Several new restaurants have opened in Oak Park recently and Citrine is a welcomed new addition to the current restaurant scene. Citrine is run by the same people behind The Dawson and Amber so I know I was in for a treat. The food menu is Mediterranean inspired and changes seasonally. Kevin, my sister, and I visited for dinner…
Vistro
It’s been a while since I’ve done a restaurant review and today’s is one you don’t want to miss! Vistro opened in August 2014 and is run by chef/owner Paul Virant who is already well known for his other two restaurants Vie and Perennial Virant. Vistro focuses on seasonal food and drinks and showcases local…
Summer TV Guilty Pleasures
During the summer months, I really don’t watch a lot of TV partly because there isn’t much on and partly because it’s way too nice to be sitting inside. There are a few shows that I do watch and while they’re not exactly intellectual, they are definitely entertaining. Here is a list of my summer…
Chicago Suburb Summer Festival Guide
Summer is officially here in Chicago which means we all deserve to celebrate after surviving another winter! Last week I shared with you a list of Chicago festivals and today I am sharing a list of summer festivals taking place in the surrounding suburbs. MAY Uncork Illinois Wine Festival – Oak Park, May 28, 1pm-9pm Barrington…
Chicago Farmers Market Guide
This weekend officially kicks off Farmers Market season in Chicago. Going to our neighborhood Farmers Market is a Saturday morning ritual for me throughout the summer and one of my favorite things to do. Here is your Chicago Farmers Market Guide for 2016: MONDAYS Loyola Farmers Market – 6540 N. Sheridan June 6–September 19, 3–7pm…
Blueberry Coconut Baked Oatmeal
A big bowl of warm oatmeal is one of my favorite breakfasts! Oats are full of fiber which keeps my full and I never get tired of eating oatmeal because the flavor options are endless. I love topping mine with peanut butter and cinnamon or fresh fruit and coconut. Baked oatmeal is especially great for…
Healthy Road Trip Snacks
Until this weekend, it had been a while since I had been on a good road trip. When Kevin and I decided to drive home from Cincinnati the first thing I did was make sure we had the essentials for making a perfect road trip: good music and snacks! We stopped at a local coffee…
Five Recipes to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo is on Thursday and I already started celebrating last week with our Mexican themed dinner club. Mexican food is some of my favorite and today I have rounded up five recipes for you to celebrate with this week. Black Bean, Corn, and Tomato Salsa Restaurant Style Salsa Mexican Street Corn (Elotes) Annette’s…
Strawberry Banana “Nice” Cream
I’m not a big sweets person, but I am a huge ice cream lover! During the summer, going out for ice cream is usually a common weekend occurrence. Lately I’ve been making banana “nice” cream as a treat when I want something sweet at night. This version of ice cream is guilt free and just…
National Grilled Cheese Day
In case you missed it, today is National Grilled Cheese Day! I feel like every day is a national day of some kind, but hey I’m all about celebrating a day of grilled cheese sandwiches! There really isn’t much better than warm, melty cheese on toasty bread – yes, please! If this fit in with…
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