The Magic of Matcha

February 9, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

For those of you who don’t know, now you know: Matcha is the new kale. And I’m here to help you get on board. From the outstanding health benefits, to how to place your order at Starbucks, to the recipe for the best matcha latte at home, fear not my friends: you’ve come to the right […]

Chia Seed Pudding

January 29, 2016.Reading time 3 minutes.

I’ll admit it, when people talk about making chia seed pudding, overnight oats, and homemade peanut butter, I unintentionally and regretfully think to myself: wow, get a job. In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, who has that much time on their hands?! But then my curiosity got the better of me, because let’s […]

The Corner Store

January 18, 2016.Reading time 3 minutes.

Last night I watched a devastating ending to the Packer’s football season and drowned myself in sorrows in too much pilsner and bar food. It was a true tragedy, and I thought I may never recover. However, after an hour of struggling this morning, I convinced myself there was reason to go on in life and […]

Waterbar

January 16, 2016.Reading time 5 minutes.

I’d like you to look at the picture above and tell me if anything in the world could be more perfect. ……. The answer is no. This is the most beautiful plate of food I have ever seen, and it tastes just as fantastic as well!

New Approach to Resolutions

January 6, 2016.Reading time 5 minutes.

I love New Years Resolutions. While many of my friends think they are cliché, and my friends in the fitness/nutrition world joke about how January is “busy season”, I like to view it in a positive light. I like to think that every year, it’s a chance to start over. To turn a new page. […]

Nick’s Crispy Tacos

December 22, 2015.Reading time 3 minutes.

Hold the phone ladies and gents, NorCal can officially do Mexican food right. Still, no rival to San Diego’s fish taco scene, but it is a very close second. If you find yourself wandering the streets of San Francisco, daydreaming about pico de gallo and guacamole, (as I so often do), then look no further […]

Seasonal Superfoods

December 3, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

I am a Christmas fanatic. Over the top obsessive in every way possible. I can be found listening to Christmas music in July, have a countdown on my phone all year long (only 21 days people!), and typically start my holiday shopping progress as early September or October. That being said, I like my kitchen […]

Walnut Mushroom Gnocchi

December 1, 2015.Reading time 5 minutes.

It’s cold in San Francisco. Legitimately cold. I naively assumed that moving anywhere in California, regardless of location, would be warm. Granted, I knew that Northern California would not be beaches and suntans like SoCal. I heard about Karl the Fog (yes, this city has given a name to their fog, which should have tipped me off […]

Good Tidings to You and Your Waistline

November 23, 2015.Reading time 9 minutes.

Ah, the holidays. It is nearing the most wonderful time of the year. What makes it so wonderful, you ask? For me, it’s the promise of a white Christmas in Chicago (most years) which includes roasted chestnuts at Christkindlmarkt, my mom’s homemade hot cocoa after a day of holiday shopping, baking banana bread by the […]

Fat Fish Cantina Grill

November 18, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

Holy guacamole guys, this very well may be my FAVORITE restaurant of all time. (And that is not a title I give lightly, because trust me when I say, I have eaten at a LOT of restaurants.) But before we dive into this highly favorable review, let’s set some basic guidelines for life in general: if […]