Pumpkin Oat Cereal

Tonight, my dad and I were discussing fall flavors over dinner (because what else would I be discussing? ;)) and he observed that around this time of year, every restaurant goes into “pumpkin overkill”. First, there are the foods that typically include pumpkin, such as pies, lattes, and muffins. Then, you’ve got the foods that…

Pumpkin Spice Cookies

Why is Starbucks so expensive? Seriously, the other day I dropped by to buy myself a nice Pumpkin Spice Latte as a treat… and left five minutes later six dollars poorer. And only a small (aka “tall”) coffee to show for it! If you’re like me, and not willing to spend a fortune on coffee…

Green Smoothie Bowl

The only thing that’s been on my mind this week is: sleep. It’s funny how when you don’t have something, you find yourself wanting (and appreciating) it more than ever before. This week, I had this experience with sleep- as I found myself extremely sleep deprived and craving nothing more than a few hours catching…

Healthier Egg in the Basket

Simply delicious. That’s the perfect way to describe this recipe: while it’s unbelievably simple (and in fact only takes about 5 minutes to make!), it’s absolutely delicious. After all, who doesn’t love eggs and toast? My favorite things about this recipe are how healthy you can make it with just a few simple swaps and…

Cinnamon Apple French Toast

The best French Toast I ever had was at River City Diner when I was ten, and since then, I’ve considered myself nothing less than a French-Toast Snob. In order for me to consider it even in the same ballpark as my River City French Toast, any French Toast I try must be fluffy on…