It has been almost two weeks since I’ve been on the Internet — I’m going to tell you what I’ve been up to. Not much. But then again, a whole lot. I actually was somewhat busy — just two Thursdays ago I took my Chinese final and went to prom (I’ll save that story for […]
Tag: healthy
homemade muesli
I would have thought that all of the “healthy new years resolution” buzz would have slightly died down by now (i.e. some people would have already given up). But no, everything is still in full swing. People are bumbling left and right carrying yoga mats, Safeway is totally sold-out of kale, and I have […]
recipe showdown: healthy banana bread
This sh!t is bananas, B-A-N-A-N-A-S. Thank you Gwen Stefani. Whenever I hear Gwen, I am instantly transported back to 4th grade when I went to a very strict religious school. I still vividly remember the first day of school — I got dressed in my rumpled white chapel dress, and penny loafers. When I saw […]
the perfect lunch (lox and rye and brussel sprouts!)
The perfect lunch is different for everyone. Some may fall head over heels for a big, juicy cheeseburger and fries. Others might go crazy for a kale and quinoa salad. look at those grill marks!!! For me, the perfect lunch is dark, crusty bread, thinly sliced lox, a big smear of cream cheese, and a […]
whole wheat apple blender pancakes
This past week has been pretty tough with exams and all. I really wanted to treat myself to a big, luxurious, Sunday breakfast this morning, but I couldn’t muster the energy to beat any egg whites, slice any bread, or even preheat the oven. Polynomials can really wipe a girl out. This is a recipe […]
maple almond granola
This is the best granola I’ve ever made. I am the kind of girl who never makes the same recipe twice, I am always on the quixotic search for the best recipe out there (see recipe showdown). However, this is my new “go-to” granola recipe (and this girl doesn’t do “go-to” recipes!). So I was […]
whole wheat brown butter crepes
This week is exam week at school, and things are starting to get crazy! My desk is covered in flashcards, textbooks and binders. I’ve been wearing yoga pants for so long that they may or may not be part of my skin. My hair coils into my signature “messy ballerina” bun… without an elastic. I […]
coconut breakfast quinoa
I’ve been on a total quinoa kick lately. It started with that quinoa fried rice, and I’ve been hooked on this super-food grain ever since. Overnight oats are one of my staples during the school week, they can be prepared at night and devoured in the morning. They keep me full of energy all morning […]
instarecipe: quinoa fried rice
I have a confession.Sometimes, I throw together amazing recipes… and I gobble them up before I can grab my big old DSLR. I’m sorry, I can’t help it. When I go back and try to recreate them for you all, I can’t remember what I did, and I end up not sharing my new culinary […]
chicken tortilla soup
Who said comfort food can’t be healthy?Yeah, I know I kicked off my series of “comfort” recipes with the quintessential butter-and-cheese-laden maceroni and cheese casserole. But I think you all deserve a little bit of comfort everyday, not just on mac-and-cheesy days.So I came up with this soup. It’s full of nutrients, vitamins, lean protein, light […]