Lifestyle

On Saturday night I made steak and potatoes for dinner. Instead of making standard baked potatoes, I decided to make cheesy bacon twice baked potatoes. These potatoes are inspired by …

I happen to be from one of the most charming and perfect seaside New England villages: Kennebunkport, Maine. The air smells of salt and at night it is so quiet …

   Butternut Squash and Ricotta Gnocchi is lighter and more flavorful than traditional gnocchi. The squash is slightly sweet, while the ricotta and parmesan add a hint of saltiness. This …

Homemade pizza is one of my favorite fast dinners. I love to split the pizza down the middle and create two completely different topping combinations. Making pizza calls for creativity. …

Have you ever had this problem? Recently our kitchen started smelling funky (and not in a good way) and we realized the odor was coming from our sink disposal. Fortunately, …

Yesterday I went to Chicago Gourmet, a food festival hosted by Bon Appetite. Although it is a bit pricy (my single day ticket was $180), the price is justified by …

Fall is the best time of year to enjoy the patios at Chicago restaurants. They aren’t crowded and the weather is cool without being cold. This is the time of …

My favorite breakfast in Chicago is Southport Grocery‘s Spinach Omelet with artichokes. The problem is that Southport Grocery is so massively popular that there is usually a long wait. Plus …

Monday I mentioned that I picked up some fresh pasta from Pasta Puttana at the Green City Market. I love Pasta Puttana (which literally translates to “pasta whore”) because they …

Today is my friend Andrea’s birthday! (Happy Birthday!). Our group of friends celebrated at our weekly Sunday Night Dinner, and I made a birthday cake. I used to make birthday …

I woke up early on Saturday morning. The sun was shining. There was a cool crispness to the air. Fall had arrived. Fall in Chicago can be unpredictable. You never …