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in Eating In, Eats & Drinks • July 10, 2018

I absolutely love to cook at home but the past couple of weeks, my evenings have been filled with packing, unpacking and settling into our new home. We treated ourselves to Lou Malnatis via Grubhub and couldn’t be happier. Grubhub is the nation’s leading online and mobile food ordering company dedicated to connecting hungry diners with local takeout restaurants. The... Share this:PinterestTwitterFacebookEmailMorePrintTumblr

Recipe: Shishito Peppers with Peapod + GIVEAWAY

in Eating In, Eating Out, Eats & Drinks, Giveaways, Health, Recipe • February 28, 2017

There seems to be a notion that food bloggers enjoy extrava gant home cooked meals 7 days a week and have all the time in the world to go grocery shopping. But in reality, there are only so many hours in a day. Hence my happiness when my friend introduced me to Peapod few weeks ago. Founded in 1989, they are the country’s oldest online grocery delivery... Share this:PinterestTwitterFacebookEmailMorePrintTumblr

Recipe: Korean Soft Tofu with Kimchi Stew (Soon Du Bu Kimchi Jigae)

in Eating In, Eats & Drinks, Recipe • November 30, 2016

There seems to be a notion that food bloggers enjoy extravagant home cooked meals 7 days a week. But in reality, at least for me, I’m constantly eating out during the week. Because at the end of a full work day at the office, I’m exhausted to be in the kitchen. As of late, to cut down on eating out during the week, this Soon Du Bu Kimchi Jigae aka Korean Soft Tofu with Kimchi Stew have been in constant rotation at our house. I grew up eating this soup and it’s a staple in any Korean kitchen. It’s an all-in-one meal with a... Share this:PinterestTwitterFacebookEmailMorePrintTumblr

Matcha Green Tea Pancakes Recipe (Gluten-Free and High-Protein)

in Eating In, Eats & Drinks, Health, Recipe • February 24, 2016

Looking for an easy gluten-free pancake recipe? Since I’ve been eating healthier and cooking at home more, I developed my matcha gluten-free, high protein recipe a few weeks ago and since then, have been our go-to. One of the main ingredients is matcha green tea powder. Studies have shown that matcha has high levels of antioxidants... Share this:PinterestTwitterFacebookEmailMorePrintTumblr

noosa® rules the yoghurt market

in Eating In, Eats & Drinks • November 4, 2015

There is a new player taking over the yoghurt-game in local dairy aisles around the city. noosa®, which takes its name from a picturesque town on the Sunshine Coast of Australia, is a yoghurt unlike any other in that it is equally delicious as both a stand-alone snack and a specialty ingredient in larger dishes. The Australian style yoghurt is uniquely thick and deliciously sweet and tart. The Colorado-based company’s secret to amazing yoghurt is whole milk, a touch of honey, and purée made with real fruit. noosa® sources milk locally from family farms and... Share this:PinterestTwitterFacebookEmailMorePrintTumblr

Tteokbokki (Korean Spicy Rice Cakes)

in Eating In, Eats & Drinks • October 21, 2015

We are not so much what we eat, but what we remember we have eaten. When I was five years old, I walked in my mom’s kitchen one Saturday morning and smelled the most delicious smells coming from her kitchen. She called me to the room with those enticing aromas and placed a plate of ‘tteokbokki’ in front of me. Then she told me to eat quickly or else it would get cold. The way the rice cakes disappeared in my mouth as I ate it delighted me. The... Share this:PinterestTwitterFacebookEmailMorePrintTumblr

How to Brew the Perfect Cup of Coffee at Home

in Eating In, Eats & Drinks • September 1, 2015

Today, I’m proud to announce a new partnership with Starbucks, the largest coffeehouse company in the world. While, no two days are alike in the life of Chicago Food Girl, my morning cup of coffee remains a consistent staple of my daily routine. As an avid-coffee drinker, I’m fortunate to live near several Starbucks, but I don’t always have the time or patience to wait in-line. Thanks to Starbucks, I recently discovered how to home-brew the perfect cup of... Share this:PinterestTwitterFacebookEmailMorePrintTumblr

Top 3 Urban Gardening Tips for Beginners

in Eating In, Eats & Drinks, Health • August 9, 2015

If you’ve been following me for a while, then you know last summer I really got into gardening. Living in the heart of a big city often means cramped living. I may lack a yard, but living in an urban environment doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your love of gardening. Thanks to Burpee’s, the first name in home gardening, I was able to collaborate with them this year to expand my green thumb. They are a company of exclusive varieties of vegetables, herbs, seeds and flowers that are ideal for... Share this:PinterestTwitterFacebookEmailMorePrintTumblr

Cocktails Courier and bridesmaids and bachelorettes, oh my!

in Eating In, Eating Out, Eats & Drinks, Events • August 7, 2015

This weekend, I was tasked with hosting a bachelorette party in the city for one of my closest college girlfriends. It was quite delightful being at the epicenter of her worlds colliding – I had the pleasure of meeting several magnificent ladies from different eras of my friend’s life, childhood to post-college. And what better way to foster new girl-friendships than over some icebreakers in liquid form? Special delivery! Enter Cocktail Courier, AKA classy in a box. It’s... Share this:PinterestTwitterFacebookEmailMorePrintTumblr

Interview with Executive Chef Tanya Baker, 2015 James Beard Award Finalist and a Rising Star in Chicago

in Eating In, Eating Out, Eats & Drinks, Events, Recipe • May 4, 2015

Most Chefs will tell you that they don’t cook for money but rather for the love of food. Executive Chef Tanya Baker of The Boarding House in Chicago is no exception. For the first year in a row, she’s a finalist for one of the food world’s most prestigious awards: the James Beard Foundation Rising Star Chef of the Year Award, given to a chef age 30 or younger who demonstrates an impressive talent and who is likely to have a significant impact on the industry in years... Share this:PinterestTwitterFacebookEmailMorePrintTumblr