Okay, it’s freezing in NYC and I’m NOT a happy camper.  I woke up this morning and the temperature outside read 12 degrees – 12!  I started questioning my sanity in living in a place where this is even possible, let alone the “norm” during this time of year. As I trudged into the kitchen to make breakfast, all I wanted…

It’s almost Christmas and I’ll be spending the day with my boyfriend and stepson in our cozy Brooklyn apartment.  I’ve been thinking lately what yummy breakfast I’ll make for us Christmas morning — something scrumptious, special (as in not something we have regularly) and within our dietary norm. Pancakes, waffles, french toast always come to mind because those were breakfast…

I’ve heard of açaí bowls before but they never peaked my interest much for some reason.  And then a few weeks ago I came across a recipe for one and I copied it down thinking maybe I’d make it one day. So on the hunt for a quick and easy breakfast recently, I decided to try the açaí bowl.  It was…

Chia, chia, chia!!  I will admit I was hesitant to try them, at first.  I purchased a whole bag, set some in water to soak overnight and then totally wimped out from trying them.  I threw away the ones I had soaked and stuffed the unused bag into the back of the fridge — for a LONG time.  I don’t…