Category Archives: Breakfast

Brûléed Grapefruit with Honey and Pistachios

Sometimes, all you need is some brûléed grapefruit. Last week, my friend/co-worker Carly sent me a picture of a broiled pomelo with raw honey, pistachios and coconut on Instagram. After some discussion, we decided to go back to my place … Continue reading

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Cinnamon Raisin Brioche French Toast with Berries

The best part about a long weekend is being able to sleep late, wake up and make any breakfast that I want. During the week, I usually grab a yogurt or have some cereal as I run out the door. … Continue reading

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Green Smoothie Bowl with Kiwi and Shredded Coconut

I’ve been wanting to make a smoothie bowl for a while, but I kept resisting the impulse. I sort of felt the same way about them that some people do about the cronut: It sounds great, in theory. It’s probably … Continue reading

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Lemon Ricotta Poppy Seed Pancakes

Calling all pancake lovers: These are something special. I’ve been wanting to make lemon ricotta poppy seed pancakes for a while, but I keep falling back on my tried-and-true pancake recipe. This morning, though, I didn’t have to work, so … Continue reading

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Cocoa Almond Granola with Coconut

Granola is the one thing I consistently let myself splurge on when I go to the grocery store. Maybe it comes from my cereal obsession; I still have dreams that I’ll be featured on that game show where they let … Continue reading

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Maryland Apple Picking and Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Last weekend, I went apple picking with my friend Carly, her boyfriend and her friend from college. It ended up being a day trip, because we had to take the train up to Baltimore and then drive an hour out … Continue reading

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California and Rosemary Fig Scones

Sometimes in life, you go to a place that feeds your body and soul. That’s how I feel about California. Last week, I went to visit one of my best friends from grad school, Lyz, in Santa Barbara. Lyz is … Continue reading

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Double Chocolate Banana Bread

There are few things I love more than chocolate and bananas. On their own, both elements are satisfying–but together, they take dessert to a new level. Whether they’re blended into a milkshake, scattered on top of an ice cream sundae, … Continue reading

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Chai Spice Breakfast Smoothie and Carrot Cake Oatmeal

Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day–probably because it’s almost like a mini-dessert. I usually try to eat something healthy that will keep me full throughout the morning, but I also splurge on sugar: I gravitate toward sweet cereals, … Continue reading

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Butternut Squash, Kale and Pepper Hash

Happy (Belated) New Year! Even though we’re already a couple of weeks in, I haven’t had time to write recently–I just moved to Washington, D.C., and this is my first post from my new apartment. I still can’t believe I’m … Continue reading

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