Breathe In, Breathe Out – Lunch Break Reflections

A year ago today I was settling into my flat in London, adjusting to the jet lag and 6+ hour time difference and trying to find my way around “big” Tesco. It’s incredible how much can change in just one year. I learned a lot …

Vegan Spaghetti Squash and Sauce

Vegan Spaghetti Squash and Sauce

Happy National Spaghetti Day! You didn’t think I’d pass up posting a yummy and healthy recipe on this delicious holiday did you? I’m bringing you a bowl full of steaming hot vegan, gluten-free and processed sugar free goodness – you’re welcome! 😉 The most time …

Book Review: The Wedding Shop by Rachel Hauck

The Wedding Shop by Rachel Hauck        ****        Retails for $9.00, here.      To be completely honest, it has been quite some time since I have finished a book that doesn’t have anything to do with school. I’ve been …

All That Glitters: The Classy NYE Look Book

One of my favorite nights is coming up and I’m figuratively biting my nails because I still haven’t decided on an outfit. A night of laughs, champagne, reminiscing and glitter sounds like a truly divine way to leave 2016 in the dust and ring in …

Candy Cane Sugar Cookies

One of the best parts about the holiday season is that it gives you an excuse to bake treats that you’d otherwise try to avoid. Yup, even during finals! I made the biggest batch of cookies in the history of my solo baking career (a …

POTW: Splendid Spoon

POTW: Splendid Spoon

Don’t you just love how your cravings change with the weather? Although what we’ve been dealing with in NYC is 60 degrees one day and 20 degrees the next (what is happening?!) I’ve realized that you can’t go wrong with a bowl of warm and …

Blooming Endive Appetizer with Goat Cheese, Cranberries & Pistachios

When it comes to planning for the holidays, getting the menu together is one of the most important parts. You want your family and friends to enjoy a delicious, warm and hearty meal that sparks happiness, fullness and inspires good conversation. You also want to …

NYE

Let’s talk about New Year’s Resolutions. I know, I know, it’s way too early for this, you’re still trying to get through the next few crazy busy weeks of long lines and holiday shopping, menus, an occasional workout and to-do lists galore. You’ve got your …

Brunch Spots We Love: ZUMA NYC

Brunch Spots We Love: ZUMA NYC

Zuma NYC   *   261 Madison Avenue New York, New York 10016   *   $$$ If you’re lucky, brunch reservations are the plans that get you through the week. There’s nothing like waking up on a Sunday morning feeling the motivation you may …

POTW: Nounos Creamery

POTW: Nounos Creamery

With holiday parties, snacking and hot chocolate binging just a few weeks away – well maybe the hot chocolate binging has started a bit early for some of us 😉 – it’s going to be more and more important to balance out our diets with …