Tuesday Eats- Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic Aioli

This Thanksgiving I was eager to try out a new appetizer and so pleased with the way this recipe turned out. It was super easy but so flavorful and definitely something you could throw together before having company over. I am a huge fan of brussels sprouts and would be lying if I said I wasn't intimidated when I read the word ailoi, but all together it was SO simple!

Ingredients:

20-30 Brussels sprouts

Olive Oil

Salt and Pepper

Mayonnaise

Minced Garlic

Lemon juice

Flat parsley leaves

Begin by cutting your brussels sprouts in to quarters and tossing them in a bit of olive oil, salt, and pepper. 

Place brussels sprouts on baking pan and roast at 400 for about 15 minutes. You want them to a little brown on the edges and tender. 

While they are cooking mix together mayonnaise, minced garlic, and lemon juice ( I did this to taste but feel free to follow the original recipe.)

Once brussels sprouts are done, place on dish and serve with aioli! 

Enjoy!

Yours truly,

Emily

 

Thanksgiving Recap + Getting Back A Routine

Now that Thanksgiving is over and Christmas is in full effect I have a feeling the next few weeks will fly by! It is so hard to believe that today is already the 2nd of December! Last week I was fortunate enough to get to head home for a few days spent with family and friends. It was such a good time and I can't wait for Christmas! Here's a few snapshots of my time at home...

Days off call for coffee and Sex And The City

My yummy Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic Aiolo (recipe tomorrow!)

So happy to see my best friend, Alison!

I mean if this picture isn't cute I don't know what is! Aaron, Alison's boyfriend is one of the nicest guys I have ever met and treats Al amazing- best friend approved!

Overall it was such a good time but I am defintiely happy to be back in Richmond and get back to my routine. The past few weeks have been extremely busy both at work and just in life in general. Grocery shopping, cooking, and going to the gym have all been pushed to the back burner and this week I am hoping to get back on track. My top priorities this week will include making it to the gym and cooking at least 3 meals, oh and let's not forget the mountains of clothes piled on my bed that still need to be folded and/or hung. 

What works for getting you back on track?

Yours truly, 

Emily

Currently

Happy Black Friday loves! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving with friends and family! Mine was spent making delicious food, catching up with family, watching football, and getting a visit from my best friend! The day could not have been more perfect and left me feeling so grateful for all that I have been given and am continued to be blessed with. Rather then posting about the various Black Friday sales, I am choosing to participate in Anne's currently post. I thought it was the perfect way to recap all the things I am currently thankful for and thinking about...

Making: nothing as of now, I am hoping to start a few DIY Christmas gifts in the next few weeks!

Cooking: yet again nothing- the night before Thanksgiving my mom, gram, and I stayed up so late cooking everything for Thursday that I think I am exhausted from cooking for a bit.

Drinking: dark roast coffee with a bit of almond milk

Reading: Girls in White Dresses by Jennifer Close

Wanting: a pair of Hunter boots for the upcoming snow/rainy season.

Looking: at my sweet dog, Corduroy. I love getting to come home and see his cute face!

Playing: Lately I have been majorly on a Frank Sinatra kick. He's always been a favorite of mine, especially around the holidays.

Sewing: that would definitely be a no, not a sewer.

Wishing: I didn't have to head back to Richmond and work tomorrow and Saturday. Spending these 2 days at home has been so nice and I am so sad I won't be home again until Christmas!

Enjoying: Still so exciting I was able to see my best friend, Alison last night! She and her boyfriend drove to my house after her own Thanksgiving and I could not be more grateful for the extra time with her!

Waiting: To go see the new Hunger Games movie! I can't wait to pick a day next week and make a movie date out of it.

Liking: The idea of having one more home game next weekend to watch the Pirates play! They play today at 12 and if they pull off a win they will host the CUSA Conference Championship next weekend! So happy to be off that weekend AND have another chance to cheer on the Pirates and catch up with friends!

Wondering: If I'll sneak out to a few of the sales today, really wanting to check Gap, Anthropologie, and Nordstroms Rack. 

