Many people ask where to start when it comes to creating a “good clean home”, and the bedroom and nontoxic bedroom furniture is arguably one of the most important places to invest in to start, as you are likely spending nearly (if not more) half of your life in that room. Also, when you sleep is when your body is in full on repair and recovery mode, so it’s important to make it as clean as possible to create the ideal environment for rest. Here are a few of my favorite nontoxic bedroom essentials: A Green, Clean Mattress and Pillows – I am completely obsessed with my Avocado mattress and ..read more

When I moved back to NYC two and a half years ago (time flies!), I set out to create a beautiful, welcoming sanctuary that made me feel good to be in, sourced sustainably and using non-toxic materials. The result was a beachy bungalow, Cali-vibe type feel or what you could call ‘pure organic modernism’ – right in the middle of Brooklyn. Small apartment decorating at its finest. I worked with Olivia Stutz and she brought in so many cool details I would not have thought of without her. We also worked with a lot of items I already had on hand (which is the most sustainable and budget f ..read more

Now that you’ve wrapped your head around what foods will last in your pantry and fridge for a couple of weeks (part 1) and what pantry staples to have on hand, I recommend the following steps to create your meal plan:     Choose ~5 recipes per week (look for recipes that focus on foods on the lower half of this post)      For ex here is what I did the last 2 weeks:   Examples of Week 1 Recipes  Roast chicken + veggies, leafy green salad Mexi black bean + shredded chicken bowls (here’s an example but use what you have on hand + leftover chicken!)  Chicken soup (freeze half)  Nini’s easy zucch ..read more

Now that you’ve wrapped your head around what foods will last in your pantry and fridge for a couple of weeks (part 1), I recommend the following steps:     Choose ~5 recipes per week (look for recipes that focus on foods on the lower half of this post)      For ex here is what I did the last 2 weeks:   Examples of Week 1 Recipes  Roast chicken + veggies, leafy green salad Mexi black bean + shredded chicken bowls  Chicken soup (freeze half)  Nini’s easy zucchini pasta  Mooshu Wraps    Examples of Week 2 Recipes  Easy quesadilla dinner  Cauliflower bolognese  The Stew (with kale that is start ..read more

If you look in the beginning of nearly every cookbook including my book, you’ll typically find a few pages dedicated to how to stock your pantry. While this is more relevant than ever (and if you already did that pre-pandemic your shopping list is a bit easier), this post also focuses on fresh produce and goods that will help you make it the longest amount of time without heading to a grocery store or clogging delivery times. It will also help you prioritize what to pick up at the grocery store, and then once you have picked it up, what to eat first. I’ve included some pantry staples at the bo ..read more