It seems unfair that summer is nearly over! Last time I wrote one of these posts I was leaving for France and England! My sister Kelly and I went to Paris and Provence for 10 days. Paris was hot, crowded, and generally difficult, but we had the best time in the South of France. We […]
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Driving Again with car2go
I have partnered with car2go to share this story of my experience driving for the first time in 10 years and conquering my fear of driving. Yes, I was a travel blogger who didn’t drive. We don’t own a car. This isn’t unusual for city dwellers, and in our case we don’t have anywhere we need […]
20 Best Things to Do in Chicago in Summer
As I write this on a snowy 29 degree day in April, I may question why I choose to live in Chicago. Then I remember Chicago summers – they are the best. The city joyfully springs to life and is bursting with activity and ways to spend time outside. Today I am sharing that I […]
Bailey’s and Chocolate Cupcakes with Whiskey Frosting
These Bailey’s and Chocolate Cupcakes with Whiskey Frosting are a delicious and boozy way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and instead of mixing up a cocktail, I thought that I would bake a sweet treat with a kick of whiskey. Bailey’s and Chocolate Cupcakes with Whiskey Frosting […]
Baked Chorizo and Queso Chimichangas
Baked Chorizo and Queso Chimichangas is a recipe with bold meaty flavors and a hint of spice. And this recipe takes just 30 minutes of active preparation time. I am bringing chorizo, queso, and chimichangas together for a delightful and unexpected meal. These Baked Chorizo and Queso Chimichangas are stuffed with refried black beans, sautéed onion, […]
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas from London. I hope that you and your family have a wonderful holiday!
My Favorite Cyber Monday Deals
Happy Cyber Monday! I know that lots of people take advantage of the online sales that take place today, so I have rounded up my favorite deals. For the Traveler For the Cook
SheddBLU 2017 Recap
SheddBLU is one of my favorite events of the summer. This was our fourth time attending the annual fundraiser for the Shedd Aquarium, and it was incredible as always. Somehow the weather is always perfect, and the combination of bites from Chicago restaurants, cocktails, dancing, skyline views, and an entire aquarium to explore make for […]
Charles’s List of Best Beers
Today’s blog post is coming your way from my dreamy British husband. Charles and I had the idea for this post months ago, and I finally got him to sit down and give me a list of his favorite beers. It seems fitting to also include some of our favorite beer bars in this post. […]
Duck Duck Goat, Chicago
I was a fool for waiting so long to dine at Duck Duck Goat. The atmosphere is casual but still stylish and fun, and the food which claims to be “reasonably authentic Chinese” is extraordinary. The night before I set off for Serbia, I joined my friends (and fellow food bloggers) Jenny and Jocelyn for an […]