I first shared this recipe years ago, along with some pretty horrendous photos. I love the recipe, so I thought it was time to return to it, update it, and …

Charles says that I am bad luck. The only time his flights are delayed or canceled is when I am with him. It doesn’t help that Chicago and New England …

My sister Kelly is obsessed with this brussels sprout and apple salad. She made a massive batch for Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve because she wanted to add something fresh and …

I worked on a really fun collaboration this week and I am so excited to show it to you! Lindsay, who runs social media for West Elm Chicago (and who was …

This simple recipe for 30 minute bolognese is loaded with rich meaty flavor. Short on time? Make this 30 minute Bolognese Sauce. It is a simplified version of classic bolognese sauce …

Oh, January. The month when everyone tries to workout and eat healthy to make up for the fact that we indulged over the holidays. Healthy eating doesn’t have to be …

I traveled more than ever in 2016. I hiked up volcanos, climbed glaciers, rappelled through canyons, and went horseback riding through hoodoos. I visited temples in Indonesia and jungles in …

This is one my favorite posts that I get to write each year. I am kicking off 2017 by sharing a list of the best things I ate in 2016! …

Last month I had the most wonderful time in Tokyo, Singapore, and Indonesia. I was so busy that I didn’t write my usual monthly update, but I have written a …

Shouldn’t your first meal of 2017 be something extraordinary? And doesn’t a cozy brunch at home in your pajamas before settling in for a Netflix binge sound better than getting …

This easy recipe for crockpot Beef Stroganoff is one of my favorites. The incredibly tender beef is drowned in a creamy mushroom sauce and served with egg noodles. It’s a complete …