So…who is excited for Cinco De Mayo? It is only two days away! It is one of my favorite holidays. Who doesn’t love Mexican food and beer?! While fish tacos hold a special place in
Adventure
LOCAL: Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies at Levain Bakery
Last weekend, I was determined to make my way to Brooklyn to see the cherry blossoms at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. It is one of my favorite spring activities! While it was raining a bit,
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Bake Me
BAKE ME: Chocolate Olive Oil Cake
“pat-a-cake, pat-a-cake, baker’s man…bake me a cake as fast as you can…” Last week, we were invited to a friends home for Friday night dinner. I wanted to bring dessert but didn’t want anything too
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Adventure
LOCAL: Tacos, Doughnuts and More at MOGO Asbury Park
A few weekends ago, E and I were at a loss for what to do. We had been cooped up in the apartment all morning and really wanted to go on a mini adventure. Even
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Avocado
BREAKFAST: Eggy Avocado Toast
What I would give for a piece of avocado toast right now… I know. How basic can I get?! Right now, we are in the middle of Passover and ALL I WANT is BREAD! Unfortunately,
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Banana
BREAKFAST: Almond Milk Pancakes
Last Sunday, I was CRAVING pancakes like nobody’s business. Like most (lazy) Sundays, I wasn’t really in the mood to get up, get dressed and go out for breakfast or brunch. Instead, much to E’s
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Bake Me
BAKE ME: Easy Non-Dairy Blueberry Muffins
I don’t know about you, but I am a sucker for a good blueberry muffin. In fact, whenever I walk into a Starbucks, or any cafe for that matter, I cannot stop myself from ordering one.
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Food
PASTA: Garlicky Tomato Basil Spaghetti
There is a kosher restaurant in Los Angeles called Chick N’ Chow, that serves the BEST tomato basil pasta. Not something you would expect them to serve, but still absolutely delicious. We used to pick up
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Adventure
LOCAL: Hanoi House in New York City
About a month and a half ago, my brother would not stop talking about a place called Hanoi House that had just opened in his old neighborhood, the East Village. He was DYING to go
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Adventure
LOCAL: Soft Serve at Soft Swerve in New York City
When E first moved up to Boston for dental school, we discovered a Chinese bakery in Chinatown called 101 Bakery that made the best bubble tea. They also have some kick ass bread and pastries. Initially,