FOOD & DRINK

Simple 5 Ingredient Trail-mix You Can Make In 3 Minutes

I try to make my own snacks so I know what goes in them. It’s a little more effort, but barely, and I can feel better knowing there isn’t any added sugar or sodium. Whenever I make a trail mix I usually use a few of my favorite things. The worst thing is getting a store-bought mix that has raisins (that you think are chocolate) or other things that you just don’t like. Fill it with your favorites so you can enjoy every bite. Here is my recipe for my homemade trail mix…

Cupcake, Smoothie, Fruits, Banana
Why You Deserve to Cheat

I’ve never been good at diets. It’s the basic dilemma that as soon as it’s off the table – that’s what I immediately crave. Fitness experts and dietitians have been throwing around the word “lifestyle change” for years and while there is some merit in that – it’s not easy to just wake up one morning and say “hey, I think I’ll be vegan today! Sounds like a good lifestyle change!” My natural instincts are more like “I Need Burger Now – extra cheese please!” – in my Wreck-It-Ralph voice. 

If eating properly is a lifestyle change, do you ever get to cheat? Moreover, is it actually healthy to cheat? Truth is that mentally, cheating on your diet allows you to have some space and something to look forward to. One of the biggest issues with dieting…

Easy Harvest Toast with Autumn Glory Apples

It’s the season for hosting! If you are anything like me, you love having homemade treats for guests, but get overwhelmed when it comes to cooking for a lot of people. This Harvest Toast is so simple and easy to make, you can have it ready in less than 10 minutes! The toast is affordable and features all of your favorite things about fall…

How to Stay Sane as a Hostess During the Holidays

This post has been sponsored by DASANI. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my…

Weekday Recipe: Chipotle Shrimp Quinoa

As someone who is trying to cut carbs, increase my vegetable intake and reduce red meat consumption – this meal is a dream. I have a limited amount of time to cook dinner at night, I usually only cook 2-3 times a week, so it has to be good! This recipe is quick, easy, and extremely healthy. The best part? It’s…

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Food That You Must Buy Organic

For me, adulting comes in stages – particularly when it comes to food. Stage one of adulting is to buy your own groceries. Stage two is the realization of how incredibly ridiculous the price of produce is. Stage three is a stern negotiation with yourself as to what you actually need and stage four is deciding whether or not organic foods are worth it. Once you get over the initial shock of what it actually takes to…

Beginner’s Guide To Trader Joe’s

I’ve been shopping at Trader Joe’s for nearly two years and it seems like every time I add one or two new things to my shopping cart. TJ’s can be overwhelming because everything looks interesting and the prices are pretty pocket-friendly. Instead of…

HEALTHY ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SNACK

This week I shared one of my favorite healthy snacks on Insta-stories and immediately had so many requests to share the recipe. I love making this bite-sized…

Burmese Kari Khaosay

This has got to be one of the best posts that I ever written, or at least the most delicious. Curry Kausar is a recipe that has been in my family for generations and is hands down my favorite dish… ever! Good news, it’s my husband’s too! Learning how to make this on my own was…

EASY INDIAN COOKING: Chicken Shashlik

Growing up, I remember Shashlik as one of my favorite weekend recipes that I would watch my mom make. It was a dish that was simple, quick, and even for a child – delicious. As an adult…