This is What My Weekend Tasted Like- No Regrets

January 19, 2015 Miranda Hammer

&nbs… — fresh herbed chickpea falafel salad

For me it's all about balance and compromise. I love eating out, experiencing new restaurants, revisiting old favorites, and reveling in the experience of sharing a meal. But, it is essential to set boundaries within yourself and not let indulges and splurges supersede hard work and dedication. Research shows that people consume at least 200 more calories when eating out. You also lose control over salt and fat intake. In terms of taste, that is not always a bad thing. Waist-line and overall health, on the other hand, can be drastically impacted.

This is What my Weekend Tasted Like- So Festive

December 21, 2014 Miranda Hammer

A very happy Monday to you Vegheads. Holiday festivities are in full swing and practicing the art of moderation and balance never seemed more critical then it does now. The past few weeks have been inundated with festive meals, from birthday celebrations, to travel, and a multitude of holiday gatherings. Like most people, I am confronted with that inner dilemma, wanting to indulge and embrace all the deliciousness of the season, but knowing how indulgence after indulgence can affect me on the inside and out. There is nothing worse than feeling hung over from a few too many tequila sodas or so bloated that you can hardly manage to squeeze your contacts in. Keeping the ramifications of over-indulging in mind, I stay motivated to remain on track, especially when I take a detour or too. From bopping around the greenmarket to a decadent brunch at the Rainbow Room to bone broth and plenty of green juice fixes, this is what my weekend tasted like.

This is What my Weekend Tasted Like- So FULL

December 1, 2014 Miranda Hammer

This time of year can be tricky for even the most virtuous. Social and familial gatherings, where we are perpetually inundated with "un-virtuous" eats, can pose quite a challenge. I am all about balance, having some indulgences (Yes, I had many bites of pie.), yet using each morning to start the day anew. Despite this mentality, I have to admit that the next six weeks are riddled with obstacles.

This is What my Weekend Tasted Like- So Sunny

November 17, 2014 Miranda Hammer

Happy Monday Vegheads! I am spending the next few days in Miami, you can follow along here. This past weekend was spent well fortified and in full pursuit of Radish Recs. From South Beach to the Design District-this is what my weekend tasted like: Miami Edit.

This is What My Weekend Tasted Like- I Love New York

November 10, 2014 Miranda Hammer

Just when it looked like we were headed for a frosty weekend, it turned out to be a few picture perfect fall days. I frolicked about in my hood with my four legged friend, took in some culture at the Met, was inspired and enlightened at a workshop, and checked out a new food hall in the Meatpacking district. This is what my weekend tasted like.

This Is What My Weekend Tasted Like- So Scary

November 3, 2014 Miranda Hammer

Despite the strong urge to hibernate this weekend due to the wet and frigid weather, I rallied and spent the weekend bundled up and belly full, this is what my weekend tasted like.

this is what my weekend tasted like- autumn edit

October 27, 2014 Miranda Hammer

This past weekend was filled with fall foliage filled frolics, epics meals, and the best of company. This is what my weekend tasted like.

This is What My Weekend Tasted Like: Silent City Slicker Edition

August 26, 2014 Miranda Hammer

There is something to be said for the tranquility that cloaks the city during the last month of summer. Some may feel like “the leftovers”- left behind while the “others” leave in droves, a mass exodus to the various summer retreats. I typically find solace and comfort in the quiet and serenity of it all. It’s the feeling that somehow you are in on a little secret - that the city, which at times succumbs to lunacy and haste, has a softer and more mellow side. It is during the fleeting month that I find myself sauntering into a typically packed and popular restaurant at 8 p.m. on a Saturday night or get lost among the townhouses of the West Village without the droves of tourists trailing at my heels.

This is What My Weekend Tasted Like: The North Fork and Sag Harbor

August 18, 2014 Miranda Hammer

This past weekend was spent celebrating my Lil’ G's 91st birthday. We opted for the North Fork for our revelries - the perfect combination of liquid libations, tranquility, and fabulous local eats.

Miranda Hammer,

MS, RD, CDN