Life

My husband and I love mustard. It is a perfect fat free and low calorie ingredient that packs lots of flavor. When the friendly folks at Green Mountain Mustard in …

Chicago takes St. Patrick’s Day very seriously. The Chicago River get dyed bright green, wewatch parades, and the bars open up far earlier than they probably should. By 3pm about …

Going Paleo inspired me to eat lots of vegetables and to prepare them in new ways. Since I wasn’t eating sugar, I learned to satisfy my sweet tooth by eating …

Looking for an easy dip recipe? This Vegan Black Bean dip is simple. The pureed black beans are creamy, and the jalapeño and chili powder give the appetizer a nice …

Recipes that save time and cut calories are the best recipes. When I first saw Sprite Zero being used to bake cupcakes on Pinterest, I was very skeptical. It doesn’t …

Naansense is a wonderful new restaurant tucked beneath the el tracks in Chicago’s loop. It just opened, but the word seems to be spreading quickly since the line was nearly …

A great dining companion can read your mind. Yesterday I had the pleasure of lunching at Bub City with my friend Brad, and he basically read my mind when he …

I love a good scone, they are my favorite food item to order at Starbucks. My Dad however, thinks scones are dry and boring. My Dad also thinks that Martha …

Paleo Pancakes made with almond flour and served with real maple syrup are a delightful way to start a Sunday morning. Although I love a good restaurant brunch, during this …

When I first told people that being on the Paleo Diet meant that I had to give up dairy, carbs, and sugar, their first reaction was, “Then what do you …

My 6 week diet and fitness challenge ended on Sunday with a final workout and weigh in. The challenge is a program that my beloved gym Atlas Performance runs several …