A Quest For Healthy Living
New York in the spring is incredible. Flowers are blooming, parks are full, and the people watching is out of this world. While we were there for my birthday we had amazing weather and did tons of walking, which gave me the chance to really get to know my camera. I’ve only gotten serious about photography in the last few months, though I’ve had a camera for years, and I’m loving it more every day.
Here are a few of the things I saw while in New York in early May….
Every time we go out to breakfast I want eggs. And bacon. And coffee. My eyes scroll down to the omelette choices as my mind drools at the possibilities. Avocado, tomato and feta. Spinach, mushroom, and asparagus. Everything sounds so good! And then …
I love coffee – the taste of it, the warmth of it, the connotations of talks with friends and productivity. Coffee reminds me of home, of my mother and her endless pots of “crack coffee” as we’ve termed it for being so potent. There is just something about sitting with a latte at a bustling coffee shop that gets me so excited. So why, then, did I give up coffee for 21 days? …
I can hear you groaning through the screen. Quinoa for breakfast? She’s lost it. I assure you, I am on my game with this one.
I honestly had never thought of quinoa as a breakfast food, but was introduced to a dish similar to this one at the now defunct Whole Foods Market Wellness Club about 3 years ago. The club was …
Pancakes! A weekend favorite treasured by children and foodies alike. A brunch staple. I’ve always loved pancakes, but traditionally they are packed with enough white flour and sugar to put even the healthiest person in a coma. I believe the mathematical equation for pancakes goes something like this: white flour + sugar – protein = loss of consciousness. Every time I …
