About

Hello and welcome to Tea and Chocolate!

My name is Rachel and I’m a soon-to-be college graduate (this December) from Truman State University with a passion for healthy food and exercise.

I’ve been reading food blogs since 2004, and now my google reader is stuffed with feeds of all sorts.  After years of lurking, I decided to start this blog in May 2010 to meet people with similar interests and become more involved in the community.

This blog isn’t a gourmet food blog–I’m a student of cooking, not a master.  Nor is it a food journal of my daily eats.  Instead, my blog is a place for me to document my favorite eats, random musings, some recipes and attempts to live a healthy lifestyle.

I believe good food should be one of life’s greatest pleasures.  I eat a vegetarian diet and have a love for nut butters, fruits and vegetables, oatmeal, and, of course, tea and chocolate.  While I tend to gravitate towards wholesome, fresh food, I think living a healthy, happy life means enjoying treats in moderation.  After all, what’s life without chocolate or ice cream?

I love a wide variety of exercise from swimming to weight lifting, Zumba to pilates.  Mixing it up keeps me motivated!  Despite that, I always return to my yoga, which I’ve discovered a real passion for ever since my first class three years ago at my college gym.  Someday I want to get certified, but for now I’m loving being a student of yoga and taking it one pose at time.

Right now at 21 years old, I’m trying to find a balance between growing up and becoming a happy, successful adult and living every moment out of my youth.  I try to enjoy the simple things life brings including time with family and friends, books–new and old, my violin, a glass of wine and a scoop of peanut butter straight out of the jar.

Thanks for stopping by!  If you have any questions or comments, feel free to email me at teaandchocolate98@gmail.com.  I love hearing from my readers and appreciate every comment!