Light and Healthy Chicken Salad

Greek yogurt has always been a heavy hitter in my fridge. I use it to lighten up everything from cottage cheese cheesecakes to ranch dressing, to this go-to “chicken salad” recipe. Even if you don’t like the taste or texture of plain Greek yogurt (who even eats it plain?), you can’t taste it in recipes!…

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7 things to do in self-quarantine

Somehow I’ve made it through the first full work week of social distancing without eating my entire pantry. Now what?! Honestly, I never thought I’d ever have to write a post like this… but here are a few ideas I’ve brainstormed for how to pass the time this weekend, as we wait out this pandemic’s rage around the world….

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Cabin Fever? WFH = Workout From Home

Amid the flurry of emails from all 43,581 businesses I’ve ever given my email to using the pandemic as an excuse to remind me they exist… many fitness studios I’ve tried out over the years are now offering their digital workout options for free….

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Miami, Florida for NYE

I’ll probably never pay to go out for New Year’s again, but if I was going to go big or go home anywhere, Miami was it! I started the new decade with my feet in the sand, a drink in my hand, and some of my best friends by my side – I wouldn’t have it any other way. …

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Los Angeles, CA: From Work to Play

Okay, West Coast… I see your appeal. I recently spent two days in Santa Monica after a weeklong work trip to LAX. Despite only having one day of sunny LA weather all week, I already want to return! Being able to spend so much time outdoors and biking everywhere in Santa Monica made me feel…

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Easy Thanksgiving Favorites

I’ve made the same two Thanksgiving recipes since college friendsgivings: 1) green bean casserole and 2) sweet potato casserole. (Jewish Apple cake is my go-to if I’m on the hook for dessert) I didn’t grow up eating American Thanksgiving dishes at all, so I only had casseroles when my friends’ moms made them… until I…

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PADI Open Water Scuba Diving Course

 I love to learn. I learn a lot on the job, but career growth is more of a marathon than a sprint.  It’s not easily measurable either, unlike learning a new language or learning to play guitar (where you feel yourself improving each day). That’s why it was so unique for me to have…

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August/September Odds & Ends

Bringing back the odds and ends to share some fun highlights of the last few months! I worked with Slipstream DC to shoot for their “Neighborhood Nights” dining series, and their “Find Your Cup” campaign: Neighborhood Nights are Tuesday and Wednesday at their Navy Yard and Logan Circle locations, respectively. A different three-course tasting menu…

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Why I HATE Vegas

What happens in Vegas…mostly stays in Vegas, when you’re there on business. Thank God, because in the spare time I did have to explore the city for the first time as an adult, I quickly discovered how much Sin City is not for me. The highlight would have to be seeing the Cirque Du Soleil…

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