Category Archives for "Recipes"

Ever bake something so delicious that it doesn’t even make it’s way to a container? You literally just eat it all fresh off the pan? I too am guilty of this delicious crime. Case in point: this Cinnamon Crunch Granola. I am all about that cinnamon crunch! it’s a throwback to the days when I would go to Panera once or twice a month to indulge in the well-known bagel of the same name. You […]

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 […]

Things that make my heart sing: Cheesecake Tart, citrusy dessert Blueberries Pillows of whipped cream I will eat all of these everyday. Breakfast. Lunch. Afternoon snack. Dinner. Dessert. Bedtime snack. Do I eat a lot? Don’t answer that. Point is, creamy citrus desserts are my thang. Especially in the winter. I need bright flavors on cold gloomy days. And I know that I’m not alone. So let’s use dessert to cheer us up! Hence, this […]

My quest to create the perfect healthy chocolate chip cookie has been a long one. Being that it’s just a cookie, you would think it would have been the first dessert I nailed, but most of the results have been good, when what I want is EPIC. Then something happened. I saw a raw chocolate chip cookie recipe that changed my mindset. Why not stop attempting to find the perfect blend of healthy flours and […]

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 […]

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 […]