Welcome to Sweet Eats!

My name is Erica; I’m a self proclaimed “foodie” and vegetarian from New York City who truly loves to eat wholesome, healthy, and real food. I don’t, and have never believed in diet food or deprivation; life is too short not to enjoy that piece of cake or that cookie! I believe that both moderation and dedication are the two components that allow for maintaining an overall healthy lifestyle. I eat dessert every single night, and I don’t feel guilty about it in the slightest. In fact, I pride myself on it! Enjoying life through the pleasure and beauty of food is a top priority of mine. Although I’m a busy girl, I have a passion for cooking and baking and do it as often as possible. I also love to dine out and experience the vast array of culinary gems that the wonderful city of New York provides; I feel truly lucky to be living in the “food capital of the world!”

I believe that our diets should mainly consist of whole, organic, and unprocessed foods. I know that my body feels best when eating a plant-based diet; fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes give me all the energy necessary to make every day as successful and productive as possible. I want to instill my beliefs in others, and hopefully make them as passionate about eating real food and living a healthy life as I am. After all, I strongly swear by the motto “you are what you eat.”

In recent months, I have decided that although I am passionate about nutrition and healthy eating, becoming an R.D. is no longer a priority of mine. I love food itself so much, and the actual cooking and baking processes are where my heart is at. Therefore, after I finish college, I will be applying for culinary school in hopes to one day open up an organic/vegan pastry shop in Manhattan that I can call my own. I want to learn as much as possible about the art of cooking and baking, and I feel that culinary school is the place I’m destined to be.

Aside from my love for eating, cooking, and baking, I also have a fondness for photography. It would only make sense to consolidate my passion for both food and taking pictures, and eventually dabble in food styling as well as food photography. I have plenty of goals in mind, and I believe that my determination and ambition will take me far.

Thank you all so much for visiting the blog! I do it all for my devoted readers. And of course, comments and questions are always welcome. Feel free to leave me a comment here or contact me at erica@sweeteatsny.com. I will be more than happy to answer anything!