cooking, baking, and a home in the making
Well, I think fall is actually here. We had some 90-degree weather for a recent trip to Michigan which was amazing because I could handle summer for another 3 months a year if possible! We visited my husband’s parents and my grandparents and could not …
I mentioned before that I received this Absolut Chicago Vodka as a going away gift when I moved. Since I already covered a cocktail recipe, I decided to make a pasta dish with this rosemary and olive flavored booze and take my first stab at …
Have you noticed how much I love pasta? Think about how much I LOVE pasta. Now turn that around and understand that I hate doing the dishes as much as I love pasta. Yeah, I really hate it. So, when I am able to make …
I am 100% not ready for fall yet. It’s September and I’m already feeling regret about my lack of time spent at the pool, the minuscule amount of hot dogs I’ve consumed and the fact that I only went to one baseball game. I’m trying …
I moved into my current Northside Chicago apartment 2 years ago on my birthday. Even though I was stressed with the task of unpacking, I managed to go to this AMAZING little Italian place called Caro Mio to celebrate turning 25. They have homemade pastas, …
Do you ever have one of those days where you just need to indulge? A couple weekends ago I watched the Red Wings get humiliated by the Blackhawks and I needed something to eat to keep from sobbing. I boiled some water, thawed out some …
I LOVE wine. Just in case my 11-bottle purchase in Traverse City over the summer wasn’t a good hint, I will clarify that I absolutely love wine. I try to use them in sauces whenever I feel comfortable. I’ve made homemade marinara sauce before, but …
I mentioned in my last post that my Dad visited last weekend. When I was younger he was a bit of a snacker. I remember one time I was selling cookies for a cheerleading fundraiser and I walked into the living room after I woke …