Super excited and also extremely nervous for the next 10 weeks as I train for the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 miler race in Washington DC. I have been wanting to run this race for a few years and now finally, a close friend and I have gotten the opportunity to enter the race. I’ve …
I’m super excited to share this recipe, my dad’s famous creation: Baked Spaghetti with Fried Eggplant and Potatoes! The smell of each step in the recipe — frying the vegetables, cooking the spaghetti, and baking the whole thing — bring back lots of cherished memories from my childhood. It was one of the most anticipated …
I’ve never had deep dish pizza in Chicago, but this homemade pizza pie is nothing short of what I expect from the windy city. This flaky, buttery crust filled with veggies and loaded with cheeses, will leave you and your guests wanting more after every slice. The first time we made this was on Superbowl …
A family-favorite recipe of my version of Thai green curry! This one uses the Thai Kitchen Curry Paste, but any other Thai paste should work just as well, so experiment with your favorite Thai curry flavors! What you will need: 1/2 medium white onion6 cloves garlic, finely minced2 cups of bite size chopped fresh vegetables1-2 …
Recently, I went on a hike in Catoctin Mountain Park in Maryland. The park is quite large with several different trails all leading to different overlook points in the region, but my group and I decided to follow the trail that led to Chimney Rock and Wolf Rock, looping back to our starting point. The …
This taco recipe is a family favorite – packed with a variety of nutrients and flavors that bring a delicious meal to the table super quickly! There is a little bit of sweet and tangy from all the different ingredients & super customizable for your individual preferences! What you will need: Small corn tortillas Black …
As most races are in the fall, summer is the perfect time create a plan and train for them! However, the heat can quickly become a hurdle in carrying out training plants and goals. My area has been hit with strong heat waves one after another this summer and it has made going outside miserable. …
One of my favorite places on The Corner at UVa was Roots Natural Kitchen. Similar to other popular bowl-based quick food options, Roots has the perfect blend of flavors and vegetables to make a delicious and (healthyish) meal at any time of day. Miss the days when I would grab this meal and be off …
This recipe is one that I have been experimenting with for a while, trying to find the right balance between the sauces and bring out the umami flavor without the addition of fish sauce. Inspired by the endless number of Thai restaurants in my university town, check out this recipe to make your own drunken …
As the start of summer rolls around and the weather starts to warm up, smoothies are absolutely my go-to for a post workout beverage or even for lunch! This berry smoothie is perfect for berry lovers and has a little texture from the added nuts 🙂 What you will need: 1/4 cup milk (any kind) …
