The Scary Season

Fall is without question the most beautiful season but the food during Fall makes it extra hard for me to be “good.” If it’s not the Starbucks pumpkin latte that I’m trying to consume as much of before it disappears off the menu then it’s the 99-cent family-sized bag of candy corn pumpkins I’m trying to … Continue reading →

The Kindness of Strangers

Before I begin my daily food rant I just want to remind everyone that there are people out there with really great hearts. Their kindness is genuinely refreshing and because of this I have my laptop back! As I mentioned in my previous post, I left my laptop in a cab the other night and … Continue reading →

Chestnuts and Fasting

Yesterday was the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur where you repent for your sins. It’s all about focusing on self-improvement, forgiveness, and reflecting on the past year in order to improve as individuals. During this holiday you fast for 24-hours so you can only imagine how much food is on the table for the breaking … Continue reading →

The 10 to 6

Mondays are such a drag and getting myself into the gym requires some serious self-motivation. Rather than spending an hour doing the same thing I was on a quest to find a workout that would challenge me physically and keep me engaged. I found a 10 to 6 work out on one of my favorite blogs, … Continue reading →

Biking in Brooklyn

Biking in Brooklyn is quite possibly the best way to discover all this borough has to offer: beautiful views and wonderful food! My boyfriend’s brother lives in Brooklyn and their parents were in town this weekend which is how this lovely day came to fruition. There are plenty of places to rent bikes in New York … Continue reading →

Happy FRY-day!

One of my FAVORITE vegetables is the butternut squash. It’s so versatile! You can bake, sauté, boil, or mash it–sweet OR savory! The butternut squash has a tough peel and wacky shape which is what steers people away from it. Although it looks difficult to prepare once you get the method down, you’ll never go back! … Continue reading →

Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Pie

Everyday around 3pm my stomach grumbles for food. Its that awkward in-between time after lunch and before dinner. 3pm is when dangerous things can occur if I don’t take care of my hunger with something satisfying :-). I usually try to have a snack that has carbs and protein (around 200 calories) to keep me … Continue reading →

The Green Bowl

Before I begin my rant about how much I love quinoa, I must say last night’s juice was a success! The secret? Some prickly pear! It has a beautiful luscious red color and a mild sweet flavor. There are seeds in the middle of the plant that are hard to pick out which is why … Continue reading →

Pickles & Penguins

Saturday had me on a mission to get some cheap fruit for some juicing. Of course that also included a few stops into some shops along the way. One of them being, M2M Asian Market, where I became nostalgic for the foods I ate when I studied abroad in China for a year in college. If any … Continue reading →

Friendly Fried Rice

A day that begins with coffee from The Little Brown Cow is always a great day to me 🙂 The Little Brown Cow Chocolate Bakery & Coffee in New York City’s Upper East Side is one of my top coffee spots! Their coffee is velvety smooth and has a great taste on its own. I like … Continue reading →