Starbucks recently  started to sell their famous Pumpkin Spice Latte, which means fall is around the corner. Transitioning from hot summer days into cooler days and crisp nights might scream for getting sick. Now is a good time to take care of yourself, even more than usual. I love having fresh ginger shots every other day to boost my immune system naturally. Ginger is a flowering plant whose rhizome, ginger root or simply ginger, is widely used as a spice or a folk medicine.

Before we moved to the Big Apple I always imagined myself walking through Central Park. It is my favorite “escape” of the concrete jungle without leaving the city. You can find so many hidden and secret places and enjoy quiet moments just for yourself. Besides the many different lakes and movie scenery locations there is so much more to explore, one of my current favorite locations is Shakespeare Garden. A rather less-frequented attraction of the park and one of the perfect places for a relaxing afternoon. Stroll along its winding paths amidst the lovely seasonal flora, which is particularly vibrant and lush in the springtime with a romantic atmosphere and covers four acres of plants that change according to season.

San Carlo Osteria Piemonte, an elegant, contemporary restaurant specializing in refined fare from Italy’s Piedmont region. I definitely have a thing for Italian food, especially pasta, and after a little research for delicious restaurants in Soho I found this place: San Carlo Osteria Piemonte. Friends of mine where in town and we decided to go there for dinner and we did not regret it. The service was really good, wine on point and the food super delicious. The restaurant offers seasonal and different pasta courses which are authentic northern Italian cuisine. The ambience inside combines Italian simplicity with the typical SoHo brick-walled setting.

Granola is one of my favorite things to eat when I’m at home. It is healthy, easy to make and delicious. I use my homemade granola mixture as a topping for my greek yoghurt with fresh, seasonal fruits or plain with milk. Before you buy your granolas at a store, you might consider next time to try this recipe or play around with different ingredients and create your own. Try to use ingredients that you already have at home, therefore you don’t need to spend money on other stuff and you won’t waste food. My recipe is easy and quick, also if stored in an airtight container it should last up to 10 days.