Food Diary: Slim Down
Ok so my first two weeks in LA weren’t exactly as healthy as I thought they’d be… Yes, it’s true there are SO many more options for healthy eating out here but at the same time there are just as many places that are beyond delicious, not healthy at all, & calling my name. Some of my favorite spots […]
No Sugar Added Peach Crumble Recipe
When it comes to dessert I’m sort of a snob. If I’m truly going to indulge, it’s got to be worth it. At the same time, I constantly struggle with the catastrophic (dramatic, I know) battle of wanting something refreshing or something super sweet. That second part might make sense for this recipe but the indulging part? […]
Cereal Milk Truffles Recipe
You know that last scoop slurp of cereal milk at the end of your giant bowl of cereal that’s the epitome of saving the best for last? It’s easily my favorite & probably yours too SO I decided to create a cereal milk truffle that tastes exactly like that but with the texture of a cold, gooey […]
Public Lives: Ali Stone | Secret Recipes: Banana Cake
Ali Stone, photographer & blogger behind Those White Walls, has taught me oh so many things over the past few years. How to properly shoot a camera (who the heck knew there were that many features on one little camera??), to always use Mexican vanilla extract instead when baking, & that her Bubby’s Banana Cake is one of the best desserts. Ever. […]
The Best Salads In Chicago
Chicago is a city known for it’s deep dish pizza & hot dogs. So why you might ask would I choose to focus on salads? Of course I love a good slice of pizza & hot dog as much as the next “Chicago-ian” (I miss it already!) but balance is key. Plus salads tend to get a […]
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Chia Seed Pudding Recipe
Honestly I think the hardest part about making new chia seed pudding recipes is figuring out what to write, right here. How do I categorize something that technically is a breakfast food but tastes like dessert? I could tell you how it’s a one step recipe that seriously couldn’t be easier to make, but surely […]
Peach, Burrata, Pistachio, & Cherry Salad Recipe
For my last meal in Chicago I went to Prosecco, one of my favorite spots, with my Dad. I ordered the truffle pasta as I always do & let my Dad order the appetizers (he’s a crazy, in the best way possible, over orderer & I love it). One of the many we got for […]
Sparkling Flower Popsicle Recipe
These popsicles are everything I love in a recipe: healthy, tasty, beyond simple to make, loaded with flowers, & made with sparkling water! Of course, if you’re over 21 you can totally swap out the water for some good ole rosé. As we get into fall (ah, so soon!) I definitely gravitate towards something a little […]
Chicago Bucket List
Ah! I cannot believe it’s just about 3 weeks until I move to LA. There are SO many things I’m going to miss about Chicago, I don’t even know where to begin. After living here for nearly 4 years I’ve tried some of the most incredible restaurants, explored nearly every neighborhood, shopped at tons of local […]
Chunky Monkey Chocolate PB Banana Bark Recipe
This recipe miiiight be what Gwen Stefani was talkin’ about in ‘Hollaback Girl’. A smooth mix of chocolate & peanut butter bark topped with banana marshmallows, seriously this stuff b-a-n-a-n-a-s. Plus it could not be easier to make. The full recipe is below but basically you melt the chocolate & PB for a few seconds, swirl ’em […]