Mediterranean Inspiration: Shrimp Artichoke Heart Pasta

"To keep the body in good health is a duty... otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear."-Buddha

This past weekend was homecoming, and while it was great to see all my college friends and revisit old haunts, I am so glad I'm not in college anymore. I am so happy I don't live in the same place I went to college and I'm glad I've ventured out and made new friends and a new life. I think it is so important to force yourself into new environments to ensure growth as a person.  

With that said, I am also a big fan of nostalgia and I was lucky enough to have some great friends from college. I really didn't take many pictures, but the weather was beautiful and the alcohol was flowing... What more do we really need to know? 

One of my college best friends and me tailgating

Gorgeous fall day

Anyways, once I was back home I wanted to make something relatively healthy and Mediterranean inspired and simple. 

Shrimp Artichoke Heart Pasta 
What you need:

• Shrimp 
• Linguine 
• Garlic
• Olive oil 
• Spinach 
• Parsley
• Onions
• Tomatoes
• Asparagus 
• Kalamata olives
• Artichoke hearts
• Feta 

How to make:

• Cook linguine until al dente 

• Saute shrimp, garlic, and onions in olive oil (5 minutes)

• Chop up tomatoes, parsley, spinach, asparagus, artichoke hearts, and olives

• Add chopped veggies to the shrimp and continue to saute (5 minutes) 

• Drain pasta and combine all ingredients. Add in additional olive oil and top with crumbled feta

I add crushed red pepper flakes to everything for additional flavor!

I also am a firm believer in treating yourself every once in awhile to a splurge purchase. What's the point of working all week if I can't spend a little bit of money every once in a while on something fun? 

Obviously I'm buying jewelry

I bought myself some of Catbird's gorgeous stackable threadbare rings for a fun and unique look. I bought three threadbare 14k gold rings with one in a smaller size.  You can check them out here! Catbird has some really unique jewelry and I know I am now a big fan! 

Cheers X