I am going to be honest. I have NEVER ever had Pad Thai. I don’t know what it’s supposed to taste like. I just know that it involves noodles, peanuts, limes and cilantro. Since my recent peanut allergy (literally discovered this last year when I broke out in hives from eating peanut butter- super bummer), … Continue reading Vegan Peanut-less Pad Thai
When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that’s amore! When the stars make you drool just like a pasta fazool…that’s amore! When I think about Pasta e Fagioli, I instantly think of that song. Then again, I start singing it when I crave pizza, pasta or anything Italian. I came across an … Continue reading Yogi Bhajan’s Pasta e Fagioli
In 2011 after graduating from college, I went on a little Euro-trip with my best friend, Xiomara. As a food connoisseur (foodie for short), I was in heaven the moment we landed in Italy. One of my favorite dishes is risotto. The creaminess, the heartiness as well as the love and soul that goes into … Continue reading Meyer Lemon and Almond Risotto
Happy New Year everyone! I am excited for a whole new year of blogging, eating, dancing, yoga-ing and more! I am thrilled to share that for Christmas my very thoughtful (and smart) boyfriend bought me a Vitamix. As a result, I will be in the kitchen even more than before experimenting with nut milks, smoothies, … Continue reading Vegan Tortilla Soup
While working on a piece for Parenting Magazine on mood boosting foods for mama’s, I was able to speak with some amazing women including: Peggy Kotsopoulos, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist; Latham Thomas, founder of Mama Glow, Holistic Health Counselor and alumna of Integrative Nutrition; Mareya Ibrahim, founder and CEO of Eat Cleaner. Each of these … Continue reading Lentil Soup for the Soul
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