Taco Tuesday

Who has a love affair with avocado and adds it to almost anything? This girl does! But seriously, I’m not even joking. Avocado makes its way into my sandwiches, salads, smoothies . . . the list goes on. Before I start to ramble, here’s one of my favorite ways to enjoy this nutritional powerhouse, which is … Continue reading »

New Recipes from Washington, D.C.

Hello from Washington, D.C.! I’ve only been in the capital for two weeks, but it already feels like home. Fortunately, my three roommates are funny, amazing and genuinely nice girls. I enjoy every minute I spend with them, and we’ve already made some great memories. In addition to spending quality time with my fellow Washington Center … Continue reading »

Garlic Parmesan Salmon and Vegetables

Attention fish lovers – this could be your new favorite salmon dinner. Thanks to a special ingredient, this healthy fish dish packs a huge garlic punch with a hint of lemon, italian seasoning and parmesan cheese. According to my brother, this quick salmon meal tastes like a juicy piece of chicken parmesan without the pasta sauce. He devoured the … Continue reading »

Honey Teriyaki Stir-Fry Chicken

I’m not going to lie to you – I didn’t feel like cooking anything today. After thinking through two exams and finishing a final project Wednesday, I took a well-deserved mental health break on Thursday by sleeping in late, watching hours of my favorite TV shows on my laptop and tanning. In other words, the day consisted of no homework, no … Continue reading »

Summer Salad with Cinnamon Chicken

The story behind Monday’s dinner is quite interesting, so let me set the scene for you: Hungry and tired gator gal comes back to her dorm room after riding her bike back from the last iBurn class of this year. Said girl wastes 30 minutes resting, jamming out to music and wasting time on Pinterest. Her stomach really starts … Continue reading »

Breakfast of Champions

No, I didn’t eat Wheaties, and I’m not an olympic athlete. However, this morning’s batch of über-chocolately overnight oats made me feel like I won the gold medal. Not to mention, the shuffle on my iPod decided to wake me up with Queen’s “We Are the Champions.” Coincidence? I think not. Needless to say, I felt like I could do anything after … Continue reading »

My UPF internship – that’s a wrap

I thought I’d share an easy workday lunch sandwich with you considering Tuesday was my last day as an intern for the University Press of Florida. I’m still  in denial about the fact that I won’t walk in late every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:05 a.m. ready to update publication announcement lists, process review copy requests or send about 250 … Continue reading »

New takes on old favorites

I woke up this morning and checked my email to find a wonderful surprise – both of my morning classes were canceled! So what did I decide to do with my free time? Blog, of course! I could work on my final writing project for my public relations writing class. I should complete the study guide for advanced principles of … Continue reading »

Homemade Fire-Roasted Salsa

First, let me just say that food processors are AWESOME. The person who invented this magical kitchen appliance should be praised by foodies and chefs across the globe. So why are food processors so wonderful? Besides allowing mothers to sneak veggies into pasta sauce, food processors allow you to create delicious, inexpensive salsa in about 5 … Continue reading »

Easy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta

Sometimes, the simplest recipes are the best. You won’t find any exotic foods or spices that cannot be pronounced in this meal, and I’m pretty sure you have all the ingredients in the kitchen. Despite using simple ingredients, this pasta dish is fresh and filled with flavor. In addition to being fairly basic, this meal is also well-rounded in terms of nutrition; … Continue reading »