On Tuesday morning, Bobby got some delightful news. He passed his Level II CFA exam with flying colors! I’m a proud wife. 🙂 Coincidentally, that same night we were scheduled to attend a tasting at Roy’s Restaurant downtown, as part of an opportunity to meet the new chef partner in Chicago, Chef Rhett Dukes. Now […]
Dinner
A Family Affair
It’s always a treat when my family visits us in Chicago. Last Wednesday, the Benders started arriving for a fun-filled weekend, kicked off by a trip to Cirque du Soleil, one of my favorite shows. This time around we were under the big top at the United Center to see Ovo. It was quite the […]
Grass-Fed Family
Hello and happy Sunday! Hope you have been enjoying a fabulous weekend. 🙂 I may be back in Chicago now, but the last few days at home with my family in Arizona were packed with excitement. It all started with a Saturday morning hike up Pinnacle Peak, complete with a self-timed photo at the highest […]
The Traveling Pans Take On Chicago Neighborhoods
A couple of weeks ago, the women of The Traveling Pans came together for another fun meal. This time, the theme was Chicago neighborhoods — and the location was Mara’s house! Didn’t she do an amazing job with the table setup? It was so fun and bright! My neighborhood of choice was Portage Park, which […]
The Birthday Boy Named Eric
I loved all of your guesses in my last post. I promise you that I will share what Polish dish I made soon, but right now, there is a very special announcement I need to make. My baby brother, Eric, turned 18 years young yesterday (June 17)! Look at that blonde hair! I’m here in […]
Refueling
I tend not to keep to any sort of schedule when it comes to exercise. On any given day, I will work out in the morning, afternoon or night, depending on what my other plans are for the day or how I’m feeling. Sometimes, not having a clear idea of my workout goal leads to […]
So Here’s What Happened
Bobby smiled as he read your thoughts on his video post. 🙂 Thanks for your sweet comments! So here’s what happened. After Bobby’s CFA exam, I had every intention of whipping up a fabulous meal. He called to let me know he was on his way home and I told him I was headed to […]
Memorable Meals: Risotto-A-Go-Go
Sometimes, the best laid plans for a new recipe don’t run as smoothly as you wish they would. This was not one of those times. I’ve never met a risotto I didn’t like. I love eating it in restaurants. We even served it at our wedding. But I had never tried making it myself at […]