Watermelon Rose Daquiri

Watermelon Rose Daquiri

Everything has changed for us this year – some for the better, some for the worse. The one thing that has been a challenge for many, including myself, is the lack of travel. If you have the opportunity and are privileged enough to live a life where you can freely travel, then you likely understand …

5 Best Things to Eat in Mexico City [CDMX]!

5 Best Things to Eat in Mexico City [CDMX]!

Mexico City or CDMX is a hot spot now! Every other weekend, I know someone new visiting there! Why? My assumption is the proximity to America, frequent & direct flights, short flight time, favorable USD to Peso conversion, and most importantly a potential, disastrous and silly looming wall to be built [rolls eyes]. I visited …

Roasted Cauliflower with Spicy Kiwi Glaze

Roasted Cauliflower with Spicy Kiwi Glaze

You all know by now that I LOVE supporting local – local produce, local products, local people – you name it! It makes me feel a sense of community and I also get to know many of these folks on a personal level. I especially love local creative food products like Trade St. Jam Co! …

Chickpea Avocado Bhel Puri

Chickpea Avocado Bhel Puri

I’m a huge snacker – I think I get it from my mama. We have this incredible ability to eat containers of Indian snacks and forgo real meals. Incredible I tell ya. But as I get older, ehem 30 ehem, I can’t really afford to be eating bags and containers full of fried Indian goodness. …

Ghee Basted Sweet Potato Toasts with Indian Bruschetta

Ghee Basted Sweet Potato Toasts with Indian Bruschetta

Clarified Butter. It’s all the rage in the states now, ehem all the rage among white people ehem, but us brown folk have been clarified butter, or Ghee for thousands of years. It’s a staple in Indian cooking and likely in any Indian household. But why all the rage now over clarified butter? Have Westerners …

Party Dips: When I Dip, You Dip, We Dip!

Party Dips: When I Dip, You Dip, We Dip!

It’s getting warm! HA – NEVERMIND. That was just a one day teaser and glimpse into our supposed future. We’re back to dreary days of 40 degree temps and rain. I live in NYC FYI, NOT London. But as the weather DOES improve, so does socializing. There’s a proven correlation between warmer weather and increased …

Strawberry-Chipotle Chickpea Chaat

Strawberry-Chipotle Chickpea Chaat

If you’ve watched my Instagram stories last weekend (and shame on you if you haven’t!), I was lucky enough to meet the CEO and Founder of Trade Street Jam Company! Ashley was kind enough to give me some samples of her all natural vegan jams that are produced locally in Brooklyn! I picked the Strawberry-Chipotle …

White Bean & Chili Charred Panzanella “Salad”

White Bean & Chili Charred Panzanella “Salad”

Have I ever told you that I am lazy AF? Yup. Secret is out. I. am. lazy. Why do you think I’m always making these “one pan” meals?! I ain’t got time to clean and slave in the kitchen! But I still want gourmet. So whatEVER does a girl do? You use your noggin, ha! …

Masala Chickpea Bruschetta

Masala Chickpea Bruschetta

As a native Staten Island-er, I’ve eaten SO much bruschetta, so this recipe is very special to me! I’ve contributed my second recipe of the year to the Staten Island Advance – Masala Chickpea Bruschetta! It is LIVE today!! Check it out on SI Advance and below! ——- Bruschetta is super popular. I probably encountered …

Candied Lemon & Cashew Ricotta Toast

Candied Lemon & Cashew Ricotta Toast

It’s Toast Tuesday AND Galentine’s Day! I actually didn’t even know that was a thing, but it is! I’ve collaborated with my long-time friend and fellow West Coast foodie Aleesha Patel aka SavoredSpoon to create a VEGAN Sweet n’Sour Toast! I love love love this collaboration – it’s totally representative of our personalities and was …