

Something to Taco 'Bout
There are very few things I don't like when it comes to food (the rest of the world is another story). Some of these items are...


I Love This Bar
I am a huge fan of power bars. Kind, Kashi, Cliff, RX, Lara -- yes, please. They're quick and easy ways to pack in a few more grams of...


Curry On My Wayward Son
TOMORROW IS HALLOWEEN. Also known as my second-favorite day of the year (tied with my birthday -- the Fourth of July is untouchable in...


Souper Troopers
Even though it was randomly 80 degrees in Chicago today (which is pretty classic crazy Chicago weather, truthfully) I'm ready to be on my...


She's My Pumpkin Pie
...hot drink of cider, such a sweet surprise, tastes so good make a grown man cry, sweet pumpkin pie YEAH! So maybe I tweaked the lyrics...


How Do You Like Them Apples?
I know I'm on a breakfast blog post kick lately but I'm not sorry because these recipes are so delicious (#modest). And today I add to...


Asian Persuasion
Dear snackers and friends, I am so sorry for the week of radio silence. I just started working part-time at Ravinia Festival (waitressing...


Wouldn't It Be Rice?
As cheesy as they are, I love The Beach Boys. Their songs are poppy enough to put you in a good mood and mellow enough to make you feel...


Grape Expectations
Consider, for a moment, the humble grape. A tiny fruit, rather unimpressive to look at, occasionally full of irritating seeds, sometimes...


Red, White and Blueberry
I come bearing gifts. Gifts in the shape of Popsicles. Popsicles that are so delicious your eyes might roll back in your head. Popsicles...