(2 votes, average: 2.50 out of 5)It’s swim season and that means that we’re waking up before 5AM and packing an SUV full of gear that helps us spend 8 hours sitting outside of a high school pool. I know that may not sound fantastic, but honestly, it’s amazing to get to watch our boys love the sport and be a…
See Recipe (1 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5)Summer is absolutely my favorite time of year – the sunshine, the weather, the pace and most of all, the produce! This is our fourth year growing our garden and every year I feel like we get better and better at creating consistently delicious and nutritious fruit and vegetables. This year, we’ve planted our largest…
See Recipe (1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)When spring begins to come here in California one of my favorite things to do is to find all the craziest looking heirloom tomatoes that I can. I only discovered these gems a few years ago when we moved out west, unfortunately for the Midwest, these delicious fruit are just not the same out there. This…
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(3 votes, average: 4.33 out of 5)I don’t know about you, but I love soup! I grew up with a Jewish mother who could turn any combination of vegetables and proteins into a sumptuous and hearty soup that would make you feel warm and comfortable with every spoon. Living in the midwest, there were a lot of days that you just…
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(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)As we get into the colder season all I can think about is comfort foods that make me feel warm and cozy. Today, it was particularly wet and cold outside and the whole family just wanted to curl up, watch a movie and enjoy something that would stick to our bellies. Though it would be…
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(2 votes, average: 3.00 out of 5)As we barrel into the holiday season there are a lot of opportunities to eat, drink and be merry! We have a crazy schedule over these few weeks of festivities and I’m feeling both excited and overwhelmed at the same time. I’m trying not to take on too much or create too many events that…
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(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)This time of year I pull out all my fall colored scarves, jackets and gloves. The autumnal colors and warm textures create a sense of comfort and coziness that is so unique to this time of year. By the way, if you’re looking for incredible new Italian handmade leather gloves, a friend just launched a…
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(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)This week I had an incredible experience traveling in Northern California with new friends and discovering some really exciting parts of this state that I haven’t seen before. After five years, I’m still amazed at all that this state has to offer, between the landscape, food and wine! The Sonoma area is very well known…
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(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)I’m not sure about you, but I have seen hundreds of spaghetti squash recipes floating around the internet lately and I have finally decided it is time to try one out! They always look really impressive, healthy and colorful, but I have to admit, I was a bit intimidated and also not sure the flavor…
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(1 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5)After months of hot days, today finally cooled down to jacket weather and that means it’s time for stew! Growing up, my mom was always making delicious soups and stews that warmed us even during the coldest Chicago winters. One of my favorite memories is that aroma you get when you walk into a home…
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