Would you believe me if I told you I only just started to enjoy chai tea this year? I’m way late on the bandwagon. I was first introduced to chai by way of Starbucks, and it was so syrupy sweet and overwhelmingly cinnamon-y. From then on, I steered clear of chai, assuming that it always comes pre-sweetened and flat in flavor.
Read MoreWhy is fried rice so dang gooood? There is something about eating it that immediately brings me home. My family didn’t even make fried rice that often, but I know it’s coming when the fridge would get sparse and there’d be a lone bag of frozen vegetables in the freezer.
Read MoreEvery summer, I find myself with an abundance of beautiful, picked-at-their-peak fresh produce combined with the unbearable heat and humidity that turns my kitchen into a sauna. And every summer, I spend most of my time standing in front the AC in my bedroom, making dashes to the kitchen just to throw a quick meal together that requires minimal effort. Oh the glamour of New York living. I want to eat all the fresh things, but I also can’t be bothered to stand over the stove for more than 15 minutes. This fresh tomato sauce fits the bill perfectly!
Read MoreWe are heading into the peak of harvest season in NYC, and markets are starting to brim with all kinds of colorful, perfectly imperfect, freshly picked produce. I’ve been waiting seemingly forever (aka six months) for this. And for two to three fleeting weeks out of the year, rhubarb and strawberry overlap to make all my dessert dreams come true. So it seems only logical to make this delicious strawberry rhubarb crumble for the upcoming holiday.
Read MoreVacation season is upon us! I’m super pumped about the vacations we have planned for this summer, including a first-time trip to Portugal. Traveling is a serious love of mine. I find freedom and connection in learning new places and observing how humans live differently. When I’m on a trip, I feel like an entirely different part of my brain is lit up, and I have boundless energy to explore. Vacation highs are a so real.
Read MoreWith summer almost here (didn’t spring just get here yesterday?), I’m on the hunt for more picnic/potluck friendly dishes and this tuna pasta salad recipe fits the bill.
Read MoreI have a serious thing for smoothies. For breakfast, a midday snack, or post-workout fuel - they are so refreshing, super easy to enjoy on-the-go, and you can pack in a ton of vegetables, fruit and protein!
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