It's not every day that you walk around the office thinking, "hrmm it smells like the top of a mountain in here." That time of year has arrived, and while snow flurries and freezing temperatures are no where to be seen in the Bay Area, the holiday spirit is all around. My office is now …
Tag: holiday
WIAW – without leftovers
I had my fair share of leftovers while home in New Jersey and had no desire to cram any into my carryon after eating my weight in stuffing. So this week I decided to eat food that had no resemblance to a Turkey dinner. Breakfast of eggs: Lunch was a salad with chickpeas, edamame, olives …
Rest for the weary
I had planned to wake up early and head to the gym Monday morning, but after a trip back east and a full day of traveling my 8:30pm bedtime the night before let me know an early morning was not on the horizon. I slept all the way until my alarm and got ready for …
Family for the holidays
I love living in California. The outdoor lifestyle, farmer's markets galore, the weather and of course my boyfriend. But unfortunately to enjoy all that northern Cali has to offer I have to live very far away from my family. I am lucky enough that they are able to travel to visit me often, but sometimes …
Happy Turkey Day
Thankful, Family, Friends, Health, and Cookies!! Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Temptation Island
(Well really Temptation Bay Area but that doesn't have the same ring to it) Candy is a weakness of mine - hard candies, anything with peanut butter or PB flavoring and even the occasional chocolate piece. Halloween brings these treats into view everywhere you turn: stores have bowls for patrons, the office has a candy …
The day after
I hope everyone had a Happy Halloween! Can you believe it's November 1st? Where does the time go? When did Summer leave? Well now that it's November and I cannot wait to see these guys for Turkey Day! What are you looking forward to this November?
WIAW – Food for Thought
My meals yesterday were fairly standard but I did enjoy this new find of mine - lentil chips.And while last night's dinner went without a picture, Monday's eggs were delicious and happened to find their way in front of a camera. Today I am doing the opposite of What I Ate Wednesday and fasting for the …
Happy New Year!
Yes, it is the start of the Jewish new year and it couldn't have come at a more appropriate time. I am back on my feet and getting stronger every day and I know that this year will start off a million times better than last year ended. My very first meal of the new …
Almond Jay 