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 […]
Quick and Easy Healthy Recipes
Whether you are trying to lose weight, cook more meals at home, or just incorporate more vegetables into your diet, these quick and easy healthy recipes are here to help. We are just about two months in 2020, which means that the enthusiasm over new years resolutions has faded. This is when it gets hard. I […]
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 […]
Spicy White Chicken Chili
This Spicy White Chicken Chili is made with roasted poblano peppers, chunks of chicken, beans, and a blend of spices. A smokey spice gives this creamy white chicken chili life and brings out the hint of lime juice. This is just the meal that you want on a cold winter day. You might be wondering […]
Enchiladas Suizas Grilled Cheese
Chicken soaked in a roasted tomatillo enchilada sauce gets added to a grilled cheese to make this Enchiladas Suizas Grilled Cheese. It’s flavorful and slightly spicy; it’s a way to turn a grilled cheese into a more filling meal. This recipe is inspired by my love of both Mexican food and grilled cheese. It is […]
Maternity Essentials
Here are the 10 maternity essentials that I have been relying on throughout my pregnancy. I have a less is more philosophy when it comes to maternity clothing. This will be my only pregnancy (definitely not doing IVF again) so I don’t want to spend money on clothing that I will only need for a […]
What to do in Portsmouth, NH
Portsmouth, New Hampshire is a small coastal city with lots of history. It was settled in 1623 making it one of the country’s oldest cities. In the past few years the city has earned buzz for its restaurants, bars, and boutiques. It’s become one of the cool New England cities where young people want to […]
Scrambled Egg Grilled Cheese
A Scrambled Egg Grilled Cheese is an easy make brunch that combines two of my favorite foods. This is the ultimate breakfast sandwich, and one of my go-to breakfasts to make at home on the weekend. This meal is part breakfast sandwich and part grilled cheese. I added scrambled eggs, mashed avocado, cheddar, bacon, tomato, […]
What to do in Philadelphia
A guide of what to do in Philadelphia including historic sites and the best places to eat. Philadelphia. This city was the first capital of the United States of America as well as the location where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed. It is one of the best places to immerse yourself […]
Caramel S’mores Bars
Learn how to make Caramel S’mores Bars with a brown butter graham cracker crust, a layer of caramel, soft melt-in-your-mouth chocolate, and toasted marshmallows. This S’mores Bars recipe was inspired by Summer House Santa Monica, a bright sunny restaurant in Lincoln Park. Right when you walk in the door to the restaurant you see a […]
17 Things That Surprised Me About Pregnancy
Pregnancy has been a wild ride so far. There are so many symptoms that I didn’t expect. Obviously every woman and every pregnancy is different, but I thought that I would share my experience. Here are the things that surprised me about pregnancy. Please don’t read this as a list of complaints. My intention is […]
23 Easy Pasta Recipes
These easy pasta recipes are the comfort food meals that I crave this time of year. Today I am sharing my favorite no-stress wholesome pasta recipes to help us make it through the winter and to help make dinnertime a little easier. Pasta is the food that I would happily eat every single day. It’s […]