There was a time in my life when salads were a type of punishment. As a teen, I would routinely eat minuscule salads every night, iceberg lettuce drizzled in flavorless fat-free Italian dressing (15 calories per serving!). I discovered ranch dressing around the age of 16 at my first waitressing job, and didn't learn about… Continue reading Farro Arugula Salad
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Roasted Mushroom Arugula Salad and a Bruised Ego
Hannah and I decided to try the adult version of paint by numbers. Did y'all know this was a thing? I fucking didn't. But it showed up on Hannah's Facebook newsfeed with a timelapse video of someone completing a whole painting in like a minute. It looked like a fucking masterpiece, and we were convinced.… Continue reading Roasted Mushroom Arugula Salad and a Bruised Ego
Zucchini Corn Salad and Saying Yes
I booked another trip to Hawaii. It feels indulgent and grandiose, but I don't care. I'm allowed. As my luminescent (yes, that is the right word) yoga teacher (and friend) reminded me... I'm allowed to say yes. To life. To love. To adventure. To the things that feed my soul. So here I am... saying… Continue reading Zucchini Corn Salad and Saying Yes
Breakfast Salad and Life Changes
As many of you know, I have a bit of a yoga obsession. It's right up there with ice cream for me. I've only been practicing for a little over a year, but feel drawn to yoga unlike anything else. So I've decided to take the leap and sign up for a teacher training program.… Continue reading Breakfast Salad and Life Changes
Salad with Avocado Dressing
A few years ago, a friend of mine asked me about healthy foods. I was just learning how to cook, and she wanted to know what she could make on a week night that was healthy, but quick to assemble. I stated the obvious - salad. She actually said to me, "I don't know how… Continue reading Salad with Avocado Dressing