This recipe is based on a classic Ukrainian food “golubtsy”or “goloobsti.” Originally it’s meant to be a stuffed cabbage but the lazy version of it. It’s a pretty basic Ukrainian / Russian dish that my husband loves and requested for meal prep this week
I always feel like I’m waiting for this magic moment when all the stars align. I want ‘perfect’ balance in my life and thrive – this is what I tell myself and it’s a problem because I feel that ‘fact’ will make me happy. I will automatically love myself. Everything that I am, flaws included. That is such a jaded way to think, a little immature.
My hubby and I really love meat and potatoes but recently I’ve been a little more mindful and eating less starchy carbs. Since I love a lot of different veggies but Vlad doesn’t I like to make sure that he also has a say in what we eat for dinners.
It has definitely been a year, a hard one at that. My friends, family and I had several big losses and the grief has been unbearable, almost debilitating. When people go into the new year they have this mantra of ‘new year, new me’. That’s awesome but it has not been my case.
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When I was asked to be interviewed for the Half Size Me Podcast I had many reservations. What could I possibly have to share? Will anyone care? I’m not at my goal weight, should I turn it down? Of course those are legitimate concerns but I knew the right answer was to just go for it. Continue Reading
I wanted to share my perfect salad with you guys. Everyone will have a different version and tweeks but this is what I’m loving. In the summer months I prefer not to roast and this is the perfect side to go along with any protein, it also really holds up on its own. Continue Reading