August 2015 - Food Pleasure and Health

By Dixya Bhattarai

Avocado Lettuce Tomato Sandwich (ALT Sandwich)

“You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in each moment. Fools stand on their island of opportunities and look toward another land. There is no other land; there is no other life but this.” ― Henry David Thoreau When I get overwhelmed with 101 things all at… Continue reading Avocado Lettuce Tomato Sandwich (ALT Sandwich)

By Dixya Bhattarai

Hummus Wrap

Hummus wrap is an quick and nutritious packed with homemade hummus, different veggies, and your choice of tortilla, flat bread, or naan. My food experience in Chicago wasn’t that great but the simple hummus wrap I had at the airport from here was pretty darn good. The creamy hummus and crunchy veggies bundled inside a whole… Continue reading Hummus Wrap

By Dixya Bhattarai

10 Family-Friendly Meal Ideas

So just like that, summer is almost over, which means for most parents kids are back to school and it’s time to get back our regular grind. I am taking one class this semester and needs to be somewhat more organized because after a long, relaxing summer it takes a little bit of adjustment to back… Continue reading 10 Family-Friendly Meal Ideas

By Dixya Bhattarai

Make Ahead Smoothie Packs

My post on “5 Ways to Eat More Fruits and Veggies” got such a positive response which kinda tells me that you guys enjoy fruits and veggies and are always looking for more ways to incorporate into your life. Things like this make me really happy! While eating fruits and vegetables comes naturally to some… Continue reading Make Ahead Smoothie Packs

By Dixya Bhattarai

Red Lentil Daal

Food was a lot more simpler in Nepal while growing up; we pretty much ate home-cooked meals, meat was purchased from the butchers next door and fresh milk was delivered to our doorstep everyday. My parents have always been the biggest advocates of eating at home although my mom was a little lax on letting us… Continue reading Red Lentil Daal