Happy February! I’m thrilled to share that I will be participating in #FebPhotoADay, a challenge I came across on – did you guess it? – Pinterest the other day, and have been excited for ever since. Here is what I’ll be documenting over the next 29 days. Today was reserved for my view. Though it’s […]
The Lazy Chef
It’s Christmastime In The City
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and last night Bobby and I celebrated City Christmas! Our tree was decked out rather nicely this year, if I do say so myself. City Christmas is what I have dubbed one of the most fantastic nights of the holiday season – the one where Bobby and […]
Traveling Pans: Pansgiving
Pansgiving terminology courtesy of Mara, who has already written a fabulous recap post. The Traveling Pans were at it again Sunday night. This month’s theme: Thanksgiving! What better way to prepare for the “big feast” than with a practice feast among friends? Would you look at that turkey? I still can’t get over how perfect […]
Vegan Apple Bottom Muffins
There were no boots with the fur, but those wouldn’t have paired quite as well with these… Earlier this week, I finally made use of the apples from our orchard adventure. There were a number of baked possibilities to choose from – pie, crisp, donuts and tarts come to mind first – but after perusing […]
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, […]
Draco Malfoy + Scones
Guess who? You may not recognize him without the white blonde hair that has become his character’s trademark, but the actor pictured above is none other than Tom Felton, who plays not-quite-Voldemort-evil villain Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter movies! Jill and I had the opportunity to attend a taping of Windy City LIVE! on […]
What I Ate Wednesday: Special Edition
Like my friend Elise, I have yet to participate in an official edition of WIAW, but I love the concept and have some very special news to share today, so here goes! In short, there’s a hummus amongus. I (finally) made hummus! This is a project that has been a long time coming, so when […]
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 […]