When my husband and I lived in Chicago, we’d drive to the north side of the city to have a fantastic rib dinner.  They served this cole slaw that was to die for (and I’m not much of a cole slaw fan), cheesy potatoes, and of course a big ol’ slab of ribs that would [...]

I’m up early this morning logging in to work.  It’s funny how work seems a bit easier when you can do it in your pajamas (or in my case, yoga pants and a t-shirt). It’s been quite the year for me… a new baby girl, a new job, and so many new possibilities.   I feel [...]

Have you ever felt like you’re multitasking too much?  I know, it goes against everything I stand for to say that but… for the first time in a while… I am feeling a bit stretched thin.  It’s the holidays, people!  We find ourselves hustling and bustling and second-guessing everything we’ve bought and done, and usually [...]

Ok, I promised last week to post one of my “famous” recipes.  So, I was packing for our trip, and made this in the crock pot.  By the time we were all done eating, and I had taken leftovers to our neighbor, I realized I didn’t take a picture. So, next time I make it [...]

My husband and I love going out for Tapas – basically Spanish appetizers.  When I heard there was an authentic Spanish restaurant near my parents’ home, I asked if they’d go with me sometime.  One of the dishes that I had there was called Albóndigas, or basically Spanish meatballs in a tomato sauce.  They were [...]

One of my very best friends went to Hawaii a few years back, and returned singing the praises of a dish called Kalua Pork.  His description had me drooling, and I vowed that at some point I’d try this amazing dish.  Traditionally, this pork is rubbed with sea salt and cooked in an underground oven. [...]

It’s a rainy day here in Chicagoland.  I actually walked my son to school today in the stroller with an umbrella, and then with my little baby girl in the Moby wrap against me.  I thought I was nuts at first (we only had one car today and my husband needed it to haul stuff [...]

Well it’s hard to believe that our daughter will be here in a week.   We’re all scheduled!  It’s been a long… and short.. 9 months.  I feel like it’s flown by, but at the same time I feel like the last few weeks have lasted forever!  Very typical for an impatient pregnant woman! I have [...]

Mmmm… cheese.  By now everyone knows my affinity for cheese.  So, you can see why I was drawn to this.  My son explained that he would rather have “fresh noodles” (i.e. plain) or “regular mac ‘n cheese”, but I loved it.  Not to mention it was ready in under 30 minutes, and there was very [...]

I’m trying to focus on this post.  Truly, I am.  However, our carseat and stroller were delivered yesterday to our building, and is missing.  I love strollers, and I was so excited about this new one for our little girl… and then someone steals it.  I always think people are generally good, and this makes [...]