stuffed baked sweet potatoes

okay, wedding time is “diet” time. and in my world diet just means maybe almost nothing. so let’s just say we’re being a little more health-conscious than normal. enter sweet potatoes. and you know me and my hearty meals, i

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stuffed baked sweet potatoes

okay, wedding time is “diet” time. and in my world diet just means maybe almost nothing. so let’s just say we’re being a little more health-conscious than normal. enter sweet potatoes. and you know me and my hearty meals, i

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Birchwood Kitchen

i love this little gem and i almost don’t want to blog about it because i want to keep it a little secret…but i guess i should share… the lowdown: who: an adorable little nook filled with great traditional cuisine

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Birchwood Kitchen

i love this little gem and i almost don’t want to blog about it because i want to keep it a little secret…but i guess i should share… the lowdown: who: an adorable little nook filled with great traditional cuisine

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wasabi

it’s cold and this is my favorite ramen in the city. never disappoints – except when they run out of ramen! grrr. go. the lowdown: who: you and a group of friends, or just you what: ramen and sushi and

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wasabi

it’s cold and this is my favorite ramen in the city. never disappoints – except when they run out of ramen! grrr. go. the lowdown: who: you and a group of friends, or just you what: ramen and sushi and

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jalapeno poppers

superbowl sunday is rapidly approaching. and though i’m not on a wedding diet, i am trying to eat better. so here’s my take on lightening up some jalapeno poppers. baking instead of frying, low fat or nonfat cream cheese, etc.

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jalapeno poppers

superbowl sunday is rapidly approaching. and though i’m not on a wedding diet, i am trying to eat better. so here’s my take on lightening up some jalapeno poppers. baking instead of frying, low fat or nonfat cream cheese, etc.

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Chicago To Do List

Summer is coming and that means it’s visitor season. A lot of people ask me where to take their friends or parents when they come in town…so I decided to take my bookmarked email and post it here for y’all

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Chicago To Do List

Summer is coming and that means it’s visitor season. A lot of people ask me where to take their friends or parents when they come in town…so I decided to take my bookmarked email and post it here for y’all

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Sunday Funday, anyone?

  **UPDATE: This event is now FREE! Hopefully everyone can attend – have a great time!**   Our dear friends over at Goose Island are holding their first annual Sunday Funday on May 18! I’m giving away FOUR TICKETS to

Sunday Funday, anyone?

  **UPDATE: This event is now FREE! Hopefully everyone can attend – have a great time!**   Our dear friends over at Goose Island are holding their first annual Sunday Funday on May 18! I’m giving away FOUR TICKETS to

avocado tuna salad

wedding diet is in full force. and i’m a heavy snacker. here’s a healthy and quick snack for you guys! a nice take on tuna salad, without heavy mayo and tons of flavor. — avocado tuna salad prep time: 15

avocado tuna salad

wedding diet is in full force. and i’m a heavy snacker. here’s a healthy and quick snack for you guys! a nice take on tuna salad, without heavy mayo and tons of flavor. — avocado tuna salad prep time: 15

baked potato dip

my dear friend taylor brought this to a potluck and i had to get the recipe. it’s easy – even a boy can make it 😉 you can call it a baked potato dip, or my preferred name, Taylor’s cheesy

baked potato dip

my dear friend taylor brought this to a potluck and i had to get the recipe. it’s easy – even a boy can make it 😉 you can call it a baked potato dip, or my preferred name, Taylor’s cheesy

endgrain

this has been on my list to try, and it definitely did not disappoint! brunch to me means an intimate restaurant, something savory, and definitely coffee. this place hits it all, and i can’t wait to try the dinner menu.

endgrain

this has been on my list to try, and it definitely did not disappoint! brunch to me means an intimate restaurant, something savory, and definitely coffee. this place hits it all, and i can’t wait to try the dinner menu.

Ramen Misoya

this has been on my list for a long time, and finally decided to venture out and do some holiday shopping at the outlets and swing by. YAY for crossing off my chicago food bucket list 🙂 the lowdown: who:

Ramen Misoya

this has been on my list for a long time, and finally decided to venture out and do some holiday shopping at the outlets and swing by. YAY for crossing off my chicago food bucket list 🙂 the lowdown: who:

miso-glazed salmon

i don’t know about you but i definitely need something light this time of year. fish and veggies? yes please! you can whip this up so easily, throw it in the oven, and voila! a quick and gourmet meal 🙂

miso-glazed salmon

i don’t know about you but i definitely need something light this time of year. fish and veggies? yes please! you can whip this up so easily, throw it in the oven, and voila! a quick and gourmet meal 🙂