Food & Fun

Another infamous meal of mine in which I eat almost every single day is a yogurt bowl. Yet again, this might seem like a rather simple "meal", but it never fails to get the job done. I myself am personally not really a fruit lover and am still able to enjoy a good yogurt bowl as there are so many ways to customize it.. and there are so many health benefits!! You can easily add several different types of seeds such as chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, hemp hearts, and so on without even being able to taste them! In my opinion, this is always the perfect way to start my morning. Additionally, you can make it sweet if you have more of a sweet tooth like me by adding things such as chocolate chips, honey, or cinnamon. All of these simple but flavorful ingredients can make or brake your entire meal. After all, breakfast is supposed to be the most important meal of the day so you better start it off right!

This week I am going to share a little more insight about my own eating habits. Although many might not agree with this, one of my favorite foods is actually a salad. However, I am not talking about just any salad, I mean a salad loaded with all different kinds of vegetables. Even if you are not the biggest vegetable lover, it is easy to customize as you can pretty much make up your own ingredients to your liking. Some of my favorite things to throw in a salad might be peppers, avocados, cucumbers, tomato, pumpkin/sunflower seeds, crutons, radishes, and other toppings as well. Additionally, I love making my own dressing as it truly just brings the flavor together perfectly. For instance, I will mix a little bit of balsamic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and sometimes maybe even a little lemon to create the perfect dressing. Next time you are trying to think of what to snack on, try a salad. They leave you feeling full but not overly full and are easy to share with a friend!

Today, I will not be discussing a particular food, but instead a particular style... and that is tapas! While immersing myself in the Spanish culture for the past week, I have learned that several local restaurants serve tapas on a daily basis. Some of the most common tapas served are typically croquettes, a Spanish omelette, olives, ham, or cheese. In relation to the American culture, these could also be known as a form of "appetizer" as they can be shared with a large group of people. As these are typically just for "grabbing a bite to eat", they are commonly eaten either mid day, such as around 1:30-3 pm or closer to dinner time, such as 8:30-10:30 pm.

This week, I am going to discuss different cultural dishes. Being born and raised from a unique culture of my own, one of my favorite activities is to try food from other cultures. The past week, I have been on the week exploring different countries, cities, and towns, getting the opportunity to try all of their most famous dishes. One of them that I am going to focus on in today's post is paella. Paella is a traditional Spanish dish that includes rice, saffron, vegetables, chicken, and seafood cooked in a large pan. While it typically includes these items, it can also be easily customized and made to each individual's liking. If you have yet to try it, you should definitely give it a try!

Following along with the theme from earlier this week, now we are talking all healthy dessert recipes. As I have tried several of these recipes myself, several of them involve just 5 ingredients or less, many of which you will probably find in your home. In addition, several of these recipes are extremely refreshing, perfect for the summer! While you may not be the biggest dessert person, I guarantee there is at least one thing you will find that fits your preferred taste! This would also be the perfect activity to do with a friend, partner, or family member. So, take this as your sign to relax and enjoy a sweet summer treat!

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