Even though the temperatures in Chicago this summer have felt more like fall, I’ve still been craving cold beverages to help “beat the heat”. There is a new sangria out on the market called Beso Del Sol that is the first premium, 100% natural bag-in-box on the market. It is imported from Spain and is…
Berry Trifle
When it comes to sweets, I’m much more of a fruit than chocolate kind of gal. One of my favorite summer desserts is my mom’s berry trifle. I made this recipe last weekend for the 4th of July and it was a huge crowd pleaser! Not only does it taste delicious, it is super easy…
Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies
In my opinion, there aren’t many things better than a freshly baked, warm chocolate chip cookie. Neither Kevin or I are big sweet eaters, but we do both love chocolate chip cookies! I have been trying different cookie recipes over the past couple of years in search for the perfect cookie and I finally found…
Southwest Veggie Salad
After several full days of dining out, my body has been craving vegetables like no other! For dinner last night, I created a southwest salad that is full of health benefits. Spinach: rich in antioxidants and is a good source of vitamins A, B2, C and K and also contains magnesium, manganese, folate, iron, calcium…
Five on Friday
Raise your hand if you’re excited for a 3 day weekend! *raises both hands high* Memorial Day is this Monday which means an extra day off work – yes!! It also means that summer is officially kicking off this weekend. I think the warmer temps are finally here to stay! Thanks goodness! Whatever you are…
Summer Corn Salad
If you follow me on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook you might have seen that I was featured on Refinery 29 earlier this week as part of a collaborative with some other food bloggers from the Chicago Blogger Network. We teamed up and came up with a list of the perfect sides for a summer BBQ! …
What I Ate Wednesday + Recipe
It’s WIAW which means we’ve made it half way through the work week and we’re almost over the hump! It’s even closer to the weekend for me since I am off on Friday to head out of town for the weekend! Interested in what I ate yesterday? Let’s take a look! {Breakfast} Breakfast was a delicious smoothie….
The Best Ever Chicken Enchiladas
Switching things up a little from the regular “What I Ate Wednesday” post to share one of my favorite recipes with you – Annette’s Chicken Enchiladas. This recipe comes from the book Bread and Wine by Shauna Niequist. via Shauna quickly became one of my favorite authors this past year and I highly recommend reading…
What I Ate Wednesday + Recipe
It’s that time again! Linking up with Jenn over at Peas and Crayons for another edition of What I Ate Wednesday Tuesday. Today’s post is brought to you by fruits and veggies. 🙂 {Breakfast} Breakfast was the usual – a green smoothie! I made my tropical green smoothie recipe this morning with the addition of some…
How To Make a Perfect Green Smoothie
Green smoothies are a staple for me most mornings. They may not always look pretty, but I assure you they taste good and are full of nutrients! Today I am going to give some tips on how to make the perfect green smoothie! {Step 1} Choose One (Unsweetened) Liquid – about 1 cup Almond Milk…