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Maple and Balsamic Roasted Vegetable Salad
Savory (& Sweet) EatsThings I like about this salad: 1) it's so yummy, 2) it's filling and hearty, 3) the colors are pretty and it looks great in a serving dish, 4) it's easy, and 5) it's perfect...
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Easter Treats and Crafts
Sweet Treats & Easter FuntivitiesCan't wait to overdose on chocolate eggs this weekend!Here are a few adorable Easter crafts and delicious Easter treats...DIY Nail Polish Marbled EggsThese are...
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theSkimm: Your new secret weapon...
Funtivities (for girls on the go)theSkimm:my newest obsession; a life-saver and a time-saver; finally some news I can tolerate; according to Forbes, it's my "new secret weapon"...theSkimm is...
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That's the way the cookie crumbles: NYC
Big Apple BitesThis post was a long time in the making...I LOVE COOKIES. So, naturally, finding the best cookies in New York City was a blog-worthy mission. During this quest, my taste buds died and...
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The Ivy Chopped Salad
Savory EatsFinally. I have uncovered a long-time favorite salad recipe: The Ivy Chopped Salad. What is The Ivy? If you live in Los Angeles or Orange County, you shouldn't have to ask this question. The...
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Momofuku Noodle Bar
Big Apple BitesTo keep your spirits up on a day like today, repeat the following: "April showers bring May flowers"...Another thing I wholeheartedly recommend on a rainy afternoon is a hearty,...
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Crazy for Quinoa
Savory EatsWords that describe quinoa: versatile, healthy, tasty, protein-rich, filling, gluten-free. I've cooked quinoa in all forms...ground up in pancakes as quinoa flour, sauteed into a...
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Health(ier), Gluten-free Treats
Sweet TreatsSwimsuit season is approaching yet my sweet tooth won't leave me alone. The following treats are gluten-free and healthier than your average dessert (for those of us who are health...
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Mexican Chopped Salad + the Best Homemade Guac You'll Ever Eat
Savory EatsA few friends and I have a weekly, Wednesday night potluck dinner. Last week was fajita night and I hastily claimed making the guacamole (my favorite component of a Mexican meal). If you...
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Homemade Black & White Cookies
Sweet TreatsIt's a beautiful day in New York City. The forecast for the rest of the week is high 60's/low 70's and clear skies...therefore, I'm in a New York state of mind. To capitalize on this mood,...
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Bohemian NYC: The Best Restaurant of All Time
Big Apple BitesWait, what? The best restaurant of all time? Yes, you heard that right. Bohemian NYC has effortlessly jumped to the top of my restaurant list. Nat took me to Bohemian on my birthday last...
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Chinese Chicken Chopped Salad
Savory EatsToday is Seis de Mayo, thus I wouldn't touch Mexican food with a 10 foot pole. If you also overdosed on guacamole yesterday, it's very likely you feel the same. So, today I am sharing my...
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Savory Fruit Salads: Watermelon Feta & Citrus Mint
Savory EatsSavory fruit salads. Yum. As we all know, I have a thing for food with the perfect combination of salty and sweet: Mom's Granola, Nutella & Sea-Salt Cookies......so, here are two great...
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Standard Biergarten: The Ultimate Soft Pretzel
Big Apple BitesIt's beer garden season in the big apple and The Standard Biergarten is a winner for most twentysomethings in New York City.At The Standard, the beer is good but the jumbo soft pretzels...
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Madison Square Eats: Watermelon Soju + recipes!
Big Apple Bites & Low Cal CocktailsMadison Square Eats is back again for the month of May. That means you have 9 more days to get your hungry ass over to Madison Square Park for some delicious...
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Za'atar Roasted (or Grilled) Chicken
Savory EatsArabic food...enough said. The thought of a Lebanese, Syrian, or Turkish meal makes me salivate. What's so special about Arabic cuisine? The herbs and spices: mint, thyme, oregano (in a mix...
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Sexy Spring Rolls
Savory EatsMemorialDay marks the commencement of summer. That means it's time to fit into our swimsuits. I can help with that by loading up on some healthy recipes. These Sexy Spring Rolls are straight...
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Flex Mussels: NYC
Big Apple BitesYet another incredible, unique, scrumptious, fun restaurant in NYC. Flex Mussels, with locations in the Upper East Side and West Village, blew it out of the water with their ginormous...
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Light & Fresh Citrus Shrimp Ceviche
Savory EatsThe perfect summer dish: shrimp ceviche. After searching for a somewhat simple ceviche recipe I stumbled on Emeril's Citrus Ceviche and it was del-i-cious...The ultimate summer side dishIf...
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Light Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
Sweet TreatsA few of my Twentysomething and the City followers requested a light dessert recipe for the summer. You ask, I deliver. Ever since I was a kid, I've had a love affair with glazed lemon...
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