I am writing this from a bar, currently drinking a beer before 1 pm and eating a veggie burger after downing a bowl of popcorn (that I'm sure was saturated with real butter and a ton of salt-i know, living on the edge). I keep thinking, when did I become such a grown-up? So uptight? I used to do ...
Sometimes, I miss life before motherhood.
Vegan Sancocho
Sancocho is a Puerto Rican soup that I grew up eating but is usually made with lots of meat. I wanted to create a plant-based version of this soup with the same taste and consistency just without all the meat. This soup is a big warm hug in a bowl with lots of flavor and healing ingredients for the ...
Discovering I was Pregnant
Discovering I was pregnant at 22 years old, I was immediately at peace. Well...I freaked out for about 5 mins of course, and in my hysteria, I held my belly and knew you were a boy. It was the craziest thing! I just knew you were meant for me. When I broke the news to some friends about my new ...
Recovery from Bulimia
When I was younger, I suffered from anorexia and bulimia for a long time. I would starve myself at times, but when I finally ate, I would binge on large portions and junk food. Afterward, I would feel so guilty I would take diet pills and laxatives, followed by purging. It was a vicious cycle that ...
Having a Child on The Spectrum
One day at the park, Jude became fixated on a tire swing – he wanted to stay on it the entire time we were there. Then a little girl came along who patiently waited with her dad for her turn to go on the swing. When I realized I told Jude, it was time to get off so we can share. He suddenly began ...