Tiny Victories
A weekly conversation with my favourite creators - Fran Allen!
Have you met Fran yet? She is one of those creators that once I found out we lived in the same city, I had to reach out. She’s just so cool! We naturally have a lot in common, same birthdays, same love of similar bands, both newish people to Hamilton and Toronto ex-pats. She is a nutritionist and creates approachable recipes that everyone can enjoy! I am honoured to call her my friend and neighbour!
What did you have for breakfast today?
I had chia pudding with berries, granola and greek yogurt. I try to meal prep a simple chia pudding every week to keep breakfast low-key.
What is one thing you accomplished this week that you are proud of?
I met all of my deadlines, haha! I am a terrible procrastinator.
Name your current hyperfixation meal?
Really obsessed with ricotta these days: lemon ricotta pasta or spinach and ricotta pie. I am loving the spring produce coming up! Asparagus, peas and rhubarb are some favourites.
What is one piece of advice for someone struggling?
Depends on what they're struggling with but for me I always try to remember it's hard asking for help but worth it. Your friends and the people who care about you want to help you, try not to get in your own way there. Also no one is thinking about you/ criticizing you as much as you are! I try really hard to remember this when making content. To me it's more interesting being authentic than bein
g perfect, ya know?!
How do you take your coffee?
I'll either have a cappuccino or an iced americano with cream.
What is something you want to do that scares you?
Growing our family, logistically it's scary but also really exciting!
Also the nature of this work, putting yourself out there everyday is scary, being vulnerable and sharing your life with strangers online but I've also made lots of great friends that way too (like you! ) so it's worth it in the end.
What’s for dinner?
I made the most delish weeknight lentil ragu sauce with a side of garlic rapini. It's another easy meal prep that is so tasty after a long day!
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