One year ago today… …was the best day of my life. 
It’s hard to believe that today is our first anniversary. In many ways, October 16, 2010 feels like ages ago, but I can also remember every detail like it was yesterday. Bobby and I celebrated our anniversary weekend in “grand” Arizona style. We […]
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Pizza You Can SHAPE Magazine
While catching up on Twitter this morning, I stumbled across some rather exciting news. And by rather exciting, I mean I danced around my living room. I am both honored and thrilled to share that I’ve been nominated for SHAPE Magazine’s Best Healthy Eating Blogger Awards! When I sent Bobby the link to my feature, […]
Tying The Knot: Emily + Bob
Last weekend, Bobby and I attended a beautiful wedding. His co-worker, Bob, officially tied the knot with his new wife Emily, and the two of them looked blissfully happy as they shared their first dance. We had a fantastic time at the ceremony and the reception that followed, both at Spiaggia, a gorgeous restaurant and […]
The Birthday Boy, Take Three
It’s hard to believe, but my husband is officially a quarter of a century old. Tonight, we celebrated Bobby’s 25th birthday with our third annual trip to McCormick & Schmick’s. You can read about our previous adventures at the links below: The Birthday Boy Named Karen The Birthday Boy No Longer Named Karen I recently […]
Pumpkin Brew + Fall’s (Almost) Here, Too
Beyond cooler temperatures – and less humidity, thank goodness – there are a few surefire ways to know that fall is approaching. Since fall is my favorite season, I thought I would call them to your attention and also learn what you’re most excited about when the leaves begin to change. First and foremost, there […]
The Great Chicago Fire
Fi-re. Fi-re. Fi-re, fi-re, fi-re. Fi-re fi-re. Fi-re fi-re. Fi-re fi-re fi-fi-re. I’ll tell you one thing about Chicago Fire fans. They never stop cheering. One of the cheers literally repeats the word fire over and over — and over — again. Of course, the diehard fans had good reason to celebrate last night. The […]
Sunlit ‘Zona Dinners
Hello from Arizona! I’m here visiting my family for a long weekend, a weekend that involved many adventures, including the threat of a dust storm, two rounds of golf and a visit from this feline friend on our deck this morning. She looks like she is contemplating life, doesn’t she? Or maybe I’m naive and […]
My Seven Links To Start August Off Right
I have to admit — I’ve been feeling a bit out of the loop in the food blog world lately. I know “life happens” — and it happens fast — but there are days where I wonder where the past seven months have gone. Seriously. How can it be August already? It’s for this reason […]