Yesterday a giraffe stuck his tongue out at me. I’d call that the mark of a good weekend. 🙂 This morning, I followed up a good weekend with a delicious, “Welcome to Monday” breakfast. I received these new Thomas’ Blueberry Bagel Thins as a free sample and couldn’t wait to try them. I was already […]
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The Case Of Carmen Sandiego
I don’t know about you all, but I used to think this red-trenched lady was incredibly cool. Even if she was supposed to be the villain. I have had the “Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?” theme song in my head several times over the past week. I am thrilled to share that I […]
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 […]
Celebrating + Tasting At Roy’s Restaurant
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 […]
The Great Fundraising Act
What are you waiting for? Visit the LIVE AUCTION now! If you’re interested, you can bid on a pair of Joyce Shelton mugs from yours truly here. There may be some additional goodies thrown in for good measure as well, but you’ll have to be surprised. Today it’s all about Susan — a kick ass […]
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 […]
SamSlam
The jam-packed summer adventures continue! This weekend, my fantastic friend Sam and her boyfriend, Alex, came into town for a Windy City reunion. Sam got in late Thursday night — just in time for the midnight premiere of Harry Potter! I wore my Gryffindor scarf for the occasion. 🙂 Jill, Sam and I were thrilled […]
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My name is Jenn. My nickname is Bender. I'm a 20-something entrepreneur and writer in Phoenix striving to manage a hectic schedule while maintaining my health, happiness and, most importantly, my sanity! Read more here.
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