Football season is in full swing, and the weather has gone from chilly to cold. It is the time of year when I just want to hibernate. I’m a very social person, so although I don’t want to leave my home, I still want to see my friends. I have learned that food is the […]
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What to do in the West Loop Chicago
A guide of what to do in the West Loop Chicago. This neighborhood is home of many of the city’s best restaurants and it has a lively nightlife. When I moved to Chicago in 2008, I worked in the West Loop. Back then the neighborhood was considered to be somewhat dangerous and some of the […]
What to Do in Brooklyn
My guide of what to do in Brooklyn – it is definitely worth carving out a day of your New York City itinerary to dedicate to exploring Brooklyn. Brooklyn has become a destination in its own right – full of restaurants, shops, museums, and parks to explore. Thirteen years ago when I moved to New […]
NYC Foods | 26 Foods to Try in New York City
These are the foods to try in New York City. These are the iconic NYC foods that make up New York City’s diverse culinary scene and culture. NYC Foods to Try: 1. Pizza from Grimaldi’s, Roberta’s, Di Fara, Prince Street Pizza, Patsy’s, or Artichoke New York City is famous for its thin crust pizza. It’s hard to […]
Best Places to Honeymoon
It’s Valentine’s Day so it seemed fitting to share a list of the best places to honeymoon – or to just take a romantic vacation. A few of these destinations on my list of best places to honeymoon are high up on my list of places to visit, the others are places that I have […]
24 Hours in NYC, and a visit to Roosevelt Island
Last month I made a quick last minute trip to the East Coast. I flew into New York City and stayed with my sister before we met up with our family in Connecticut. From Connecticut, I went home to Kennebunkport with my parents for the weekend. I got to spend time with my entire family, […]
Exploring Boulder and Bryce Canyon, Utah
Our canyoneering adventure in Dirty Devil was the most physically demanding part of the Utah trip. The next day we started off with breakfast at Mesa Bakery – a place that our adventure guide, Chris, had recommended. Mesa Bakery is a tiny farm and bakery in Hanksville, Utah where they make their own breads, cheeses, […]
Exploring La Fortuna Costa Rica
Last week, my sister and I went on a road trip through Costa Rica. Kelly happened upon round trip flights from JFK to Liberia, Costa Rica for $192, and I happen to love Costa Rica. I booked a $38 flight on United to get to New York, and the next day Kelly and I departed […]
Easy Potato and Cheddar Pierogi
The abundance of Polish food in Chicago is just one of many reasons why I love this city. Chicago is home to the largest Polish population outside of Warsaw, and as a result, I have discovered and become a bit obsessed with pierogi. Inspired by some of my favorite products from ALDI, I created a recipe […]
Caramel Doughnuts
Doughnuts became Chicago’s big food trend a few years ago, and it is only gaining steam. If you follow me on Instagram, you might have noticed that I completely on board with this trend. Inspired by a story assignment from ALDI, where I was asked to share a Chicago recipe, I decided to tackle this […]
The Best of 2014
I thought that the best way to kick off 2015 would be to take a look back at the best of 2014. Today I am looking back at my favorite recipes, restaurants, places, events, and moments that made 2014 a year that I will never forget. The Best Moments of 2014: 1. Buying a condo […]
New Years Eve House Party Guide
How are you ringing in the new year? I am having a house party. I have reached that point where I find New Years Eve parties at bars to be overcrowded and obnoxious. I think that spending the evening surrounded by friends sounds much nicer, and since I live right next to the train, my house […]