Ah, Monday…another work week begins! I’m already looking forward to next weekend being a three day weekend! This weekend was low key and relaxing and just what we needed. FRIDAY | We celebrated our five year wedding anniversary on Friday night. We had dinner at RPM Steak which has been on our list of places to…
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Five on Friday
Happy Friday! This week went by super fast and I’m glad to see another weekend here. We have a pretty low key weekend around home on the agenda which is nice after a weekend of travel. I hope you all had a great week and have a wonderful weekend! 🙂 ONE | Today is mine and…
Oahu
Tomorrow is our 5th wedding anniversary so I thought it would be fun to look back at pictures from our honeymoon today. For our honeymoon we spent a week on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. We stayed in Waikiki in Honolulu and had a great time. Here are some pictures from our trip five…
Roasted Beet, Pear, and Goat Cheese Salad
In the summer one of my favorite ways to meal prep is to shop local at the Farmers Market and come up with a meal based on what produce is in season. A couple of summers ago I bought beets for the first time and have been in love with them ever since. I like using…
Nellcote
Nellcote is one of my favorite restaurants in Chicago and perhaps the prettiest space I have ever dined in. From the crystal chandeliers to the wallpaper and fun blue chairs – everything about this space is just lovely. My first visit to Nellcote was several years ago for Kevin’s birthday dinner. Nellcote features European-inspired small plates made with…
Weekend Recap – Boston
Good morning! I apologize this post is coming to you so late. We spent the weekend in Boston and didn’t get home until late on Sunday night. I am excited to share pictures of our trip with you though. We had an great time visiting with our friends, Jason and Brooke, who recently moved out…
Five on Friday
TGIF!! This week seemed to last an eternity! I’m so glad it’s finally Friday! Kevin and I are traveling to Boston this weekend to visit our friends who recently moved there. Neither of us have ever been to Boston so I’m excited to explore a new city! It should be a fun weekend. Here is…
Nashville
If you love country music and cowboy boots, then Nashville is the city for you! I first visited the Music City in 2011 to visit my sister who moved there for her first job after college. We made sure to hit all of the hot spots including spending time on Broadway enjoying all of the…
Summer Panzanella
Panzanella is a Tuscan salad made of bread and tomatoes and is one of my favorite summertime meals. The main ingredient is toasted bread and beyond that the possibilities are endless. I love using fresh tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella in this salad. The version I am sharing today adds a few more fresh ingredients including…
The 206
When Tino Ganacias relocated to Oak Park from Seattle, he knew he wanted to bring good coffee (something Seattle is known for) to the area. He started his coffee and espresso truck, named The 206 (Seattle’s area code), and developed a waffle recipe to help drive traffic. Set up outside of the local Farmer’s Market…