While Thanksgiving will look different this year, we will still be celebrating. Our celebration might be smaller, but the menu will still include potatoes, so I have rounded up my favorite Thanksgiving potato recipes. This list includes classics like mashed potatoes and sweet potato casserole plus some less typical options like maple pecan sweet potatoes […]
Mini Apple Pies
These mini apple pies are a fun twist on classic apple pie and the individual serving size makes them easy to serve! Apple pie is my husband’s favorite dessert. It’s the only dessert that Charles gets excited about. Recently I made Mini Apple Pies and I loved how they turned out. There is nothing cuter […]
Taking an Amtrak Sleeper Cabin from Chicago to Boston, with a Baby
Last month, we took an Amtrak Sleeper Cabin from Chicago to Boston, with a baby. It was a 21.5-hour journey each way, but we feel that this is the safest way to travel right now. The idea to take the train to Boston came out of a low point. About 6 weeks after giving birth […]
Jewel-Osco’s Wine Advent Calendar
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Jewel-Osco. All opinions are 100% mine. Today we are preparing for the holiday season by talking about Jewel Osco’s Wine Advent Calendar! What could be more fun than 24 days of wine? Must be legal drinking age to enjoy. The holidays are going 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 […]
Easy Costume Ideas for Men
A collection of easy costume ideas for men! Many of these men’s Halloween costumes can be assembled by using things you probably have at home already. During our 3+ months of quarantine, Charles’s company hosted virtual happy hours and we thought it was funny for him to wear a different costume each week – his […]
Caramelized Onion and Cauliflower Soup
A rich and creamy caramelized onion and cauliflower soup that is the perfect healthy comfort food meal. The wonderful thing about cauliflower soup is that it has a creamy taste and texture, even though it doesn’t contain any cream. Once pureed, the cauliflower becomes creamy. This is the type of soup that warms you up […]
Baby Shower Gift / New Mom Gifts
Looking for a baby shower gift or a gift for a new mom? Here are my picks. Since Gwen entered the world, I have received many messages from people asking for help selecting gifts for friends who are expecting. I’ve gathered up some of my favorite gift ideas here. These gifts are thoughtful and all […]
Easy Fleurs de Prairie Rosé Spaghetti Bolognese
This quick and easy to make Fleurs de Prairie Rosé Spaghetti Bolognese is the perfect end of summer / start of fall recipe – it’s a lighter version of comfort food that combines the rich flavors of ground beef and tomatoes with the fresh taste of rosé. Today I am excited to be teaming up […]
Sweet and Spicy Sausage and Farfalle
Sweet and Spicy Sausage and Farfalle is a 20 minute dinner recipe that I grew up eating, and fell in love with again as an adult. It is one of the easiest recipes you can ask for, and the speedy preparation time makes it a perfect weeknight dinner option. When I was growing up I […]
Easy Two Ingredient Chia Seed Pudding
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Jewel-Osco. All opinions are 100% mine. This recipe for an easy two-ingredient chia seed pudding is a go-to for meal prepping snacks! I’ve teamed up with my local grocery store, Jewel-Osco to share how I use O Organics® and Open Nature® plant-based products to […]
Experiences That Make You a Chicagoan
Today, on my 12th anniversary of moving to Chicago, I am recounting the experiences that made me a Chicagoan… When I moved here I was 24 and I had no idea how long I would stay in Chicago – I was just ready to get out of NYC. In the past 12 years I’ve met […]