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THIRTEEN

When I began blogging thirteen years ago social media was barely a “thing”. AI hadn’t been incorporated into our daily lives and was usually seen in Sci-Fi movies on Saturday night.  As I learned to navigate the dynamics of social networking and blogging, I felt an increasing pressure to share more of my personal life. My goal is to inspire good taste and beauty regardless of the critical issues around us.

Stylish Heath is my creative outlet a way of sharing tidbits such as; seeking out the latest hotspots in the metropolitan area of DC, traveling the world to just learn, baking delicious treats, or growing gorgeous flowers in the garden.

Most of my life and time are tied up in being creative, it’s truly the best thing being able to justify testing a chocolate chip cookie recipe on a weekday or trying a floral arrangement in some part of the house to elevate the tone of a room.

Here are a few stylish favorites over the past year from Heath!!!

Upon arriving in London’s Heathrow last January we checked into our hotel, unpacked then and headed to the Kensington for “Afternoon Tea”. Truly a civilized way to relax after the transatlantic flight.

The National Gallery of Art-London had Van Gogh on exhibit until the 20th of January, and I found zooming in on the works of art more aesthetically pleasing. It allowed me to see the texture and colors of each work.

Lunch with the girls at Peter Chang’s in Herndon, Virginia. I can eat Chinese food any time someone mentions a restaurant..

There will always be Paris……..

End of summer was spent in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico…… enjoying food and drink!!!

Thank you for sharing in 13 wondrous years!!
Kathleen

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Taste of Baja

What are your favorite types of foods?

We’re just back from Mexico after a week of interacting with the people of Baja learning and appreciating their traditions and customs. I came away with a few tidbits to elevate everyday living at Heath after scouring several markets. I’m forever scouting out ceramic pieces for the kitchen and textured blankets or rugs for the family room, but on this trip, I focused more on the food and spice markets to enhance meals. My favorites types of food are dishes that are simply made with fresh ingredients, and we ate lots of seafood marinated in traditional spices with produce prepared so the flavor wasn’t lost.

Tropical Storm Juliet was 275 miles off the Baja coast on our second day so, beaches were closed due to rough surf. Over the next four day’s fishermen couldn’t take their boats out for fresh seafood, but later in the week I had stuffed poblanos’ with shrimp and rice; chicken with mole sauce [pollo en mole] made with chiles, chocolate, and spices. There was also the shrimp & chicken taco tray with avocado’s, salsa and refried beans.

Breakfast was served each morning on the barefoot terrace and included “cold pressed” juices, organic “pour-over” coffee, fresh fruit from the region, and organic home-made granola. Their house special was “avocado toast” with celery bites, hard boiled organic eggs, avocado, EV olive oil, black salt served on multigrain bread.

And, each evening, I enjoyed winding down by watching a sunset, and feeling the wind kick up from the ocean while sipping a margarita served with torilla chips, salsa and of course guacamole…. it doesn’t get any better …… it’s the perfect way to relax!!!

Stay stylish,
Kathleen