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Brooke Ely Danielson

@brookeely

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12Seeds substack | cert. 🌱nutrition - Cornell | wellness, simplified | gardener
Fmr.: Vogue / Glamour / Shape
16x Marathoner | @achillesnyc guide

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Grateful for every nibbly nosh I’ve cooked, baked, grown, or purchased at the farmers market. As a 40 year-old woman prioritizing her hormonal health, fertility, and everyday wellness, I’m focusing on the good, the whole, the nutrient-dense…the nourishing and tasty. I wreaked havoc on my body for so many decades, and in my late 20’s I said “no more.” Year by year I’ve been refining what I eat and how I move to feel my absolutely best, and what I’ve found in the end is that happiness, positive self-speak, and keeping it as uncomplicated as possible—no calorie counting!—is best for me.

My intention in sharing any of what I eat and cook is hopefully to inspire a healthier way; a less complicated and intimidating approach to caring for ourselves. I’ll never post exactly what I eat In a day, or focus on weight. For me the goal is to be totally in my body. To feel energized and alive. To have the ability to keep moving daily, to get stronger mentally and physically—trust me, none of this happens without fueling the body, without the practice of presence, nor without community and time in nature. 🌿🌱

#health
#healthyeating
#wellness
#simplewellness by @brookeely

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2 days ago

Details of the English countryside—a weekend stay at @the_pig_hotels 🍂

We colored Tetbury (antiques!)
Made a stop in Castlecombe for a quick spin around the idyllic village
First night’s dinner at the Pig
Second night’s dinner at @doubleredduke (fun fact, this is one of my faves and frequented pubs)
And capped it off with a dinner at our go-to @estellemanor

There is so much to see west of London. The Cotswolds are vast, so do your research. We drive, so we used the car to explore village to village. Parking was always a slight challenge but once that’s settled I recommend walking each village thoroughly. taken in The Cotswolds , England by @brookeely

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3 days ago

A pre-fall/autumn herb harvest. A little bounty to make tea, marinate chicken, fish, fill salads, and dried herbal blends 🌿

#garden
#harvestseason taken in London, United Kingdom by @brookeely

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5 days ago

Happiest in the garden 🌱 This morning I took a guided garden tour with the head veg Gardner of @the_pig_hotels to learn all about what they’re growing and why. I always love the why. I love that there is so much to learn and to observe season to season. taken in The Cotswolds , England by @brookeely

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7 days ago

A very British, pub-filled, weekend in the Cotswolds 🇬🇧

Stay: @the_pig_hotels
Dined: @doubleredduke (my fave pub I frequent) taken in The Cotswolds , England by @brookeely

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7 days ago

Controversial? @brookeely doesn’t think so. Her closet is filled with leopard print shoes—heels, loafers, ballet flats, Mary Janes, and boots. Leopard print has been a constant in her shoe rotation for years, and now she’s sharing a few of her favorites. For the full shopping guide, click the link in our bio. by @brookeely

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12 days ago

The majority of my personality in one trip: a week exploring, running, and hiking in the mountains. Nature is one of our greatest healers and teachers; may we all take time for it. 🌱 taken in Dolomites, Italian Alps by @brookeely

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13 days ago

With my marathon season complete, it’s almost time to dance with Mother Nature in the mountains. Next up, on piste and off piste adventuring 🏔️ taken in Dolomites, Italian Alps by @brookeely

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16 days ago

My love of the leopard shoe, as a neutral, live on @marieclairemag Style At Large taken in London, United Kingdom by @brookeely

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17 days ago

Pre and post marathon treats and fuel 🍦 @makerslondon_ for dairy-free + no refined sugar frozen yogurt with chocolate. I sat and ate this treat today in the sunshine and thought “wow, I’m so happy.” Just a few years ago you couldn’t pay me to eat sweets or indulge in bread and pasta. But over the past two decades I’ve inched my way toward a whole and happy relationship with the very things my mind feared, but my body most likely needed. Today I practice mindful eating, connecting positive thought and presence in each bite and meal I consume; particularly now, as a 40 year old endurance athlete who loves to ski tour, run, hike, and explore—while also hoping to become a mother—the foods we eat, the thoughts we think, and how we treat ourselves is immensely important, it’s paramount…before any wearable, fancy supplement, or modern-day longevity hack. Let’s bring it back to the basics. 🌱 taken in London, United Kingdom by @brookeely

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18 days ago

Putting a little joy into today’s look 💙💛 taken in London, United Kingdom by @brookeely

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a month ago

My sourdough recipe, months in the making, high hydration, and a joy to make. This starter I’ve been nurturing is also the base for my sourdough pizza crust; I’ll share that with you all shortly.

• 200g active starter
• 1000g white bread flour
• 600g water
• 25g extra water (added with the salt)
• 24g salt (can add a bit more if you’d like)

Here’s my step-by-step method

1. Mix starter and 600g water until dissolved
2. Add flour, mix until no dry flour remains, cover and rest 30 min
3. Sprinkle in salt with the extra 20g water, work it in
4. Stretch and fold, 4 times around the bowl — cover, rest 30 min
5. Repeat fold + rest, 2 more times
6. Bulk ferment at room temp until risen ~50%, domed and jiggly (4-6 hrs) *make sure you pay attention to the temp of your kitchen*
7. Turn out, pre-shape into a round, rest uncovered 20 min
8. Final shape, place seam-side up in a floured banneton
9. Cover, refrigerate overnight
10. Preheat Dutch oven inside oven to 475°F/245°C, 45 min
11. Score the cold dough, lower into hot Dutch oven (I use @lecreuset )
12. Bake covered 20-25 min
13. Bake uncovered 20-25 min until deep golden brown
14. Cool completely before slicing (2-3 hrs)

Enjoy! 🥖✨

#recipe
#lecreuset
#sourdough by @brookeely

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23 days ago