When I’m not making smoothies, egg whites & veggies, or breakfast sandwiches in the morning, I like to experiment with breakfast bowls. For the sake of presentation I add all the ingredients in sections. But it’s best to mix it all together before taking a bite. There are so many beautiful creations that exist on Instagram…
The Magic of Tajin
Salty and sweet. Sweet and sour. Spicy and sweet. I tend to love contrasting combinations. So when my fiancé first told me about the Tajin spice blend and how he’d been wanting to buy some, I was excited. He said he’d had it many times on street fruit in Mexico. Seeing as I’ve yet to experience Mexico…
Quick, Easy Strawberry Balsamic
When I was a child I was in love with both Strawberry Shortcake the cartoon and the Good Humor ice cream bar by the same name. (I’m sure I’d still be a fan of the ice cream bar if I could get my hands on one!) My mom grew strawberries in our yard when I was…
Naranjas Con Pepitoria
Back in October of 2014 I took a group trip with a bunch of fellow New Yorkers — who were then strangers — to Guatemala. The trip consisted of jaunts to Atitlan Lake, Flores (with a visit to Tikal National Park and the ancient Mayan city Yaxha), Antigua and Ixpanpajul. We also hiked to to the…