On the latte front I definitely prefer mine iced. There’s nothing better than a cool and refreshing but also caffeinated drink after a sweaty workout. This take on your typical latte uses yerba mate. While I love me some tea, I…
Yerba Mate Morning Smoothie
Today I’m talking about one of my favorite things in the world: CAFFEINE. If you know me you know that I love me some caffeine. And let’s be honest, it’s also pretty necessary when you wake up at 4:30AM some days for…
Vegan Cranberry Stuffing
Vegan, Gluten-free, dairy-free, Paleo Thanksgiving Stuffing YOU GUYS. This stuffing is everything. I take zero credit for this recipe, as you probably know by now I am useless in the kitchen. Thank god I decided to start a business with…
Recipe: Vegan Mexican Bowl
New recipe time! It’s been a while since I’ve conjured up a new recipe for the blog. I tend to make the same old dishes week after week or don’t even bother cooking most of the time because I live…
Balsamic Chicken Sausage, Brussel Sprouts and Apple Mix
After the race on Saturday I went home to my parent’s house in Westchester for precisely 24 hours to visit the boy and some friends. Ironically enough my parents were in the city. Sorry daddy. Love you dad! Sunday morning…
My Attempt at Food Prep
Who’s ready to watch the Oscars???? I’m more of a Tony Awards kind of gal since theater is my true love, but I’m looking forward to watching the awards tonight with my friend Annica since I’ve actually seen a handful…
oatmeal for dinner [ recipe ]
After being a crazy woman for the past 8 weeks, it feels SO weird to not be studying right now. I can sit back, relax, and not feel guilty about watching old America’s Next Top Model episodes. Other things I…
livin’ la vida loca + [lowerlegworkout]
Things are definitely a bit crazy over here. Life is currently a balancing act of work, studying and trying to have a tiny bit of fun on the side. I keep telling myself that this craziness will die down soon…
[recipe]: big kid chicken tenders
hey all! hope everyone had a lovely thanksgiving!! I had a great weekend of eating copious amounts of food, spending quality time with the extended fam and catching up with friends from high school and work. As much as…
comfort food: matzoh brie recipe
(aka sometimes I eat things besides pancakes for brunch) Whenever I am at my parent’s house there’s a few comfort foods that I always beg my mama to cook for me. One of my favorites is matzoh brie. For those…
Pumpkin Flaxseed Pancakes + the final day
When life gives you pumpkins, you make flaxseed pumpkin pancakes…… For whatever reason I have been on a serious pumpkin + pancake kick. Ole faithful pumpkin almond pancakes has basically become my go-to lunch (and on occasion dinner) for the past…