Bella of Louisville

04.02.19 // Life

Gut Approved Grub

This autoimmune life of mine has been on extreme hughs and severe lows whilst trying put every medicine, recipe, treatments, and more. Superfoods are super amazing for me whilst pounding back 135 supplements and 70oz of water a day. Finding a spring mix as my base, I add in goji berries, blueberries, brazil nuts, cashews, apricot seeds, tomatoes, nutritional flakes, pink salt, and balsamic vinaigrette. Delicious and vegan approved! While I'm away from home for treatment, I have been in ...

04.01.19 // Louisville

‘Tis the Derby Season

I'm not a mixologist. But I'm passionate about recipes as I love the tradition following specific recipes from the past that are relevant today. Whether you plan on going to the Kentucky Derby or watching it from home, this is a libation composed of bourbon, sugar, water, and mint. This party in a glass dates back to 1816. Silver julep cups were given as prizes at Kentucky county fairs and before that, a “julep” was considered medicinal, “prescribed” for stomach problems and sore throats. Fun ...

03.31.19 // Love

Light Lessons

Dismissive people can be disheartening, exhaustive, and injurious. Regardless of circumstances, you want to be able to tell your story as you live it. If not, why are you on social media? It’s because you want to connect with others for acceptance and support. It’s not to stalk people you hate, snoop around to ensure you’re living better than anyone else, nor gather information to share the tea. Social media isn’t reality, but it is a real glimpse into someone’s spirit. People share positivity ...