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Poached eggs are my favorite breakfast and I am always looking for new way to serve them. This past weekend I had leftover spinach, marinara and ricotta from making ravioli. …

Rick Bayless is Chicago’s king of Mexican food. After trying his food at his O’Hare airport locations (which are amazing and nothing like the Wolfgang Puck airport crap) I have …

Green Onion Cheddar Scones are a great savory breakfast. The recipe for these scones came from the Standard Bakery Co. Pastries. The bakery is in Portland, Maine and my mother …

Last night my husband and I prepared Apple Charlotte for our weekly Sunday Night Dinner. Since we were watching the première of Downton together after dinner, we chose to make …

Last year’s New Year’s resolution to run a half marathon didn’t exactly happen. This year I am going to be a bit more realistic. My resolution is to take better …

It seems like everyone resolves to lose weight and get in better shape every new year. Often these resolutions do not last very long. I think that the changes to …

Bar Pastoral is one of the hot new places on Chicago’s culinary scene, and with good reason. Chef Chrissy Camba was on this season’s of Top Chef, joining the list …

Butternut squash and risotto are two of my favorite foods so when I noticed a recipe for a butternut squash risotto on another blog it caught my eye. I wish …

Chicago’s O’Hare airport is becoming a culinary destination. I go out of my way to eat at Tortas Frontera, a Rick Bayless owned Mexican street food joint, at the airport. …

Oh how I love brussels sprouts! I eat about a pound a week and I am always trying to find new ways to season them. I have decided that brussels …

Spaghetti squash is one of my favorite foods. It takes just a few minutes of active preparation time and it is a healthy substitute for actual spaghetti. I have posted …