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? …
Tropical Breakfast Quinoa
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 …
Best Ever Paleo Banana Pancakes
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 …