3 Easy & Delicious Easter Dessert Recipes
With Easter just around the corner we decided to round up 3 of our favorite go-to, super easy desserts: rainbow ganache, bunny cakes, & Easter bark. Enjoy! xo We made this pastel rainbow drip cake using the same recipe as our regular rainbow drip cake (although it’s anything but a regular cake!). You can get the delicious […]
Where To Eat: Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que may be relatively new to Chicago but the restaurant itself has been around since the early ’80s. While they’re expanded locations the restaurant concept has remained the same. With locations in New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Maryland, & now Illinois, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que has made quite a name for itself in the BBQ world. After […]
Sale Shopping
I’ve been online shopping a lot lately. Like, a lot, a lot. Oops. Luckily, this time of year there are always major sales. ShopBop (where this outfit is from) recently marked down a ton & so did Revolve Clothing. Plus the DIY choker necklace tutorial we recently featured is under $10 & you can make it yourself here! Shop this outfit as well as my favorite […]
Chocolate Banana Coconut Pie Layered Cake Recipe
After my apple pie layered cake recipe I tried to think of more pie/cake possibilities. It seemed like a fun idea to just use pies to create a layered cake, however, pies can be very time consuming to make & with Pi Day just around the corner I didn’t have hours on end (who does?!) to make the pies & then assemble […]
Candied Bacon Wrapped Dates
Bacon wrapped dates are one of my all-time favorite foods. Seriously, put a place in front of me & it’ll look like I just entered an eating contest, all of them being gone within 2 minutes. In fact, I’m eating the last two of this batch while I type this post. Thank goodness I only […]
Spring
With the warmer temperatures slowly but surely approaching it’s time to break out those spring pieces you’ve been itching to wear. By opting for a layered look you’re guaranteed comfort despite any weather mishaps that may spontaneously occur (& boy do they occur here in Chicago!). This t-shirt from T by Alexander Wang is beyond comfortable & the perfect piece […]
Wine Nights With WineSimple
Wine nights are the perfect excuse to get together with friends. The perfect excuse to stay in. To let yourself unwind after a busy day. Wine nights are fantastic. Or at least I think so! Yet the biggest struggle I encounter with wine nights is schlepping the wine, along with groceries (after all, cheese & […]
Apple Pie Layered Cake Recipe
This past Thanksgiving I made my first apple pie & was instantly obsessed with it. The warm caramel sauce, tart Granny Smith apples, & of course the flakey pie crust resulted in a delicious combination. So with my love for food hybrids in mind, I set out to create something using the same apple pie recipe I had already […]
Eating Healthy On A Budget: Pad Thai Turkey Lettuce Wraps Recipe
Eating healthy on a budget can seem nearly impossible at times. Organic & natural foods tend to be more expensive which can sometimes deter people from purchasing them Yet the longterm benefits of eating healthy completely outweigh the costs. Someone once said to me, “You can either pay more for the healthy foods now or you’ll end […]
Apple Pie Cinnamon Roll Recipe
Using the dough from this ginormous recipe, the icing from this miniature recipe, & the caramel sauce from this delicious breakfast recipe I present to you PLSR’s latest hybrid recipe: apple pie cinnamon rolls. A combination of two classic American desserts, this recipe is one that’s acceptable to serve year-round. Replace your boring cinnamon rolls during those cold winter […]