Hi there! Happy Tuesday! I apologize for such a late post today. I’m a little bit off schedule this week since I didn’t get home from Florida until last night. I had a great few days visiting with some of my best girlfriends so I am excited to recap our weekend for you today. FRIDAY…
Archives for March 2015
Five on Friday
Happy Friday! You can find me doing my happy dance because I am currently in route to sunny Florida for a few days of fun in the sun!! My friend Mandy and I are headed down to visit our other friend Jacki who lives in Melbourne. I am so excited for this much needed girls…
Thursday Things – Liebster Award
Several weeks ago I was nominated for a Liebster Award by one of my favorite Chicago food bloggers, Anne. You may remember me writing a similar post to this last year. I love getting to know other bloggers through these little Q&As so I thought it would be fun to participate again! Today I will…
Strawberry Caprese Salad
With the impending arrival of spring, my tastebuds have moved on from hearty soups and stews to lighter fare like fresh salads. One of my favorite spring/summer dishes is a Caprese salad. Traditionally this salad is made from tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella. This version I created replaces the tomatoes with strawberries which is a fun, fruity…
Au Cheval
If you ask any Chicagoan what their favorite burger is, the majority will probably tell you the cheeseburger at Au Cheval. While my personal favorite burger in the city can be found elsewhere (more on that another time), the burger at Au Cheval is definitely a close second. Au Cheval is a small diner that…
Weekend Recap
Good morning! How was your weekend? I had a fun and relaxing weekend which was nice. The only thing I wish had been different were the temperatures. It was still pretty chilly this weekend and even snowed a little bit yesterday and is coming down even harder this morning. Despite the chilly temps, the sun…
Weekly Meal Plan: 3/22-3/28
Today marks day 28 of my Whole 30! Only three days left which is hard to believe. When I first started this program 30 days seemed like a really long time, but it has gone by so quickly! Even though I am excited to have the freedom in eating again, I really have learned a…
Five on Friday
Happy Friday! And happy first day of spring!! I saw the first signs of spring sprouting from the ground on my street this week and I can’t wait until all of the tulips are in bloom on the Mag Mile. We have plans to go see the new Divergent Series movie this weekend and I am…
Chicago Neighborhood Guide – Edison Park
Thursdays are quickly becoming one of my favorite blog days of the week because I love reading about all of the different neighborhoods in Chicago! Especially posts like today’s that showcase neighborhoods you might not always be familiar with. source Here to tell us all about her neighborhood of Edison Park is my good friend,…
Restaurant Style Salsa
If I had to pick one snack food to live on the rest of my life, chips and salsa just might be it for me! Kevin is also a lover of chips and salsa and between the two of us, we eat a ridiculous amount in our house. Sometimes we will buy store bought salsa…