basil & biceps

As an Italian, it is a sin to not like pasta. I always had pasta growing up; once a week, twice a week, hell we had it all the time. We even used to have lasagna as an appetizer on Thanksgiving. This day and age, pasta has been given such a bad rap. It’s high in carbs, its not good for you, etc. To me, I don’t see carbs as a bad thing. Yeah, eating bread all day everyday probably isn’t the best thing for you, but it doesn’t mean that you should completely cut it out of your d

I have definitely been on a soup kick lately. I want to say, “tis the season,” but I live in Orange County and we don’t have an ounce of winter weather. I think it has rained once this year, that is scary…I don’t know people still think that Global warming is fake. Soups are a hug in a cup, they fill you up with something warm and comforting. Makes you want to curl up on the couch with a bowl, and light up the fire place. They are also one of the easiest things that you can m

What’s the 411? What’s the hot gossip? Tell me everything. Mean girls reference anyone? When I first heard about meal prepping, I honestly thought it was stupid. I used to hear an old friend of mine talk about it and I used to get so annoyed. I don’t know why, quite frankly. Now I realize that I was so wrong. When first meal prepping it can be kind of daunting, you think what should I make, what can I make, will it last? Since I don’t eat meat, it became somewhat of a challen

I have many memories of making chili growing up. Whether it was with my mom or making it by myself. I remember there was this specific premade mix my family would always have on hand. It contained every spice needed and directions on how to make the perfect chilli. It seemed like we were always having chilli, makes senses because it is so easy to make. We would serve it in bowls, make chilli dogs, even chill burgers sometimes. Since I stopped eating meat, I’ve turned to canne

Remember when I said I thought my falafels were the best thing that I have made? Well I think these homemade veggie meatballs just stole first place. Every week when I make my meals I always try to think outside the box, try something that I’m not used. I strive to break the stereotype that meal prepping has the be bland boring food. If you’re going to be eating the same thing 5 days a week, why not make it a little fun? I thought about for this meal just buying premade meatl

Behold probably one of my favorite meals that I have prepped so far for my week. I really stepped outside my comfort zone in this one, making completely everything by scratch and making up my own recipe as I went along. I like to call myself a free-cook, if that even makes sense, but I really don't like to measure anything. I go off the consistency of things, and I'll write down the exact measurements for blogging purposes. I've been cooking for so long that I just know what