Happy National Donut Day! As much as I hate to admit this, the first thing I do when I wake up is check social media. First Instagram, then Twitter, and finally, as my attention span wanes, a quick Facebook scan. I guess it’s our generation’s version of reading the paper. Before I knew it this […]
Avotoast at Home: Quick, Delicious & Picture-Perfect
Over the past several months, my Instagram feed has been bombarded with tons of artsy, edited photos of a certain food item. No, I’m not talking about overpriced fresh-pressed juices from jugofresh in Miami. Not sinful slices of crack pie from the trendy Momofuku Milk Bar in NYC. Not even pastel-colored macarons arranged strategically on the plate […]
Smoothie Queen: My Strawberry Green Machine Breakfast Bowl
Forget Smoothie King. I’ve been blending up a storm of healthy smoothies for breakfast the past few weeks. I was getting a little sick of drinking my breakfast, though, so I decided to imitate those trendy juice spots and make my own bowl. I’ve been using the Carnation Instant Breakfast (No Sugar Added) packets and […]
Don’t Kale My Vibe: Healthy Chocolate Kale Brownies
If you’ve seen my Instagram lately, you probably noticed a picture of a brownie with green flecks inside. Maybe I’m too innocent for my own good, because it took me a while to process some of the comments I received, like “are you sure that’s kale??” I promise they were NOT weed brownies. But next […]
Quick & Tasty Buffalo Chicken Quinoa
I’m a Patriots fan. I’m a Miami Hurricanes fan. But I am not a football fan. Don’t be mistaken – I’m not a bandwagon fan. Being a bandwagon fan would require me to at least watch when my teams are doing well. Hey, I love the whole experience of going to games – the tailgating, the camaraderie, the spirit, […]
Sweet Treats, Zero Guilt: 10 Healthy Dessert Recipes
Moving back home to the suburbs of Massachusetts has given me quite a bit of free time. In less than seven months I’ve gone from a full-time college student and sorority sister to a part-time worker with zero social life. Sure, you’re probably thinking I could spend that time searching for a full-time job…but that’s a discussion […]