Pesto is one of those delicious sauces that may seem intimiating to make at home, but in reality, it is super easy. With the price of pine nuts being upwards of $18 or more per pound, finding alternative nuts, and even different greens, is a great way to save some
Now that the weather is finally nice in Chicago (and monsoon season is over??), it’s a great time to get out of the house, hit up the zoo and eat Al fresco! Not a fan of the zoo, but craving a kid-friendly spot to eat Al fresco with the family
I’ve been purchasing the black bean veggie burgers from Costco recently and decided, meh, I can do better. They are pretty pricey when you break it down by the burger and they aren’t all that filling. I typically eat 2 per meal. Though they are a convenient option, making your
So I left my full-time job in December to start a membership-based meal delivery company for babies and tots. It’s something I’ve been dreaming up since last June. I’m a one-woman show right now and it’s definitely not an easy task. Hmm, no wonder why it took me this long
I’m a working mom and wife, who travels, cooks, cleans, loves, enjoys exercise and is a social butterfly. I was recently asked what my personal values are. Family, passion, integrity, work ethic, efficiency, enjoying the pleasures in life and balance; these values are pretty high on my list. Lately I’ve
Like many health-conscious Chicagoans, I’ve dined, and even seen a couple of live shows at Uncommon Ground in Wrigleyville over the years. I’ve always enjoyed the bright, natural ambience, attentive service, and loved whichever hopeful artist I chose to see, and of course, the food. It wasn’t until recently that
This week I had the privileged of attending a local workshop hosted by Second City and sponsored by LUNA – you know the female version of Clif Bars? I wasn’t planning on writing a post about the afternoon, but am feeling differently this morning. I feel empowered. I learned something,
If you are just landing on this page, welcome! I shared a post last week about how I’m committing to losing weight the healthy way. I had my first baby 6 months ago and gained 50+ pounds (wowza!!!). Let’s just say things got a little crazy in the third trimester
This creamy vegan protein shake recipe keeps me full for hours and tastes like a treat. The kale is well disguised (in case green things scare you!). It’s incredible. I guarantee that you will forget it’s actually healthy for you!! 24 grams of protein per serving too!
There’s a fine line between being obsessive about what you eat and losing weight the healthy way. I had an eating disorder so the line is very fine. It can be scary to think about counting calories and “weighing in”. However, the time has come and I need, okay, I