Best of 2015
Happy New Year's Eve, everyone! Oh hey, 2016- where did you come from?! First things first, I wanted to say...
4 New Year NON-Resolutions for 2016
How many of us out there are used to making resolutions for the New Year? Knowing that they're made in good faith and determination, yet not having much of an action plan to carry those resolutions out?
Hence, why I don't believe in resolutions. I DO, however, believe in action plans and your beliefs in yourselves. I made my...
Matcha Peppermint Bark
How would you like to receive a tin of this gorgeously festive matcha peppermint bark for the holidays?
Edible gifts are my favorite kind to make and give. There's something about the process of creating and making something for someone that gives a present a special, personalized touch. Growing up, my family never had any "signature" holiday treats. For a lot of my friends, they'll talk about...
Apple-Cinnamon Oat Pancakes (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
There's nothing quite like the smell of apples and cinnamon come the holiday season. Put those together to get some apple-cinnamon oat pancakes on a Sunday morning, and you have yourself a winner!
I am allergic to apples. And that really sucks because I used to have an apple everyday when I was a kid, and it's in lots of tasty things like smoothies and green juices that I would like to eat. But here's the weird catch with my allergy: as long as the apples are cooked and/or pasteurized, I can have it. Apple juice from a box? No problem. Applesauce? Hurray! This is a relief because...
Hudson Valley Weekend Getaways from NYC: The Stewart House
My first town I covered in this series of Hudson Valley weekend getaways from NYC was the adorable town of Hudson, which is fantastic for antique shopping, artisanal food, and wandering little streets. This week, I want to tell you guys about a hidden gem for a wonderfully quiet and peaceful weekend getaway: The Stewart House in Athens, NY...
Favorite Friday Finds 19.0
Tis the season! It's been almost alarmingly warm here in NYC, with temperatures in the high 50's and even up in the 60's, but my holiday spirit is turned up full blast. Holiday spirit is currently very much needed everywhere in the world right now. The amount of...
Hudson Valley Weekend Getaways from NYC: Hudson
Being in New York City can be a bit of a bubble- you sadly forget that an outside world exists sometimes. But while the city has endless things to offer, sometimes you need to get away from the hustle of it all and enjoy some nature- particularly during seasons as gorgeous as fall and winter...
Matcha Coconut Chia Pudding Whip
It's been a bit of a frustrating few months, as my autoimmune issues seem to really like to flare up during fall. Therefore, I have been resorting back to steering clear of gluten and limiting my dairy and coffee intake. Enter this glorious Matcha Coconut Chia Pudding Whip...
Forgiveness For Yourself & For Others
There are two sides of forgiveness; sometimes we only remember one, sometimes we don't remember either of them. What are they? Forgiveness for yourself AND forgiveness for others...
4 Ways to Keep Healthy for the Holidays
Bah humbug. There's nothing that gets my eyes rolling and me grouchier than seeing the inevitable mountains of blog posts after Thanksgiving filled with words like, "Detox! Cleanse! De-Bloat! Undo Damage! Juice!" Even before the holiday, I overheard another trainer...
Enough
For some reason, feeling and knowing deep down that you are enough is one of the hardest things to learn. Even the most self-assured confident person will feel this self-doubt from time to time. Especially in a day and time when the social media filter can make your life feel like it doesn't
Withholding Judgment
I've said this many a time before, but it holds true: you don't know what it's truly like in someone else's shoes. Everyone has their own battles and circumstances. It's much easier to impose your advice and opinion on things when you're looking at something through a window- it's much harder to live it on the other side and things are always more complicated than they may seem. Just because you've been through the woods doesn't mean you know another's journey through them. With all these recent horrific events going...
BRB/Favorite Friday Finds 18.0
With the holidays drawing near and the damp, chilly weather, all I want to do is cozy up. This nesting feeling is calling for a lot of reflection on what's going on in my life and how I'm feeling. So, what is going on?
Pumpkin Olive Oil Banana Bread
The other week, I found myself longingly staring into the bakery case of one of my favorite local coffeeshops, until the barista snapped me out of my dream-like haze. Totally caught staring. At some pumpkin olive oil bread. I think I was staring at it as...
The Romance of Rome
Rome was never on top of the excitement chart in terms of the cities in Italy I wanted to visit. "Too touristy," I thought. I had heard about the headaches of the lines at the Colosseum, the summer tourism crowds, and so on, so I was braced for having to hold back my impatient New Yorker self. But the charm of Rome turned out to be in all the in-betweens. Of course, we...
Persimmon Spice Crisp
"Life starts over when it gets crisp in the fall." Well, Fitzgerald, I just want to eat crisps in the fall. I don't know why this was never a menu option off the top of my head before, but ever since I made my Strawberry-Rhubarb Jam Crisp, I have been craving eating out of a toasty little skillet for all my breakfasts. By the way, who else is in disbelief that it's already November? The Strawberry-Rhubarb Jam Crisp was perfect for summer- bursting with tart berry flavor and sweetness. But this persimmon crisp is everything fall flavors should be: warming, toasty, and a kick of spice...
Favorite Friday Finds 17.0
Happy Halloween weekend!
The leaves have almost fully turned, yet it's hard to believe that the end of October is already here. The holiday season is about to come at us with full force, and I feel nowhere prepared. I've got 3 trips between now and Thanksgiving, so it really seems like time is flying by. Speaking of...
Lifestyle Changes: Little Steps = Big Outcomes
When people think of the prospect of changing their lifestyles towards a healthier direction, it seems overwhelmingly daunting or like a giant challenge to tackle. I have a secret for you. It's all really possible.
If you stand at the bottom of the mountain and look all the way up at the peak, it's going to seem like it's grower taller by the second, right before your eyes. But if you look...