Let’s tackle what to make with leftover chicken. Having leftover chicken on hand is such a timesaver because it can quickly be transformed into many different meals. Today I am sharing some of my favorite recipes made with leftover chicken. If you want a trick to make your weeks a bit easier, try roasting a […]
The Holiday Filming Locations Shere, Godalming, and Beyond
I know that I can’t be the only person who watched The Holiday and thought to myself: I want to go there. And as I often do, I found a way to turn this silly thought in my head into a reality. On a recent trip to London I took a two-day side trip to […]
Fall Pasta with Goat Cheese, Sage, and Butternut Squash
This fall pasta is an ode to fall flavors and one of my favorite flavor combinations: goat cheese, sage, and butternut squash. It’s quick enough to be a weeknight meal, and it works as a main dish or a side. This pasta has a mild creamy goat cheese sauce seasoned with sage and chunks of […]
Healthy Thanksgiving Menu
This heathy thanksgiving menu includes lighter versions of all the classic Thanksgiving foods, so that you can enjoy the holiday without overindulging. Each year a create a new and different Thanksgiving menu. This year I decided to focus on creating a healthy Thanksgiving menu that focused on incorporating fresh vegetables while making some easy swaps […]
The Rundown v. 48
I can’t believe that it is already snowing in Chicago! Today giant snowflakes were falling from the skies. I am resisting the urge to take my Canada Goose out of the closet – that is for when the temperatures dip below zero. In the past couple of months I have been focused on traveling and […]
No Roll Pie Crust Recipe | Shortbread Pie Crust
This 4 ingredient no roll pie crust recipe is the easiest way to make a pie crust from scratch! You mix up the ingredients in a saucepan and then press the dough into a pie pan to make this shortbread pie crust. You can make this shortbread pie crust recipe in just 5 minutes. […]
Corn Queso and a Visit to Larson Farms
Inspired by my collaboration with Illinois Farm Families® and my visit to Larson Farms, I created a recipe for corn queso. This creamy cheesy queso is loaded with fresh steamed corn, tomatoes, and green chilies. I didn’t grow up close to any cornfields, and as a result, I have a deep appreciation for fresh Midwest corn. […]
The Gainsborough Bath Spa | Where to Stay in Bath England
Last time I was in London, I made the last minute decision to book a weekend getaway to Bath, and it was fantastic. We loved the hotel, the city, the people, absolutely everything. One of the reasons why we loved Bath so much is that we stayed at The Gainsborough Bath Spa, a five-star hotel […]
Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipes
Today I am sharing the easy weeknight dinner recipes that I rely on to get dinner to the table without much fuss or time commitment. Sadly, summer is over, the days are getting shorter, and we are back to our routine. Even though we don’t have kids and hectic school schedules to juggle, Fall is […]
Chicken Soup with Butternut Squash, Barley, and Kale
My recipe for Chicken Soup with Butternut Squash, Barley, and Kale brings together fall flavors in a healthy and hearty soup that your family is sure to love. Charles loves soup more than anyone I have ever met. I often make soup for him before I head out of town so that I know he […]