chocolate, coffee, and banana might seem like a weird flavor combination, but think about what you grab on your way out the door in the morning. probably a banana and a cup of coffee, right? this is just an elevated version of that. the cake itself is identical in flavor to banana bread, but much [...]
my preferred banana ripeness is spotted, brown, and mushy. i like them best when the peel softens to the point of falling off and the fruit tastes almost fermented. people often recommend getting rid of brown bananas by masking them with spices in a quick bread, but i think they deserve to be the star of their [...]
my brother got a tattoo today! it's a bridge, and it's on his RIBCAGE. where all the nerve endings are. owwwwww. i'm not sure exactly what the significance of it is, but it's from the video game 'shadow of the colossus' and it looks fuckin BOMB. the tattoo artist's main instructions were to [...]
i make these for my dad to eat as fuel before his weekly eighty mile bike rides (he's crazy). the jars are easy to grab in the morning, very customizable, and packed with carbs and protein to ensure long-lasting energy. oatmeal is perfect for athletes, but i think it should be a staple in [...]
I went to Nicaragua! I spent a week in Nicaragua with my friend Cameron, her parents, and her parents' good friends. We stayed on a farm called Finca las Nubes, and spent a lot of time reading, playing cards, visiting the animals, and swimming in our house's infinity pool. We also went zip [...]
LENA'S LUNCHBOX 