I remember the time when I had my first taste of wine. It was a glass of Chardonnay and I knew it would be my favorite type of wine the minute it touched my lips. As predicted, it remains to be my go-to for dinner dates, girls nights, and every other occasion where having a glass of wine qualifies. One of my favorite things to do…
Fall always inspires me to get more active in the kitchen. I recently shared this AMAZEBALLS risotto dish on IG and was (happily) overwhelmed with DMs asking for this recipe. So I figure I’d share it here! Can I first start off with the fact that this particular recipe is VEGETARIAN & DAIRY-FREE!? Normally risotto dishes involve some sort of cream-base & this one doesn’t. However,…
For as long as I can remember, I’ve spent every fall season visiting a Pick-Your-Own orchard. From pumpkins to apples, there was always an excitement to find the perfect one to carve with my family or to bake a pie with my grandmother. It was always the best way to kick off the holiday season & encouraged spending more time in the kitchen, something I’ve learned…
If there’s any dessert/treat that I CAN’T live without, it’s ice cream. Unlike a few of my friends & family members, I’m very fortunate to have a higher tolerance when it comes to dairy. At the same time, I feel for anyone who dreams of having just one bite without discomfort & consequences. I can relate on that spectrum when I watch people eat anything with…
There’s nothing like having fresh produce, especially for me because I use so many fruits & veggies in my morning/post-workout smoothies. Unfortunately, grocery stores in the city don’t have the best quality of produce; most often it goes bad in a few days after purchase and frankly, the taste is lacking freshness. That’s why I’m SO THANKFUL for NYC’s Farmers Markets. Not only limited to weekends…
