Happy 2017! First of all, I want to thank you reading in 2016! It’s always fun to reflect on the past year and the culinary adventures in the kitchen. When I...
With the cooler weather here, who isn’t hankering for a creamy pasta dish? To kick off Veggie-licious Week of #HealthyPastaMonth (in honor of “National Pasta Month”), I am making my...
Crab is a hit in my house. We enjoy the real deal crab, not the imitation stuff. Although fresh crab legs are a treat, since they are pricey and can be somewhat of...
How do you build a better sammie (a.k.a. sandwich)? If you’ve got a creative sandwich that you enjoy, now’s the time to showcase it! Disclosure: I am a spokesperson and one of...
It’s always a good day for a farmers market. In Chicago, the markets are in full swing from May through October with over 70 vendors bringing organic fruits, vegetables, grass fed meat,...
Who doesn’t love tomato soup? Tomatoes are a staple in many global cuisines as they are sweet and offer a “savoriness”, also known as umami. There’s a reason why we are naturally drawn...