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Last week I attended my first mixology class! I was fortunate enough to be taken out by eBay for a work event. I don’t think I’ve ever been so excited about a work event! I’ve been dying to go to a mixology class, but they were all either (1) too expensive, (2) I didn’t know …
I really like bread salads, and I feel like each type of cuisine has their own version of bread salad. I know my moms makes an Indian bread salad, that’s made with regular white bread, onions, curry leaves and Indian spices. They’re really filling and hearty. One night last week we were having Italian night, …
Autumn just screams warmth, comfort, and soup! I love diving into a bowl of a warm and creamy soup, and I feel that all of the vegetables during this season are perfect for soup! The other day there were a variety of squashes on in the grocery store and I decided to buy a couple …
Its finally that time of year – pumpkin EVERYTHING! I love the taste of pumpkin and love that it is so versatile. It can be made spicy, sweet, sautéed, baked, pureed, etc – you name it and it can be done. I wanted to make some simple, yet elegant and fun. I decided to make …
Growing up in Staten Island, has allowed me to become accustomed to delicious Italian food. When you go to an Italian restaurant, you’re not only guaranteed bread here, but in most cases your bread is accompanied by a delicious eggplant caponata. It’s a medley of fresh eggplant slowly cooked down with capers, olives, onions and …
Today I stumbled upon a delicious farmer’s market in midtown Manhattan. There were tables full of fresh fruits and vegetables, and it looked so good that I couldn’t resist. I decided to pick up a few things – some fresh tomatoes, baby heirlooms, white plums, peaches, cucumbers, etc. I was in a veggie heaven!! As …
I’ve been recently introduced to the wonderful Vietnamese sandwich – Banh Mi. Its a classic Vietnamese sandwich thats traditionally made with pulled pork, vinegary and crisp veggies, and a spicy jalapeño spread. I’ve tried the seitan and tofu versions of this sandwich from two different popular Vietnamese sandwich joints in NYC. I loved both. My …
The whole month of August is generally when Hindus observe a religious fast, which leads up to Ganesh Chaturthi. During this time, we are not supposed to consume eggs. That being said, I cannot bake anything with eggs, dairy products are okay though, which means the sweets don’t necessarily have to vegan. However, I wanted …
There is a classic street-food in India called the Bombay Sandwich. Its pretty much the vegetarians sub, filled with yummy refreshing ingredients, such as cool cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, potato, Indian spices and spicy coriander-chili chutney. I really like this sandwich and find it to be healthy, hearty, and filling. I decided to recreate this sandwich, …
As you may know, I love making egg-white omelets- they’re filling and super healthy, and as a vegetarian, its a great source of protein. I wish I took some pictures, but everyone just gobbled them up before I could! We love Mexican, Tex-Mex, and Southwestern flavors in my house. Its bold, spicy and uses a …