What constitutes the perfect weekend has changed a lot in recent years. It used to be that hitting up all the NYC hot spots was what I was after. Now, it’s all about lots of rest, a good workout and healthy food. Oh, yes, things have changed! After a later-than-usual Thursday night at The Kooks concert, all I wanted to… Read More
Are You on The Boyfriend Diet?
There are boyfriend jeans and boyfriend sweaters and then there is the boyfriend diet. All may be comfy, but one will leave you feeling pretty crappy. For years, I thought I was the only person who struggled to balance my healthy diet with the favorite foods of a hungry boyfriend. I’ve never been one to leave my boyfriend to fend… Read More
Move Over Hummus: Tuscan White Bean Dip
Everyone loves hummus. It is creamy and flavorful, satisfying and healthy. As delicious on pita as it is on fresh veggies. But as tasty and healthy as it is, this savory treat is made from chickpeas which are difficult to digest and therefore, as I recently read, hummus does not support weight loss. Hmmmph. What’s a hummus-lover to do, you… Read More
Lentil Burgers for Company
With my restrictive diet, I’ve always struggled with a tasty and impressive main course to make for dinner guests who may not share my eating habits. Last night, I dared to make lentil burgers for a friend who came over for dinner. I’ve always shied away from these protein-packed patties because I thought they were too complicated. In fact, they… Read More
Cooking for One? Buckwheat Noodles with Spicy Almond Dressing
When I first moved to NYC, I existed on a junk food vegetarian diet: pizza, Subway, chocolate chip cookies and McDonald’s french fries (I’m not kidding!). One of my favorite nights in was to make a pot of Mac-n-Cheese for dinner and settle in on the sofa for some reality TV. While I still have a weakness for reality TV,… Read More
Avocado Toast is for Avocado Lovers
Avocado is one of my most favorite things on this planet so when I brunched at Cafe Gitane last weekend and saw succulent avocado toast on the menu, I had to have it. To say the stuff was good is an understatement. Creamy mashed avocado, lemon juice, crushed red pepper a top hearty seven grain bread – there’s nothing better!… Read More
How to Stop a Grazer in Her Tracks
In a previous lifetime, I was prone to grazing and while I’ve done a lot of work to overcome this tendency, inevitably, I relapse from time to time. Maybe it was yesterday’s gloomy weather or the fact I was recovering from a minor eye procedure or maybe it was the lack of food in my apartment at the time, but… Read More
Getting Back on Track
The past two weeks have been a whirlwind of travel for me. And I’ll be the first to admit, I’m always talking about planning ahead for travel — packing healthy snacks, researching the closest juice bars. But seriously, the stars don’t always align. Take, for instance, this most recent trip: One week in San Francisco followed by what was to… Read More
Grey Day Go Away: Comforting Curry Cashew Casserole
Yesterday was a grey and rainy day in NYC and there is nothing better on those days than comfort food. Since he’s British, my boyfriend loves a good “curry” so I figured I would whip up a simple vegan curry casserole. This meal is hearty enough for a hungry boyfriend and healthy enough for me — filling and fueling for… Read More