I’ll be the first to admit that I’ve never been great at sticking to my New Year’s resolutions. What’s that saying about the best laid plans? While I’m sure this particular shortcoming is definitely not unique to me, one reason why I think I’ve been unsuccessful in the past is that I tend to bite…
easy meals
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Overnight Oats
Let’s be honest; is there anything more decadent than having dessert for breakfast? Alright alright, so this isn’t exactly a chocolate sundae, but in my eyes, it comes pretty close. Overnight oatmeal is an oldie but goodie breakfast favourite that I just keep coming back to year after year. Not only is it incredibly versatile,…
Mediterranean Vegetable and Chickpea Stew
While I am very much a fan of incorporating home-cooked meals while travelling, cooking in a foreign kitchen is not without its difficulties, as I found out during my 3-week visit to London last October. Allow me to elaborate with some vital lessons learned: Never underestimate the power of a spice rack. Even the most basic…
Sweet Potato and Lentil Shepherd’s Pie
As far as religious holidays go, I would say I’m always down for the count. Take Ramadan for instance; as difficult as I found fasting this year, there’s just something undeniably wonderful about the spirit of togetherness that it brings. The calm and peaceful serenity of a slower pace, breaking fast with family every day…
Quinoa Confetti Salad
Where in the world would I be without meal prep? Hungry, crabby, and the chronic victim of an unproductive work-day, most likely. All jokes aside, meal prepping has for some time now been at the crux of my routine. Between early morning workouts, an unpredictable work schedule and some semblance of a social life, I’m not…