Shaved Beets with Citrus over Whipped Feta
& coming up for air
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CATCH UP!
Gosh, I feel like the past few weeks have been an absolute whirlwind. It’s one of those times when I stare at my calendar and realize I have to map out every single hour of every single day to make sure I’m getting everything done, yet I still feel like I’m falling behind.
This isn’t a complaint though, as I’m always so grateful to have work to do, events to attend, and people to see — although I could definitely do without the doctor’s appointments. I think one of the hardest things about infertility is the disruption to every day life, especially when it goes on for months or years.
On a positive note, my friend Justine Doiron of Justine Snacks came through LA this past weekend for her cookbook tour, and I got to host the conversation at her LA event! That was super fun, and might I mention that her cookbook is a NYT bestseller?! So proud.
Come this weekend, I should be finally having a little time to myself, and my sister and I have plans to return to ballet class! It has been far too long since we’ve stuck to our weekend ballet schedule, so I’m really looking forward to that.
The online space can be really overwhelming and disheartening right now, with tensions so high post-election, so I hope everyone is taking the time to take care of themselves by logging off. I get so disheartened by what I see online in the comments, on TikTok, etc. — people saying horrific things to each other — but then I remember the best I can do is take action by working on my activism outside of the internet, donating to the causes I care about, continuing to vote in local elections, and just treating other people respectfully, online and in real life.
THINGS I’M LOVING!
I am having a jeans renaissance right now — and by renaissance, I mean I purchased two new pairs that I’m in love wit). I mentioned last week that I bought the 90’s Relaxed Fit Abercrombie Jeans, but I also purchased the Levi’s Baggy Dad Fit in the Fan Flare Light Wash, and I’m loving these as well. These have a much looser, baggier fit (hence the name), but because of this, I feel like I could wear them all day long. So comfy, and I really like the mid-rise fit.
Speaking of renaissance… As you know, Gap has been killing it with their natural fiber sweaters recently, and I’ve been so happy with all my purchases. I bought this Oversized Ribbed Mockneck Sweater, and I’ve actually been wearing it nonstop with my Levi’s Baggy Fit jeans. It runs very large, so either stay true to your size or size down if you don’t want it very baggy. It also comes in a few other colors, and most importantly, right now it’s 50% off! 100% cotton baby!!
Grant and I watched an Epicurious blind taste test of different boxed mac and cheeses, and when I saw them rave about the Sabatino Pronto Truffle Mac and Cheese, I ordered it immediately. I would say this is less of a classic mac and cheese and more of a decadent, restaurant-style pasta, but the fact that it comes in a box is pretty incredible. Definitely a must-try for truffle lovers.
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RECIPE!
I’m not sure why, but it’s felt hard to think about holiday recipes this year. I am slowly easing into creating some, and this week, we are starting simple with a colorful appetizer. Shaved beets and sliced oranges sit atop a creamy whipped feta, and then everything is drizzled with a little olive oil and honey and topped with fresh rosemary and aleppo pepper.
It’s sweet, it’s savory, it’s a little earthy, and it’s going to look damn good sitting on your dining room table. If you like the idea of a sweeter appetizer, keep the honey drizzle. If you’d rather it be a bit more savory and let the beets shine, you can leave it out, as the oranges will suffice in adding that touch of sweetness.
I used red and golden beets here for variety of flavor (and looks), and same goes for the regular orange and blood orange. Feel free to do any combo you see fit!
Shaved Beets with Citrus over Whipped Feta
Ingredients (serves 4-6)
Beets & Citrus
2 medium beets (I used one gold and one red)
2 medium oranges (I used one navel and one blood orange)
3 tbsp roughly chopped pistachios
1 tbsp roughly chopped fresh rosemary
Drizzle of olive oil
Drizzle of honey
Aleppo pepper
Black pepper
Whipped Feta
6 oz cream cheese (thawed for 10-15 min)
7 oz feta, broken up into chunks
2 tablespoons olive oil
1. Peel your beets and then thinly slice (I recommend using a mandoline). Peel your oranges with a knife, and then cut into wheels. Slice those wheels in half.
2. Prepare your whipped feta by adding cream cheese, feta, and olive oil to a food processor or high-speed blender. Pulse until everything is well combined and smooth (making sure not to over blend). Texture should be light and whipped, not too chunky and not overly smooth.
3. Spread the whipped feta onto the bottom of a plate, and then top with beet slices and orange slices. Top with pistachios and rosemary, and then drizzle on a little honey (if using) and olive oil. Finish off with a sprinkle of aleppo pepper and black pepper. Serve immediately!
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT!
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