I don’t know about you guys but this gloomy weather has had me dreaming of a relaxing beach getaway for some time now. Somewhere tropical with crystal blue water that makes you contemplate leaving the Big Apple and moving to an island. Well, that might just be my daydream but I’m sure you can relate […]
Who doesn’t love a tasty lentil soup on a chilly night? Actually, I would eat lentil soup any night 🙂 This soup is surprisingly one of the healthiest and easiest soups to make! Lentils are a great source of protein and great as a meatless meal option. Lentils help lower cholesterol, are great for digestion, […]
This summer will mark two years that I decided to eliminate meat from my diet. This was a major lifestyle change for me and at times I still can’t believe that I’m actually doing it. In the beginning, I must admit that it had its challenges. The reason it was difficult is that I barely […]
My second trip to Europe was just as amazing as the first. If you recall, I traveled to Europe for the first time back in 2015, where I visited Spain (Madrid and Barcelona) and I have been eager to go back ever since. Well, it finally happened and I traveled to Greece! For those that […]
Updated: April 26th, 2019. Why did I choose to stop eating animals? That’s the question I usually hear when I say that I have made the decision to eliminate meat from my diet. For as long as I can remember, I always enjoyed eating it. No one in my family or circle of friends is […]
Visiting Spain was absolutely amazing. It was my first time in Europe, so you can imagine my excitement. A former colleague/friend accompanied me on my mini trip to Madrid and Barcelona and every day was a new adventure. If Spain is on your bucket list of countries to visit, below is the ultimate list of […]
Now, I think I’ve made it pretty obvious on my previous blog posts that I appreciate a good meal, but when it comes to a restaurant that never seems to disappoint me — Peppino’s in Brooklyn is just that restaurant. And I’m not just talking about good food, Peppino’s delivers authentic dishes that are to […]
So, I’ve been adding quite a few blog posts about food, mainly because I’ve been eating a lot. BUT, I’ve also been exercising so that makes it ok — right? Anyway, Momofuku Noodle Bar was amazing. Two words — Pork buns! Momofuku is an Asian Fusion cuisine well known for its ramen and pork buns. […]
I love a good smoothie, especially after an awesome workout — it’s so refreshing! One of my favorite drinks to make for breakfast or an afternoon snack is a banana cinnamon smoothie. It’s super easy to make, good for you, and very tasty. Below is a list of ingredients you will need: Ingredients: 2 Bananas […]
Recently, I had dinner at Bodega Negra — a Contemporary Mexican restaurant located in the Meatpacking District. I went with a good friend of mine on a Friday night and had reservations for 7pm. The lighting in the restaurant was pretty dim and we had trouble reading the menu, so we did what anyone with […]