The NATO Summit is coming to a close today, and Chicago seemed to fare pretty well. We spent much of our weekend at home as planned, making exceptions for training runs and the chance to spend some time in the sunshine. On Friday night that included a walk to Whole Foods, where we found grass-fed […]
Tag: whole foods
Japonais
Thank you all for the input on my restaurant week post! Last night’s meal at Japonais was great. My friend Lauren was my dinner buddy for the evening. After checking out the poll for the appetizers, it looked as though the Crispy Shrimp & Salmon Maki or the Lobster Rolls (I’m looking at you, Erica!) […]
Keeping Things Pinterest-ing
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 […]
Tastefully Simple
It’s been a beautiful weekend in Chicago! The very first hints of summer I’ve been in town to witness. I’ve been at the NRA Show (that’s restaurant, not rifle) this weekend working at the Flatout Bread booth, but have been able to take some time to savor a bit of fresh air…and eat some delicious […]
Dotting T’s and Crossing I’s {Or Something Like That}
There are 19 days to go until the wedding and after this weekend, we are finally feeling – at least as much as is possible – that our to-do list is under control. Bobby and I traveled to Arizona for another productive weekend that included: Meeting with our priest Putting together gift bags and favors […]
Is This Your Idea Of A Yolk? {#HLS Part III}
I just couldn’t help myself with today’s post title. I think you’ll see why soon enough! First of all, to the new readers out there who have stopped by Eating Bender these past couple of days, I say a big, sunshine-y – because I’m wearing a bright yellow shirt today – HELLO AND WELCOME! 🙂 […]
Cooking Mojo Jojo
**Winners of the SUBWAY giveaway announced at the end – did I catch you scrolling? ;)** First of all, a big birthday shout out to Savvy Julie! Plus, delayed birthday wishes to Mama Pea. Wonderful friends and bloggers – I love May birthdays! Have you heard of The Powerpuff Girls? That’s where the inspiration for […]
Timely Guest Bender: Jessie from The Happiness in Health
Hello friends! Happy Monday! Thank you so much for the sweet comments and feedback on our engagement photos! It means so much to me that you watched our slideshow. Glad you enjoyed it as much as we did 🙂 As many of you know, today is a very special day for me and my co-biz-partner-in-crime, […]