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Healthy Pasta Cookbook Review + Free Giveaway

in Eating In, Eating Out, Eats & Drinks, Events, Giveaways • April 29, 2015

“Eating pasta can be advantageous to your health, satisfying, and economical. Pasta should be a staple in every kitchen.” I don’t know about you but healthy and pasta are my two favorite words. As soon as I received my cookbook from the dynamic Bastianich sibling duos, I knew this would be one I would not be able to put down. As an owner of more than one dozen restaurants—including Babbo, which he co-owns with chef Mario Batali—it’s... Share this:PinterestTwitterFacebookEmailMorePrintTumblr

Balsamic Vinegar Pearls Recipe

in Eating In, Eats & Drinks, Recipe • April 20, 2015

I’ll be the first to admit that I love fancy anything. I love finishing touches that make my dishes extra special. My co-worker invited me over for dinner and her husband introduced me to balsamic vinegar “caviars” this weekend so I decided to re-create them myself. These little beautiful balls are a simple and fantastic way to add a touch of molecular gastronomy to your dishes since the balsamic vinegar is transformed into tiny jelly balls using agar agar and... Share this:PinterestTwitterFacebookEmailMorePrintTumblr

Haemul Pajeon: Savory Seafood Korean-style pancakes

in Eating In, Eats & Drinks • April 12, 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 grandmother’s front door 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 ‘haemul pajeon’ in front of me. Then she told me to eat quickly or else it would get cold. The way the pancake disappeared in my mouth as... Share this:PinterestTwitterFacebookEmailMorePrintTumblr

Best Kalbi Recipe: Korean BBQ Shortribs

in Eating In, Eats & Drinks • March 24, 2015

Photo: My dad’s perfect kalbi It’s almost BBQ season! No Korean BBQ dishes is complete without Kalbi Gui, grilled marinated beef short ribs. By definition, kalbi means “ribs,”and gui means “grilled.” You will often find these short ribs in two different cuts – the first is a flank cut, when the ribs are thinly cut (about 1/4 inch thick) across the bones and the English cut, when the ribs are separated... Share this:PinterestTwitterFacebookEmailMorePrintTumblr

Guilt-Free Phormula-1 Cinnamon Crunch Cereal Protein Pancakes

in Beauty, Eating In, Eats & Drinks, Health • February 26, 2015

I have struggled with weight and my relationship with food for as long as I can remember. It all started when was sitting in my school’s cafeteria eating a stack of chocolate chip pancakes, when I overheard a boy asking another boy how he could tell my twin sister and I apart. His reply was, “Mina is the fat twin.” As soon as I heard those words, I started using food to... Share this:PinterestTwitterFacebookEmailMorePrintTumblr

My Grandmother’s Korean Bulgogi Recipe aka Korean BBQ

in Eating In, Eats & Drinks • February 2, 2015

I have been hesitant to share my Grandmother’s Korean Bulgogi recipe because it has been passed down from generation to generation, with each person perfecting it along the way. This dish was a staple growing up in our house and I’ve been eating it all my life. She taught me how to make it, along with her famous rice cakes, when I was in middle school. Whenever I make this, I feel like I’m back in her kitchen in South Korea cooking with her. Here’s my Grandma and I in... Share this:PinterestTwitterFacebookEmailMorePrintTumblr

Factor 75: Fit Food Delivered to Your Door

in Eating In, Eating Out, Eats & Drinks, Giveaways, Health • January 14, 2015

Happy Wednesday! Who else has trouble making healthy meals at home? With my corporate day job, writing and designing my blog, attending social events, volunteering and fitting in gym time – it’s become harder to find the time to incorporate healthy eating while on the go. That’s why I was excited when I was approached by the founder of Factor 75, Nick, few weeks ago to see if I would be interested in trying their service. Factor 75 is a personal chef service in Chicago that specializes in the preparation... Share this:PinterestTwitterFacebookEmailMorePrintTumblr

3 Secret Amenities You Need To Know About The American Club Resort: Trip Recap (Part 2)

in Eating In, Eating Out, Eats & Drinks, Events, Festivals, Health, Travel • December 17, 2014

Once a dormitory for immigrant employees with a pub, bowling alley and barbershop, The American Club remerged in 1981 as a full-service hotel. Today this Tudor-style redbrick building welcomes guests with gracious hospitality that has earned a Forbes Five-Star and AAA 5-diamond rating. Located in Kohler, Wisconsin, The American Club is primarily known for its luxury spa, fine dining and championship golf courses. However, part 2 of my review will focus on some of the other, lesser-known amenities. My weekend at Kohler, Wisconsin, included attendance at some of their best restaurants and activities of my choice. Each of the listed activities... Share this:PinterestTwitterFacebookEmailMorePrintTumblr

Recap: What an Epic 29th Birthday Dinner at Ruxbin Chicago Looks Like

in Eating In, Eating Out, Eats & Drinks, Outfit of the Day, Style • December 11, 2014

BIRTHDAY GIRLS / TWINS WITH CHEF EDWARD LEE This past Sunday night, my twin sister, Hanna and I celebrated our 29th birthday and it was a blast! Every year, we overdo it with a a huge dinner with 20+ people but decided to keep things small and simple. We only invited one of our best friends who resides in Chicago, Dana (and her husband, Elliot), whom we have known since 6th school. We decided to have dinner at one of my favorite restaurants, Ruxbin, a 2011 Top 10 Best New Restaurants nominated by Bon... Share this:PinterestTwitterFacebookEmailMorePrintTumblr

Ultimate Food and Restaurants Guide for The American Club Resort in Kohler, WI

in Beauty, Eating In, Eating Out, Eats & Drinks, Events, Festivals, Travel • December 9, 2014

In 1918, the American Club building itself was built as a dorm for all Kohler employees. Once a dormitory for immigrant employees with a pub, bowling alley and barbershop, The American Club Resort remerged in 1981 as a full-service hotel. Today this Tudor-style redbrick building welcomes guests with gracious hospitality that has earned a Forbes Five-Star and AAA 5-diamond rating, due to its campus of luxury destinations offering guests the latest in bathroom technology and design. Located in Kohler, Wisconsin, 60 miles north of Milwaukee, the Club is primarily known for its luxury spa, fine dining and championship golf... Share this:PinterestTwitterFacebookEmailMorePrintTumblr