Brussels sprouts with bacon

Brussels sprouts with bacon

Ahh summer veggies. Is It me or does everyone feel lighter in the summer? It’s easier to eat healthier in the summer; it’s easier to drink water in the summer. Maybe it’s my depression subsiding with the extra vitamin D from the sunshine. I wanted to include a recipe that uses a summer veggie with savory protein to make for a fantastic side dish. I like to think this is the perfect food to begin transitioning from summer to fall. 

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The hardest thing I will ever have to do

Last month I was given the opportunity to have a girls’ weekend with my absolute best girlfriends from college. The 16 year bond between us only grows stronger over the years transcending time and distance. Our love has become unconditional. We sat around the table at a local brewery. The sun was setting, the air was sweet and warm, the breeze kept everything feeling light. It was the perfect evening for a summer beer with your closest comrades. 

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