Neuschwanstein Castle, Fussen, Germany It has been about two weeks since I returned from Europe and I have had some time to process the trip and all of the beautiful, amazing places we went. The jet lag has FINALLY worn off. I … [Read more...]
May 21, 2013 by 20 Comments
Avocado Hummus
Good Morning! I hope you had a nice weekend! Chicago had beautiful weather this weekend and we spent most of it planting our garden. We are a little late to the game because of our trip to Europe but it is up and … [Read more...]
May 17, 2013 by 12 Comments
Roasted Cauliflower with Almonds and Panko Topping
Are you one of the many people in this world that doesn't like cauliflower? If you said yes, you are not alone. My husband is right there with you along with a lot of other people. For a long time we just didn't eat … [Read more...]
May 16, 2013 by 8 Comments
Green Smoothie
Good Morning! My mind is still foggy from our trip to Europe and I think the jet lag has seriously set in. Where is the Italian espresso when you need it!? But I think I am slowly but surely being thrown back into the swing of … [Read more...]
May 9, 2013 by 15 Comments
Baked Fish with Tahini Sauce and Toasted Pine Nuts
Good Morning and greetings from Italy! Today is our 8th day in Europe and we are spending the day touring Florence. My sister was lucky enough to study abroad in Florence during college and I have heard nothing but good … [Read more...]
May 7, 2013 by 10 Comments
Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake
Buongiorno from Italy! My husband and I are in Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy and taking a day trip to Cinque Terre, a place I have always wanted to see in person. This is a picture my sister took when she visited Cinque … [Read more...]
May 1, 2013 by 21 Comments
Pineapple Zucchini Bread
Guten Morgen! Are you wondering what the heck I just said? Well those that speak German know-- good morning in German! Today begins our adventures in Europe. First stop, Munich! After a 9 hour overnight flight we will arrive … [Read more...]
April 29, 2013 by 17 Comments
Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
Hello there and happy Monday! I hope you had a fabulous weekend. The weather in Chicago was beautiful and we spent much needed time outside. Oh how I missed vitamin D. We also spent a lot of our weekend packing up for our … [Read more...]
April 26, 2013 by 16 Comments
Pineapple Mango Guacamole
Cinco de Mayo is fast approaching! In my college days Cinco de Mayo was one of my favorite holidays. My girlfriends would all head to one of our favorite restaurants in Champaign, IL and celebrate with margaritas, chips, salsa, … [Read more...]
April 24, 2013 by 11 Comments
Corn Chowder
Last week was a strange week! It started with the horrible tragedy in Boston and the fire in Texas at the fertilizer plant (both of which are much worse than anything that happened to me last week). Both of these horrific … [Read more...]
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