Discover how to make your own tangy and spicy pickled jalapenos with this simple recipe! Perfect for adding a flavorful kick to any dish, these homemade pickles are easy to prepare and endlessly versatile.
Tofu Stuffed Pasta Shells
Craving Italian food? Don’t really like the feeling of all the grease from the heavy cheeses? Enjoy the same rich cheesy flavors but with a higher source of protein. This is one of my favorite dinners to make and it surprises everyone when they find out there is tofu in the filling instead of ricotta …
The Quarter Life Crisis?
Few weeks ago I turned the big 2-5! Spent the day with family and friends with a big meal and ice cream cake to close out the night 🙂 As I am officially halfway through my twenties, I have been thinking a lot about what it means to be healthy and how my lifestyle choices …
Quick Saucy Peanut Noodles
This recipe is a glorified version of a meal I used to make in college all the time! Using staple ingredients in the house, the whole dish comes together in under 15 minutes from start to finish. What you will need: For the Sauce:1/2 cup creamy peanut butter1/2 cup soy sauce1/4 cup chili garlic sauce1-2 …
Crabtree Falls Hike (VA)
This past weekend, my friend and I spent a few days in the quiet town of Staunton, Virginia where we explored local gems including a few different nature spots! We spent one morning hiking up Crabtree Falls Trail in Tyro, VA to see the gorgeous views of the Blue Ridge mountains. We were hesitant to …
CUCB 10-Miler 2022 Recap
This year’s Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10-miler Run was on April 3rd, 2022. It was my first time running it and I wanted to write a small recap to share my experiences! SIGN UP The Credit Union Cherry Blossom is one of the most anticipated races in the DMV area! Even with over 15,000 runners, …
Taco Bell’s Black Bean Crunchwrap
With its colorful layers of our favorite ingredients enveloped in one nice packet, everyone loves a good Taco bell crunchwrap. Although I do love the concept of it, I’m not the biggest fan of the beans or cheese from the fast food restuarant. So here’s my take on a super easy, healthy, vegetarian version of …
CUCB 10-Miler Training: Week 4 & 5
Life took over for the past 2 weeks and my training was definitely put on second tier priority. With many exams, job interviews, and special events for friends & family now behind us – I can refocus my energy towards training. The next month will be critical in getting stronger and making solid progress! The …
CUCB 10-Miler Training: Week 2
After traveling last week and enjoying delicious views and foods in Miami, I felt a new burst of energy starting off this week. However, halfway through the week I felt a bit under the weather, so I took it easy for the rest of the week. This week’s theme was: LISTENING TO MY BODY. The …
CUCB 10-Miler Training: Week 3
Happy to announce that I had a much better training week after last week’s break! This week’s theme was: SLEEP. When preparing for an athletic event, sleep is often the most overlooked step of the training process. We tend to think about what we are eating and how we are spacing out our training, but …