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I feel like I was born in the wrong country because I could eat pasta and bread every day if I could. Ask my family. Spaghetti and meatballs was my favorite dish growing up. I could eat spaghetti literally four nights in a row. The first time I met my boyfriend's parents, he asked me … Continue reading The Raddest Simple Summer Pasta
If you're a big foodie, like me, then you're not just a snack person. You're a meal person, too. You're a savory and a sweets person. You love to eat out and you love to cook and dine in. If you're an extreme foodie, you probably have a separate food instagram (like me) or a … Continue reading Curve Your Relationship With Food
I'm not big on juice cleansing only because of my endless love for food. HOWEVER, when my body needs it, it needs it (i.e. 2 times a year) What I love about juice cleansing that sets it apart from what others deem as "healthier alternatives", is that it really makes my body absolutely feel refreshed … Continue reading Juice Cleanse with Pressed Juicery
Wondering what dish to bring for your next upcoming holiday party?? No one wants to be THAT friend that comes with a dish or dessert they bought while everyone else brought something homemade. That's the worst, isn't it? Like a big NO in party culture. Now that I live on my own, I've developed a … Continue reading Holiday Dish: Toasted Marshmallow Over Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes
Just for the record, I love ice cream and am deeply saddened that I can't eat Breyers or Micthell's, but not that sad because Ben & Jerry's is living in 2050 with their bomb vegan ice cream. Anyways, it's not necessarily that I can't. It's that I simply won't. I've always heard about the controversial … Continue reading Deleting Dairy
It's that time of year again (unfortunately), where everyone and anyone is coughing and sneezing and spreading the ickyness we all dread and aim to avoid! Lately, in the midst of midterms and work, I've been struggling with taking care of my body and putting it first by feeding it the right foods. The most … Continue reading My #1 Homemade Superfood Soup
In the midst of an eclectic community nestled on a row of vintage shops and coffee houses, Long Beach's 4th Street is most commonly referred to as "Retro Row". Known for an abundance of vintage shops and thrift stores, the row also has an abundance of the most unique and farm fresh coffee houses and … Continue reading Best Brunches On Retro Row
If you're looking for Southern Comfort Food with a twist or just a good hearty meal in general with a decent aesthetic that's date friendly and family friendly, the Attic on Broadway is the best place to be! From their Mac n' Cheetos to their Fried Chicken and Collard Greens, The Attic serves up awesome portions … Continue reading The Attic on Broadway
I know Juice Cleanses have a bad rep: that Beyonce does them, but it's "so unhealthy", blah blah blah.... Just to put it out there: too much of anything is bad for you. So yea, if you're juice cleansing for a week every month, that's definitely not great for your body or metabolism. Same goes … Continue reading The BUZZ about Juice Cleansing
One of the best things life has to offer is food. Don't @ me. Not like anyone would disagree, so.... ANYWAYS, the OC Night Market is one of the little blessings that SoCal has to offer in the summertime! THEY EVEN HAVE FREE BEER. Yes, you read that right. Free Beer. One of the best … Continue reading The Orange County Night Market!
