Every summer since I was a toddler, my family travels to a small, fisherman village called Pozzallo in Sicily, where my mom’s side of the family originally comes from. And each year, all my cousins, grandparents, aunts/uncles – each from different countries – come together under one roof. With narrow streets and the beautiful Mediterranean… Continue reading A Gastronomic Tour of Pozzallo, Sicily
Author: Kayla
A Day in New York City: Chelsea + Downtown
New York City is my favorite city in the world. From the cultural food to the amazing architecture, I constantly find myself in awe of New York. Recently, I went on a trip to the Chelsea neighborhood with my friends, and had an amazing time. Later, after going another time with my mom, I knew… Continue reading A Day in New York City: Chelsea + Downtown
Minty Matcha Protein Smoothie
Summer is all about relaxation and restoration. With constant pool and beach activities – not to mention the crazy heat – a delicious and healthy treat is well deserved. That’s why I’ve created this minty matcha protein smoothie. Refreshing with its minty flavor, energizing with matcha, and satisfying with protein, this is the ideal smoothie… Continue reading Minty Matcha Protein Smoothie
Teaching English through Hands-on Food Lessons
This summer, I had the wonderful opportunity to teach English of some children in a small fisherman village in Southeast Sicily called Pozzallo. I wanted to approach this task innovatively, and, as always, food came to mind. How could I weave in English and cooking together, and what are some of the benefits of doing… Continue reading Teaching English through Hands-on Food Lessons
Vegan Rolled Eggplant with Quinoa Filling
Inspired by the classic ingredients of Sicily, I decided it was about time I made a real savory dish. Don’t get me wrong – I love to bake, but this time, I wanted to challenge myself by incorporating Sicily’s produce with an enjoyable, and healthy twist. What did I come up with? Rolled eggplant with… Continue reading Vegan Rolled Eggplant with Quinoa Filling
Eating Guide to Vienna
Vienna is full of wonderful delights in many ways. Rich in exquisite art, music, and history, it’s not surprising that their foods fall on the same high level. Going around the city, we stopped by some classic restaurants, and my family tried out some foods (with gluten and dairy), giving me the rating. While a… Continue reading Eating Guide to Vienna
Coconut Flaked French Toast and Salted Caramel Sauce (V + GF)
After finals, all I wanted to do was eat comfort food. And after seeing one of my friends enjoy their french toast at a bakery, I realized that I hadn’t eaten french toast in the longest time… So, I realized that it was time for me to make french toast (vegan and gluten-free) with an… Continue reading Coconut Flaked French Toast and Salted Caramel Sauce (V + GF)
Restaurant Review: Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream, NYC
When ice cream pops into your head, aside from Summer, you’re probably thinking cream. While Van Leeuwen’s Artisan Ice Cream offers dairy-full ice creams, they also have amazing, out-of-this-world vegan ice cream. Even better, they have flavors that are typically made of dairy-like salted caramel 🙂 Interested yet?
Project Fabricland: Diva Inspiration
In January, I participated for the fifth time in Project Fabricland, a sewing competition, similar to Project Runway. Each week, students meet for three hours to sew garments based on a theme. This year, the theme was Divas. This included style icons such as Marylin Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Cher, among others. Sophia Loren has been… Continue reading Project Fabricland: Diva Inspiration
Raw Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Milk
I love making homemade nut milks. Not only because it’s super easy and so much healthier than your typical store-bought type, but because you can take a simple recipe and make it your own… like making Chocolate Hazelnut Milk – or what I like to call it – “Nutella” milk. Imagine: liquified Nutella, but 100 times healthier. No junk… Continue reading Raw Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Milk