments. Cardamom, one of my favorite spices, helps with digestion and strengthens the immune system while cinnamon helps control blood sugar and is also one of those good on the gut spices.  Through its fiber content, fennel, can help lower cholesterol and has high levels of potassium and vitamin C.  Cloves have some antibacterial properties, helps fight ulcer pain and aides in digestion. And lastly, black pepper can affect your metabolism in a good way, and may help to prevent the accumulation of fat in the body. 

Making a chai latte is actually pretty simple once you get the hang of it (and shameless plug if you have this tea maker you’ll never go back to the old school stove top way again).  You’ll need warm chai spices, loose leaf organic black tea, and unsweetened organic almond milk, a dash of maple syrup (agave or stevia works too), and a pinch of cinnamon.  Next all you’ll do is steep your tea and chai spices in boiling water.  Here you can sweeten the pot with maple syrup, agave syrup or stevia, and add your almond milk.  I like mine extra creamy, so I’m a little heavy handed when I mix in this step!  To top it all off, I sprinkle a dash of ground cinnamon.  Then voila, a frothy chai tea latte you could order down the street is piping hot and ready to enjoy in the comforts of your home! And P.S. this tastes just a good poured over some ice and enjoyed cold.  Truly, MKR

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Spiced Chai Tea Latte with Almond Milk
Serves 2
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30 min
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30 min
Ingredients
  1. 2 tablespoons chai spices blend placed into a tea infuser
  2. 2 bags loose leaf organic black tea
  3. maple syrup, agave syrup or stevia, to taste
  4. 2 cups almond milk
  5. ground cinnamon, to garnish
Instructions
  1. Bring 2 cups water to a boil over stovetop.
  2. Add black tea and chai spices to a saucepan. Reduce heat to low, simmering for 15 minutes. Let steep.
  3. Remove saucepan from heat, adding the almond milk and maple syrup (or any other sweetener).
  4. Stir mixture for a few minutes, and then pour into mugs.
  5. If you want it sweeter, add more maple syrup here.
  6. Lastly, to serve, garnish with a dusting of ground cinnamon.
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Refresh: 12 Home Organization Essentials You Need

A Few Must-Haves While You Marie-Kondo Your Home
January 26, 2017
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > Living

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Linen closet organization tricks via Waiting on Martha

With the new year comes the inevitable itch to tidy up around the home.  And ever since we read Marie Kondo’s life-changing book, we’re craving a bit of an overhaul with organization solutions that actually work.  Bonus points if they look gorgeous, too. 

Fortunately, so many of the best home organization essentials are just as pretty as they are functional; I’m a huge fan of woven baskets, trays (I am obsessed with a good coffee table tray) and acrylic organizers for nailing in both categories.  I rounded up a dozen of our top home organization essentials below, and I’m sure you won’t be surprised to see a lot of them are Pottery Barn, The Container Store and One Kings Lane; three of our go-to sources for all things home organization.  

What would you add to the list?!  I’d love to try it!  Cheers, Kat

Jacquelyn Recycling Bin Basket

Pottery Barn

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This deep woven basket on wheels is a great solution for large stowaway items, specifically extra linens, towels and items like toilet paper and paper towels in the closet. Most closets allow for a basket of this size to fit under the last shelf, making this basket from Pottery Barn one of our first and forever favorite organization essentials.  It’s timeless, is easy on the eye, and holds up for years. 

Acrylic File Box

One Kings Lane

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I’m guilty of hoarding papers, receipts and anything and everything for work.  This gorgeous acrylic file box is nice enough to land a visible home beside my desk, and it allows for me to stash all the important stuff for later. 

Rattan Square Tray Basket

Wayfair

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MKR introduced us to these lovelies in her holiday house guest prep post.  These shallow rattan trays work wonderfully to corral bedside necessities, as well as beauty and skincare favorites on the bathroom counter. They’re handwoven with a super tight weave to hold even the most delicate and small details. 

Stackable Bamboo Drawer Organizer

The Container Store

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There’s nothing worse than a jumbled up drawer (it’s called a junk drawer), and there’s no excuse to let that happen with highly used items like silverware and serving pieces.  These stackable bamboo drawer organizers are the perfect solution to all of the above.  We LOVE the look (they’re elevated from the usual plastic) and we love that they’re environmentally friendly and made from easily renewable sources of natural bamboo. 

Nate Berkus Gold Pencil Holder

Target

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A chic must-have on any desk (or bathroom counter) really, this gold pencil holder by none other than Nate Berkus for Target of course made the list.  We envision pens, pencils, makeup brushes and more to make their way into this stylish catchall.  

Linen Drawer Organizer

The Container Store

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Once we master the art of the fold, we’re snagging a few of these linen drawer organizers for all of the dressers and closets (available in four different sizes).  They’re perfect for lingerie, undergarments, hosiery and accessories because they keep it all organized AND visible (I’m huge on that aspect of it). 

Faux Bamboo Tray

Society Social

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When it comes to organizing and styling, you really can never have too many trays.  We love this faux bamboo tray from our friends at Society Social for a chic tabletop and countertop solution (how great would it look on a coffee table?!).  It effortlessly corrals your candles, coffee table books and accents. 

Beachcomber Large Tote

Pottery Barn

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These beautiful Beachcomber baskets are almost too pretty to hideaway in the closet.  I love the idea of keeping these baskets visible in the living room to house throw blankets, pillows and anything cozy within an arm’s reach.  

2-Tier Acrylic Tower

The Container Store

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The area under my bathroom sink is straight scary, and actually loses a lot to dead-space where I could be stashing my ever-growing collection of organic beauty and wellness products.  This acrylic tower is a nice solution; it allows for me to corral products on two levels to maximize the space. Doesn’t hurt that it’s pretty to look at, either! 

Polder Chrome 18-Bottle Spice Rack

The Container Store

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This chrome spice rack solves the problem of an untidy pantry or kitchen cabinet, that’s for sure. Take away the ugly, brand labels and mismatched collection of spices and say hello to the feeling of having your life together via the kitchen.  Its sleek design settles in nicely atop the kitchen counter too, making it anything but an eyesore in the space. Talk about form and function. 

Savannah Underbed Baskets

Pottery Barn

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Forget the plastic bins under the bed; opt for these stylish woven baskets instead.  They’re the perfect size to nestle easily under the bed frame, offering plenty of storage space for anything and everything needing stowing. 

Chrome Cookware Organizer

The Container Store

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I’m embarrassed to admit that I don’t own one of these (yet).  But that’s about to change because this cookware organizer sounds like a God-send. You’re able to conveniently store baking pans and serving ware horizontally or vertically (!) to maximize the space in your cabinets.  And the dividers are adjustable (and removable) so you can be sure to fit everything needed. 

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