Easy Olive + Herb Grilled Flatbreads

Easy Olive + Herb Grilled Flatbreads ⎮ happy hearted kitchen

“I began to realize how important it was to be an enthusiast in life. He taught me that if you are interested in something, no matter what it is, go at it at full speed ahead. Embrace it with both arms, hug it, love it and above all become passionate about it. Lukewarm is no good. Hot is no good either. White hot and passionate is the only thing to…

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Summer Wheat Berry Salad with Everyday Dressing

Summer Wheat Berry Salad with Everyday Dressing ⎮ happy hearted kitchen

I tend to overthink things. Sometimes there are so many things going on in my head it’s hard to pick out what really matters. Everyday I have new ideas for recipes, careers, adventures, and the like. I suppose this isn’t really a bad thing but I am putting effort into keeping things simple these days. Living with intention, you know? I think there is something to be said about feeling…

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Raspberry Oat Scones

Raspberry + Oat Scones ⎮ happy hearted kitchen

Summer is here you guys. It comes in waves but it’s definitely here. We’re slowly settling into a routine. It feels good. normal. We’ve got this little patch of grass that we turned into a garden. I’ve got high hopes that it will bear lots of fruit this season but there’s constant work to be done. I do most of the weeding and Matt waters it after the sun sets.…

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White Bean + Pea Salad with Spring Herb Pistou

Lemony White Bean + Pea Salad with Spring Herb Pistou ⎮ happy hearted kitchen

To say things have been lacking in routine lately would be a bit of an understatement. I started a new job a few weeks ago and being on the learning curve always makes for a bumpy ride. I continually have to remind myself that this is just the beginning, that things will shift, feel more settled, evolve as they always do. Having moved around a few times in these past…

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