My day begins by getting up at 5:30am. I used to dread the early mornings but these days I find myself rather experiencing peeling the covers off, sleepily grinding coffees and making a pot, feeding the cat and moving out the entranceway for my workout.

The schedule keeps me motivated and encourages me to visit bed at a decent hour (most of the time anyway). I’ve also discovered that I enjoy getting the rest of my time free to work without the expectation of exercising later on. Occasionally I really do rest in until around 7am, but it’s getting moreRead more

WHOLE WHEAT GRAINS Coconut Banana Waffles with Chocolates Chips + Roasted Almonds

Monday’s right here! Don’t cry… I produced you waffles. Man, I really like waffles. They remind me of once i used to visit the diner with my Dad; I always ordered the large, crispy Belgian waffle with strawberries. Mmmmmm. I’ve been hoping that waffles make an epic return for years. Instead I’ve watched cookies-stuffed-in-cookies, cupcakes,Read more

Butternut Squash and Kale Salad with Pomegranate, Toasted Almonds + Goat Cheese

Well, here we are! It really is officially fall. I actually woke up the other morning hours and noticed a small number of golden yellow leaves falling to the ground. Do you remember collecting those when you had been younger? I really do. Anyway, the morning surroundings has been brisk and fantastic. I’ve been openingRead more

Whole Wheat Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls with Pistachios + Orange Icing (vegan!)

Any programs for Valentine’s Day? I know mine is likely to be absolutely KILLER because I’ll be on the Mariah Carey concert in Vegas. Discuss a true dream come true for this girl. Significantly, I begged Tony for 6 months to get me those seat tickets and lastly got them for Christmas. BEST Present EVER.Read more

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Bagels with Whipped Cinnamon Honey Butter a step-by-step recipe

I’ll never forget the day We fell in love with cooking. I had been 7 years old. My Mother decided that we would help to make a homemade pumpkin pie for the holidays. We spent hours deseeding and roasting pumpkins. I usually enjoyed our time together in your kitchen because she gave me the bestRead more

Welcome to the New Year. Another new beginning! Sure to be the beginning of something wonderful.

Do the sunrise appear different this morning? Was your day a little brighter? I bet you looked good. We woke up, threw my sun glasses about, and put my locks in a messy ponytail. I worked out and it sensed extraordinary. I chowed down on veggie stir fry for lunch time then came house andRead more

Hello from beautiful Napa Valley! I spent the better area of the weekend within the Culinary Institute of America with the USA Dry out Pea & Lentil Council learning about pulses, cooking in their gorgeous kitchens, and gaining some serious skills in gluten free/grain free cooking!

Before we get into the recipe, you might be curious about the term ‘pulses’. Basically, pulses are dry peas, lentils, coffee beans and chickpeas and will be eaten a variety of different ways. (Remember these black bean brownies ? SO EXCELLENT and you also can’t even flavor the coffee beans!) This last weekend I foundRead more

How was your weekend?

Of program… mine was delicious! I took the day off Friday to spend period with my mom; we had a fun lunchtime at Panera and got pedis. I QUICKLY spent the greater area of the evening getting organized in preparation for any move. I have come to the conclusion that will under no circumstances likeRead more

I’ve been wanting to bake chocolates chip cookies that flavor like pure high end, and while I’ve tested many, I have by no means quite perfected my very own recipe… as yet!

I knew I wanted to make a cookie that could make anyone want to take pleasure from that exact instant when they first little bit into it. That they had to be a little unique too! I have no idea about you but my ideal chocolates chip cookie is normally a little crisp externally butRead more

Chewy CHOCOLATES Cherry Proteins Granola Pubs with Chia Seeds

Chewy protein-packed granola bars made out of almond butter, protein powder, chocolates and cherries! These gluten-free and vegan-friendly pubs are the perfect snack or breakfast time. Did I let you know that Sundays certainly are a big day for me? Usually I wake up, hit the gym, then head right to the supermarket. From thenRead more