Until last week, I had never shopped at a Costco for myself as an adult. So last week, when my partner and I went there for the first time to get a membership and stock the new place, we were a little overwhelmed. How could two people POSSIBLY use up that much rice within a […]
Vacation Meal Prep: How To Have Fun, Eat Healthy (And Save Money)
A travel meal prep post has been in demand for a while, and what better time to share it than when I’m about to head overseas to visit my fam! Eating healthy on the road, whether you’re on vacation or traveling for work, is not always easy. Hotels aren’t always equipped with state-of-the-art kitchens for […]
No-Reheat Thai Chicken, Zucchini and Carrot Bowls – Updated
I used to get chicken pad Thai for work lunches sometimes. Without fail, Thai takeout left me feeling sluggish and it was WAY TOO MUCH food for me. So naturally, I set out to create an easy version I could make at home, like this no-reheat Thai chicken bowl. The peanut sauce MAKES this dish. […]
13 Reasons Why I Don’t Promote Weight Loss
First, I want to say: you do you. Second, I want to say that this post has nothing to do with the Netflix series “13 Reasons Why” I just happened to have 13 points in this post. If losing weight is your goal, I have no right to comment on that. It’s your body and you […]
Jackfruit 101: Where To Find It And How To Use It (vegan recipe)
Whether you’ve heard of jackfruit or not, there’s no denying that it can be intimidating to cook with the first time. But once you give it a try, you’ll quickly realize just how easy to prepare and delicious it is. What’s jackfruit? Jackfruit is a fruit native to India and Southeast Asian countries and grows […]
Easy Freezer-Friendly White Bean Veggie Burgers
I’m a meat and veggie burger fiend and probably eat a burger about once a week. Learning how to make really good veggie burgers at home definitely took my cooking skills up a notch! I’ve never been into frozen veggie patties (but they’re good in a pinch) and prefer these since they’re more customizable and […]
Breakfast Meal Prep: Overnight Oats Master Recipe
I only started doing breakfast meal prep recently, when I discovered the real power of overnight oats. When I first heard about overnight oats, I was skeptical. Cold oatmeal? How could that ever be good? Turns out, overnight oats is one of the BEST meal prep staples I ever started using. How breakfast meal prep […]
Moroccan Chickpeas, Tomatoes And Sweet Potatoes
I can get behind any meal that involves chickpeas and sweet potatoes. Especially one like this Moroccan chickpeas meal prep, which is one of the coziest, most satisfying meals I’ve ever made. It’s also one of the easiest. This recipe is inspired by one of MindBodyGreen’s weekly meal prep recipes. I put my own simplified […]
The Easiest Lunch To Prep And Bring To Work: Roasted Salmon & Veggies
Salmon, sweet potato and green veggies are a super meal. It has everything. When you eat at work, it I guarantee that people next to you are jealous of how it smells and looks. Roasted salmon and veggies is my go-to meal when: a) I’m feeling lazy b) Or maybe just super tired c) I have […]
