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Eat Colorfully, Live Colorfully

A Newsletter from The Rogue Brussel Sprout Blog

Are you looking to eat more healthfully, more sustainably, and more vibrantly? Are you excited to adopt the lifestyle that comes with it? Subscribe to my newsletter for plant-filled recipes, seasonal ingredient tips, health and wellness ideas, and thoughts for living a more intentional and holistic life.

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Eat Colorfully, Live Colorfully: Microgreens, Lemon Dips, and Baby Birds Part 2

This week we'll explore microgreens and lemony dips. We'll also delve into the continued tale of the baby birds who live in our wall and achieving creativity through movement. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight This week, I'm excited to celebrate an incredibly beautiful and special ingredient: microgreens. Whether you're a microgreen lover or a microgreen newbie, this is a great time of year to experiment with them. Microgreens are exactly what the name implies: plants in their...

about 8 hours ago • 5 min read

This week we'll explore unexpected ways to use matcha and my continued love of protein oatmeal. We'll also delve into my favorite sign of spring (hint: they live in the wall of our house) and an awesome matcha giveaway. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight Did you know that there are many ways to use matcha beyond just as a drink? Although matcha is wonderful year-round, it's an especially fabulous ingredient in the spring. To celebrate this delightful ingredient AND this delightful...

7 days ago • 5 min read

This week we'll explore avocados and a unique cinnamon matcha. We'll also delve into the magic of spring in the marsh and the importance of electrolytes. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight In honor of Cinco de Mayo today, I'm excited to celebrate avocados and in particular guacamole. Although you can of course make traditional guac for a celebration this afternoon or this evening, it's also fun to change up your routine with some exciting and different flavors. In many ways,...

14 days ago • 5 min read

This week we'll explore strawberries and air-fryer carrot "fries". We'll also delve into the magic of spring forest wildflowers and cultivating good sleep habits. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight Even though we're still a ways from strawberry season here in Vermont, I know many of you who are farther south have local strawberries already (I'm envious!). To get us all in the mood for strawberry season, I wanted to share one of my absolute favorite ways of using this special...

21 days ago • 5 min read

This week we'll explore coconut water and some healthier ways to make pesto. We'll also delve into one of my favorite books and the importance of eating a diverse range of veggies and fruit. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight As the temperatures warm up, I've been rediscovering my love of coconut water. If you don't already incorporate this electrolyte-rich drink into your routine, I highly suggest giving it a try. It's low in calories, carbs, and sugar, but is very high in...

28 days ago • 4 min read

This week we'll explore edible flowers and an exclusive green goddess dip recipe. We'll also delve into reflections on the solar eclipse and how to rest in a way that is actually restful. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight This week, I'm excited to talk about one of my favorite things on Earth: edible flowers! Depending on where you live, you may have started to see some popping up. Or, if you want to plant your own, now is the time. At the risk of stating the obvious, please make...

about 1 month ago • 4 min read

This week we'll explore fresh mint recipes and a special cocktail for the Solar Eclipse. We'll also delve into reverence and mindfulness around solar eclipses and an exciting superfood giveaway. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight If you have a garden, your mint is likely making its first appearance (or will be soon). And even if you don't have a full-fledged garden, mint is incredibly easy to grow so you might want to consider planting some this season. Just beware, since it will...

about 1 month ago • 4 min read

This week we'll explore sweet and savory maple recipes and cozy warm salads. We'll also delve into how maple syrup is made and tips for transforming your shower experience. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight I grew up in and still live in Vermont, which means that March is all about maple syrup. Because we're at the tail end of "sugaring season" (more on this below), I want to dedicate this week to all things maple. Of course maple syrup is great on pancakes or waffles, but it can...

about 2 months ago • 5 min read

This week we'll explore pistachios and a protein-rich twist on oatmeal. We'll also delve into the Sugar Moon, a new podcast I'm enjoying, and being proactive about your health while traveling. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight Although they're actually harvested in the fall, pistachios always seem to be an iconic spring ingredient. I assume it's because of their bright green color? Regardless, I'll happily take any excuse to enjoy these delightful nuts. One of my favorite ways to...

about 2 months ago • 6 min read

This week we'll explore asparagus cooking tips and Zodiac-themed cocktails. We'll also delve into the spring equinox and the many health benefits of matcha. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight In celebration of the first day of spring this coming week, we of course have to talk about asparagus. It's such a fabulous seasonal gift! However, it's also easy to cook asparagus poorly. If you've ever had bad asparagus, you know it can be unpleasant and it may have turned you off from this...

2 months ago • 5 min read
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