Olive oil cake is all the rage in the baking world right now. This vegan olive oil quick bread is versatile and moist enough to moonlight as an olive oil cake (if you want to bake it in a pan and frost it) or as olive oil cake muffins. We love it best as an […]
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The Best Snacks for Flight Anxiety
Let’s be honest: most people are nervous flyers. No one likes turbulence– some of us are just better at coping with it than others. Finding healthy travel snacks for plane rides isn’t exactly hard, but finding snacks that also help fight flight anxiety can be. The best airport snacks for nervous travelers are fruits, nuts, […]
The 9 Best Cruelty-Free, Non-Toxic Nail Polish Brands of 2020
So, you’re in the market for cruelty-free, non-toxic nail polish. And if you aren’t, here’s why you should be: new studies from Duke University and Environmental Working Group show that nail polish chemicals can seep into blood stream even through the nail bed. Ah! For that reason, and the fact that traditional nail polish has […]
Gloria Steinem’s Breakfast of Champions (Easy Freekah Porridge)
Gloria Steinem is the single most beloved feminist figure in America history. And with that came no shortage of commentary on her looks, which were as admired as they were patronizingly weaponized against her. In a Washington Post article from 1984 (<— scary), I recently unearthed reference to a yummy sounding wheat berry porridge that […]
The 6 Best Birthday Cake Bakeries in Providence
If you need a birthday cake in Providence, you might initially think that your only option is to go to Federal Hill, where all the best Italian bakeries are located. This is certainly a good strategy– though Rhode Island’s capital city has a much more diverse birthday cake scene (is that a scene?) than what […]
The 7 Best Birthday Cake Bakeries in NYC
Looking for the best bakery for birthday cake in NYC? As a food critic who’s ordered countless top-notch birthday cakes in the city over the last decade, I’ve got you covered. More importantly, New York City has no shortage of excellent bakeries– and with the advent of Instagram, it seems like even the previously unknown […]
Easy Baked Pears With Honey and Walnuts (Good For The Lungs)
This super, super easy baked pears with honey and walnuts recipe is so rich, satisfying, and hearty. I love it as a rustic dessert or breakfast. Plus, it’s gluten-free and vegan, though you can also serve it with a hefty dollop of whipped cream, crème fraîche, greek yogurt or any plant-based alternatives to those toppings. […]
Easy Calming DIY Lavender Body Butter
This homemade DIY body butter is perfect for giving your driest parts a little extra love during the coldest months of the year, and for sunburnt skin during the hottest months. Comfort and self-care is extremely important for mental wellbeing in the winter. This easy calming DIY lavender body butter can be an essential part […]
Stress-Busting Turmeric Instant Pot Popcorn
This easy Instant Pot popcorn packs all the flavor and freshness of homemade popcorn without any of the fuss. It takes only 10 minutes to prepare and combines several anti-inflammatory spices to maximize health benefits and taste– which is why this stress-busting turmeric popcorn is my favorite homemade popcorn recipe, ever. Made with stress-reducing turmeric […]