As spring weather continues to tease us during these transitional months between winter and summer, it seems that a lot of people are itching for a tropical escape–an opportunity to start fresh and reset mind and body. This moist bread is just the thing you need ifread more
For years I worshipped at the temple of rolled oats for breakfast, but I’ve recently converted to whole oat groats—the same grain, but with the sanctity of its entire nutritional profile honored. A two-step process of soaking and pre-cooking softens these tough seedy grains onread more
When I started cooking without oil about a month ago, I held a silent memorial for roasting: one of my favorite, most satisfying, and easiest vegetable preparations that appeals to non-vegans and is the perfect base for a variety of dishes. Over many years ofread more
This week’s readings in the Catholic liturgy seemed to bear more poignant relevance to the current goings-on of our country than usual. The gospel told a story of Jesus’ healing a girl afflicted with hemorrhages for twelve years. Her father had beckoned Jesus to come saveread more
I think and talk a lot about reframing situations to make them more manageable and/or more pleasant. Stuck on line at Trader Joe’s? Meditate. Out of cash to get fruit at the fruit stand for breakfast? Make it a savory one instead. Wishing every mealread more
When it comes to drinks, I almost always prefer the warm/hot variety to the cold. Even after a steamy yoga class or long run—or just a trip on the 1 train, which seems to always have the AC set on “energy saver” mode—ice-cold drinks tendread more
It’s no secret that café-hopping is an expensive but all too common habit that can eat up anyone’s budget in a heartbeat, whether you live in a city or the suburbs or even in a more rural area. Cutting back on outside coffee purchases isread more
This classic Mediterranean/Israeli dish is my go-to whenever I’m craving something refreshing, simple, and as visually appealing as it is culinary. With minimal cooking time (and even that’s only a brief boil on the stove), it’s also perfect for summertime menus—at-home dinners and barbecues alikeread more
Breakfast is by far my favorite meal of the day. Although it’s no longer on the pedestal of Most Important Meal of the Day, how you start your day inevitably has a major impact on how the rest of your waking (and sleeping) hours unfold. Considerread more
