Everyone and their uncle is making banana bread right now. So what sets this one apart? LOVE. Just kidding. You can find similar recipes online but this one is easy, delicious and kind of healthy? A bit of chocolate never hurt anyone. Except maybe dogs. I made banana bread a few weeks ago from a… Continue reading Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
I weighed myself for the first time in almost a year. I’ve gained 10 pounds. Most of that is from my time in quarantine. I’m not eating fast food or takeout but I am drinking wine and eating sweets well into the evening. I’ve always had quite the appetite but it was balanced out by… Continue reading Falafel Plate with Mediterranean Salad
HOLY SHIT. I’M QUARANTINING IN A CABIN IN THE MIDDLE OR RURAL QUEBEC. A week ago I had no idea that I’d leave my apartment in LA and drive 42 hours back to Canada, but here we are. I’ve been trying to write this blog FOREVER. Here was the initial intro: “It’s pouring rain and… Continue reading Eating My Way Through Thailand: The Gulf Islands
Well, hello there! It’s pumpkin spice season and people are losing their damn minds. I don’t know if it’s the sudden change in weather, the anticipation of the holidays or the dread that “winter is coming” but everyone seems to be vibrating on a different frequency. I feel like the Starbucks PSL was the beginning… Continue reading Oatmeal Pumpkin Spice Breakfast Cookies
Cinco De Mayo was yesterday! Lots of people think it’s Mexico’s independence day but it’s actually a date to commemorate the Mexican Army’s victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Not that I need an excuse to eat Mexican food, but it definitely inspired me to try something I haven’t done… Continue reading Chicken Al Pastor
HAPPY AMERICAN THANKSGIVING! I have to say that, because I’m Canadian. And I’m celebrating ATG because A) I love eating B) It’s good to give thanks and C) I spenT over 10 grand on a green card so IT IS MY RIGHT AND DUTY AS A RESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. I currently… Continue reading Thanksgiving Turkey for Two
*Warning. I use foul language. Deal with it or don’t read my damn blog* Oh hi! It’s been a while. I was in Canada for a the month of August, eating and drinking everything in sight until all of my clothes were very uncomfortable and I resorted to only wearing stretch pants. So when I… Continue reading Keto Eggplant Parm
HAPPY 2018 EVERYONE! Remember the the shit storm known as 2017? Well, I’m pretty sure some of it trickled over into the new year. 2018 has been testing me. I was in Toronto for 3 weeks over the holidays and flew back to LA on the 4th. US customs was a nightmare and Air Canada… Continue reading Grain Bowls
JULIA YOU CAN’T CALL IT PULLED PORK IF YOU’RE NOT USING PORK. WHY DON’T YOU JUST CALL IT JACKFRUIT AND BBQ SAUCE ON A BUN?! A) Because that sounds weird. B) Because not everyone knows what jackfruit is and it’s important to know you can transform it into something pulled pork-esque. C) I WILL DO… Continue reading Jackfruit Pulled Pork Party
Crab cakes and scallops and shrimp, oh my! Doesn’t that sound like a dream? Well, that dream came true for me and it can come true for you too! One of my best friends, Diana, had just come home from a trip to Prince Edward Island and sent me a pic of this delicious seafood… Continue reading Seafood Feast
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