Holly Erickson

2 months ago | themodernproper.com | Holly Erickson |Natalie Mortimer

Quinoa is one of our favorite ingredients, and it really shines in our easy quinoa salad recipe! Of all the quinoa recipes we’ve shared and loved over the years (see here 30 Quinoa Recipes!), this truly is one of the best. Vegan, gluten-free, loaded with veggies, bursting with big flavors and brimming with health benefits, this quinoa salad stands out.

2 months ago | themodernproper.com | Holly Erickson |Natalie Mortimer

One of Sicily’s most beloved culinary exports (and there are so many to love) is the classic, eggplant-centric pasta dish, Pasta Alla Norma. Tender, almost silky fried eggplant, perfectly al dente pasta, and a rich, homemade tomato sauce make our classic, easy Pasta Alla Norma recipe taste just right.

Sep 4, 2024 | ptleader.com | Holly Erickson

Ribeiro Costa Ribeiro’s handcrafted silver jewelry conjures an air of ancient craftsmanship with an otherworldly futuristic feel. A sparkling faceted sapphire centers a cosmic spiral and hangs from a delicately braided chain. Green-and-brown polished jade in a half-moon shape balances like a boat on an ocean wave. Unfurling leaves, drops of dew, and concentric circles — emblems, both earthly and celestial, collectively form the Silver Alchemist’s signature.

Apr 24, 2024 | ptleader.com | Holly Erickson

Chris Berg begins his art by brewing a cup of coffee topped with sweet froth. He turns his radio to the jazz channel, lays out his materials, and goes to work transforming normal-looking shrubs into fanciful miniature landscapes. “Bonsai” isn’t a certain type of plant, but rather a practice of patience, vision, and discernment.

Mar 27, 2024 | ptleader.com | Holly Erickson

On her 25th birthday, Sophia Art found herself knee-deep in our planet’s plastic trash problem. She was visiting Bali and had booked a surfing class for her birthday. As she excitedly waded out into the water with her surfboard, she found herself in an ocean full of plastic trash. “When you're in it — literally in trash, like up to your knees — it's something you just simply cannot unsee,” said Art.