Loving: The recipe I tried out for a new Thanksgiving appetizer- Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Garlic Aioli (recipe to come)

Hoping: I have a big staff meeting this upcoming week and will be presenting a lot of new ideas- I hopeful they are all received well!

Marveling: How much stuff I managed to bring home for a 2 day trip... I could stay home for a month with all these clothes I have. 

Needing: a Clarisonic... I used my mom's while I've been home and I love the way it leaves my skin feeling soft and refreshed. 

Smelling: Voluspa Santiago Huckleberry... smells amazing. 

Wearing: Standard uniform these days consists of boots, leggings, shirt, and either my field or quilted jacket. 

Noticing: how things change the older you get. A few years ago I would have never missed the night before Thanksgiving shenanigans with my friends from home and definitely would have been up at the crack of dawn shopping today. Now I am so much more content spending the extra time with my family. 

Knowing: the drive back to Richmond is going to anything but fun. 

Thinking: about when I should face reality and head back to Richmond.

Bookmarking: Christmas DIY gifts

Wrapping: nothing yet- I need to get on my Christmas shopping!

Giggling: thinking about Corduroy barking and growling at the TV yesterday during the dog show. 

Feeling: cozy, blessed, content. 

There's no telling what the rest of the day has in store for me, maybe I'll hit up a few of the sales, maybe I won't get out of my PJs, or maybe I'll head out to meet friends to watch the Pirates play. No matter what I do, I am so thankful for these 2 days at home and eagerly awaiting Christmas to spent more time with my friends and family!

Yours truly, 

Emily

Give Thanks

Hope everyone's day is spent cherishing time with friends and family!

Yours truly,

Emily

Gifts For Her

Gifts For Her by ead0724 featuring C. Wonder

Gap pink purse / C Wonder monogrammed bangle bracelet / Kate Spade stud earrings / C Wonder scarve / Fresh lip care / Butter London nail polish / Butter London nail polish / Drinkware / C Wonder home decor

Yours truly,

Emily

Scenes From The Weekend

Monday Monday Monday... 

After such a fun weekend with friends and catching up, I am moving a bit slow today and already looking forward to getting off work later to crawl back in bed and hopefully be asleep by 8... yes I said it. This past weekend could not have been more fun and I am so grateful to have seen so many of my friends and celebrate a Pirates win! This is the first season in many we have beat BOTH UNC and NC State, needless to say Saturday included some major celebrating! Here's a view shots of the weekend...

So good to see all these ladies, already looking forward to see if we make it into a bowl game! 

Always good to see this guy!

Reunited with some of my best girlfriends!

Accurate some of the weekend. 

Needless to say I am exhausted and so thankful for the short work week and time to spend with more friends in family in just a few days! 

How did you spend your weekend?

Yours truly,

Emily

5 on Friday

Happy Friday friends! I don't think I've been happy to see Friday come in a longggg time. This week was rough and filled with not feeling well, long days, bad attitudes, and a general not good week. Luckily I am off today and will be heading down to my favorite state for a mini reunion with my college friends for the ECU vs. NC state game! I am so so excited to see every one and think it will be a great weekend! Let's get stated on this weeks 5 on Friday...

{one}

As I mentioned before, I am SO excited to be reunited with this crowd this weekend to cheer on the Pirates! We have a party bus planned for Saturday and it will be so great to catch up with everyone. 

{two}

This week I was pretty lazy with cooking, as in I leftovers way too much. Last night I finally got myself in order and made a delicious meal- salmon, brown rice, and asparagus... it was amazing and felt good to be eating something that was actually good for me. 

{three}

This time next week I am hoping to have scored some good Christmas presents from Black Friday sales! Last year my best friend and I went to the outlets around midnight and I am thinking we may pull the same crazy thing this year. 

{four}

My post is a little late today because I just finished up another great class at BOHO! If you live in the Richmond area and have not yet tried BOHO you can use the code "BOHO1FREE" to receive a free class! I am LOVING these classes and already looking forward to my next one!

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I've been a bit of a negative nancy about this week and I think it's important and I refresh my mind and prepare for a great weekend and time with family and friends next week. Always be thankful for what you have been given and take a second each day to realize how lucky and blessed  you are in this life. 

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Yours truly, 

Emily