You’ve heard it before: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Despite this being a familiar saying, breakfast is the most skipped meal. It’s such a shame because not only are breakfast foods delicious (why do you think diners serve breakfast all day long?!), but eating breakfast is very nutritious and helps you maintain your weight. Just like a fire won’t burn without wood, your body won’t metabolize (“burn”) food unless there’s food (“wood”) inside. So the end result of skipping breakfa… read more »
I am a huge fan of seasonal ingredients, and summer is by far my favorite time of year for fresh produce. To me, there is nothing better than biting into a juicy, ripe nectarine and enjoying fresh berries at breakfast first thing in the morning. When I lived in Murray Hill (for 7 years!), I used to go down to the Union Square Farmers Market multiple times a week to pick up my fruit and veggies. It was definitely one of my favorite activities, especially on the weekends when there was the greatest selectio… read more »