a college girl's food & fitness, emphasis on the food
This summer, I’m interning at the North Carolina Equal Access to Justice Commission! It’s my third week at this job, and I really like it. It’s been a great low-stress way to spend part of my summer before I start law school. The hours are flexible most days, I work from home 1-2 days per week, and the people are great. All of the staff
This red lentil dal is a delicious vegetarian (vegan!) dish made with red lentils, vegetables, and coconut milk for extra creaminess. Serve with cilantro lime rice for an easy, hearty meal that’s ready in 30 minutes! From what I can tell, the word “dal” means “a dish made with lentils,” so calling this “lentil dal” is a bit repetitive. But, that seems to be the
Originally posted in 2015; updated June 2018 with more current tips and recommendations for the best grocery rebate app in 2018 I love a good bargain, and an easy area to save money is groceries. I buy a lot of items that people don’t typically think of as cheap, like fresh produce, organic items, etc. but I try to be smart with the way I
This skillet chicken with black bean sauce is an easy weeknight dinner that doesn’t require any marinating time, so you don’t have to plan ahead. It’s delicious with a side of cilantro lime rice or cheese quesadillas! As much as I love baking sweet treats, one of my goals is to share more simple dinner recipes on the blog, too. I often don’t take time
These peanut butter chickpea blondies are gooey, delicious, and made with no refined sugar. They’re nutritious enough to enjoy as a mid-afternoon snack and rich enough for an after-dinner dessert! And these healthy peanut butter blondies happen to be flourless, naturally gluten-free, and vegan, too.A couple of months ago, I joined my friend, Riley, for a mini staycation while she was housesitting for a family
