A plant-based foodie’s experience at Mora Asian Fusion & Sushi 24108 W Lockport Street, Plainfield IL Website I dined at Mora on a Tuesday night in February 2017. FYI: This is not a sponsored post and all opinions are my own. The Atmosphere There are certainly elements that are what I would imagine are reminescent of genuine Japanese dining. Low seating (on ottoman stools), burgundy decor, mirrors, a blingy bar, wooden chopsticks, table spacing appropriate […]
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Welcome to another freezing Friday in Chicago. I work 4 blocks from home, and still – the commute dread is REAL. My California blood ain’t made for this arctic weather. But I know too well that complaining about the cold only makes it worse. So I turn to steamy eats and drinks to warm me up and improve my mood on these gloomy days when I have the shivers from my head to my toes. Healthifed […]
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How are your New Year’s resolutions coming? Personally, I am type A and easily overwhelmed, so I focus more on weekly goals/resolutions. Who knows what’s going to be happening in my unpredictable world months from now, so it’s one step at a time over here. 2016 is rough for us all in many ways. Slowing down is in order. Rather than work, work, work. Always rushing towards the next thing. Let’s live in the here […]
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Optimal flavor, color, and texture are all requirements for what I consider an excellent meal. The flavor aspect has always come naturally to me, and with practice, I have improved on achieving an enticing color palette and a variety of textures in a dish. It’s trial and error, so patience is key. Sometimes all these components come together beautifully on the first attempt, like this Zoodle and Rotini Saute with Red Pepper Sauce. This pasta […]
Anyone else ready for all things Thanksgiving? In my experience, it is the most intimate of all holidays. A small moment in time, where we can actually stop and appreciate the people we love, and gather with them to celebrate an epic meal that was made at home. Life slows down for a second before the craziness of the Christmas season. This time of year, I crave hot, hearty satisfying meals that are full of a […]
Anyone else craving hearty comfort food now that we’re in mid-October? For me, pasta is my first choice for a stick-to-your-ribs meal. As much as a like having fun adding a bunch of colorful veggies and healthy ingredients to my pasta, lately I have been working on making healthy versions of the classics. Building amazing flavor does not require a long list of ingredients or expensive, unrecognizable plant-based foods. It doesn’t have to be intimidating! […]