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Braised Beef Short Ribs & Irish Soda Bread with Fresh Herbs

Two Classic and Comforting Dishes Fit for an Irish Feast
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You’ll want to grab a plate and pull up a seat at this gorgeous Irish inspired dinner because Chef Jason at Homespun has prepared a truly drool-worthy menu.  Think tender seasoned beef that doesn’t require a knife anywhere near it, sweet, yet savory roasted vegetables and a warm loaf of homemade Irish soda bread with fresh parsley and chives fresh out of the oven. This is one of those meals that you’ll be sorry to join the “clean plate club” for, but don’t worry…it all tastes even better on your second helping. 

Thank your oh-so-handy dutch oven for working the magic on these braised beef short ribs.  They’re truly slow cooked to perfection alongside a glorious mix of fingerlings, carrots, celery and garlic. Guinness, wine and sherry vinegar offer quite the tasty base for the beef, while a sachet of fresh rosemary, thyme and salt and pepper provide the last layer of seasonings. 

Irish soda bread really needs no introduction, am I right?  But this gorgeous loaf (yes, bread can totally be gorgeous) reminds us all just how much better homemade really tastes.  Just don’t even THINK about serving it without that creamy, local grass fed butter

If your St. Patrick’s Day gathering doesn’t include a warm, comforting meal like this with a big glass of Guinness…well, you may want to reconsider. Big thanks to the entire creative team on this shoot for inspiring us with a truly stunning St. Patty’s Day spread.  Cheers, Kat

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The Week in Review // 6

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1 // I stocked up on my ginger kombucha for this mouth-watering komucharita recipe.  I mean, yum!

2 // Trying to force an idea when you’ve got nothing is the WORST.  That’s why the team read (and reread) these four secrets to overcoming creative blocks

3 // I lusted after every single item in this vacation edit right before my trip to Alys Beach this weekend. I mean this bikini would be amazing. 

4 // For all of you fellow GOT fans (MKR and I are big ones), you can’t help but get excited with these plot teasers from Arya! 

5 // We passed around this must-see home tour of a masterfully designed home that feels both organic and effortless. 

6 // Being avid travelers, the team was thrilled to learn that cheap fall flights are on the horizon. 

7 // With the dog days of summer here, we remember the importance of dry brushing and sloughing off old skin.  Here’s a quick how-to if you need a refresher. 

8 // We were taken with Meg Biram’s 4 mindset shifts that helped her change her life.  I know I’ll be working on a few myself!

9 // MKR showed us this movie trailer, and now we’re all dying for December to come! 

10  // I attended my first Young Living essential oils party, and since I already rely on a few at home, I knew I was in for a treat (and I knew it would be a slippery slope into the vast, vast world of essential oils). 

11 // When one of your favorites gives fashion designer Jenni Kayne a home makeover, you know it’s going to be SO good.  See the stunner of a home tour here.  We were at a loss for words! 

12 // A mind-blowing fan theory about Eleven

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Get Some Shut-Eye with These 8 Better Sleep Hacks

Say Goodbye to all of those terrible, restless nights for good
Filed Under > Health & Wellness

There’s seriously nothing worse than a night spent tossing and turning in bed.  Good news is that it’s actually easier than ever to have a better night’s sleep with a few simple sleep hacks.  These sleep hacks prove that you CAN take your sleep quality into your own hands, whether that’s by using insightful apps that track your sleep quality and patterns, trying out basic breathing exercises, diffusing relaxing essential oils or simply listening to ambient sounds that have the power to lull even the busiest mind to sleep.  So instead of groaning about it all day at work the next day, try doing something about it BEFORE you hit the hay with a silk face mask and these eight better sleep hacks.  Cheers, Kat

P.S. If you’re up for taking it even deeper, check out this list of sleep biohacks by Ben Greenfield (my boyfriend introduced me to the Pzizz app Ben mentions…and it works). 

P.S.S.  Get started with the basic, most-used essential oils HERE

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