Happy Friday!! I am so glad to finally see the weekend! Being really busy at work combined with starting the Whole 30 program made for a long week! I have been really tired this week and haven’t had much energy which I’ve read is pretty common during the first week of Whole 30. More on…
Archives for February 2015
Clean Slate Cookbook Review
I recently received my newest cookbook and I am totally in love! Clean Slate: A Cookbook and Guide is more than just a book full of recipes. This cookbook provides you with golden rules for eating clean as well as a 3-day and 21-day action plan to detox your mind and body. It provides a…
Paleo Banana Bread
Banana bread is one of my favorite treats to make. It’s great for a quick breakfast, snack, or even dessert. I’ve shared my recipe for Gluten Free Banana Bread with you and today I am sharing another great healthy banana bread option. A couple of weeks ago my friend, Jess, gave me this recipe for…
Crosby’s Kitchen
I was first introduced to Crosby’s Kitchen last year by my sister who used to live a couple of blocks from the restaurant. I was hooked from my first visit and have gone back several times since. We have even introduced some out of town guests to Crosby’s. source Crosby’s Kitchen is known for their…
Weekend Recap
Good morning! How was your weekend? We had grand plans to travel this weekend, but unfortunately the weather changed our plans so we ended up being home. With no plans, today’s recap will be pretty short and sweet. FRIDAY | I somehow convinced Kevin to see The DUFF with me. As soon as we walked in…
Weekly Meal Plan 2/23 – 2/28
Today I am starting something new where I will be sharing my weekly meal plans with you every Sunday. I always enjoy reading other people’s meal plans to get ideas for myself so I thought I would start sharing too. Another reason for the meal plans is I will be starting the Whole 30 Program tomorrow…
Five on Friday
Happy Five on Friday! I’m so glad today is the last day of the week that I will be required to leave the house in these negative temperatures we’ve been having. Yesterday was the kind of cold that your skin instantly starts burning upon stepping outside. It was brutal! This week is officially the week…
Chicago Neighborhood Guide – Oak Park
I’m back this week with another segment of the Chicago Neighborhood Guide. Today I will be writing about my neighborhood – Oak Park. Though technically not in Chicago, Oak Park is about 8 miles west of downtown and borders the Austin neighborhood. source Oak Park is often referred to as a “city suburb” because even…
Pasta with White Beans and Spinach
I am a huge pasta lover! One of the reasons I was hesitant about trying out a gluten-free diet is not being able to eat pasta any more. Lucky for me, there are tons of gluten free pasta options! Our favorite kind that we have tried so far is the Barilla Gluten Free Pasta which…
Piggyback Tavern
Until a couple of years ago, the one thing the Oak Park food scene was seriously lacking was a good BBQ restaurant. Kevin and I are big fans of BBQ so you can imagine our excitement when Piggyback Tavern opened at the end of 2012. source Chef Jason Koraski came from one of my favorite…