FOOD | LIFESTYLE | TRAVEL
If you live, or have lived, in the Chicago suburbs, COOPER’S HAWK WINERY & RESTAURANTS is likely one of your favorite restaurants for a great meal and a great glass of wine. Having lived in the NW suburbs, the South Barrington location was where I went for a glass of wine with my girls, or a […]
Read MoreFor 15 years, BIN 36 was a mainstay in the River North area of Chicago. We knew the sign, knew the menu had lots of delicious items, and most importantly, knew the amazing wine program it offered. When I worked on the other side of the river, Bin 36 was where we took clients for […]
Read MoreI have a handful of go-to spots for what I know will be a good meal every single time. Siena Tavern is on that list. We happened to have a gorgeous Saturday afternoon this weekend, so the sis and I made a stop at Siena for a nice lunch on the patio. After being completely […]
Read MoreThere’s not much to say about this, except that it’s one of the simplest, most delicious things that I eat several times a week. Not only does it taste good, but it’s good for you, too! Today’s avo toast is just 12-grain brown bread, avocado slices, plus a sprinkling of kosher salt, pepper and some […]
Read MoreRECIPE BELOW – SERVES 2-3 INGREDIENTS 1 cup of quinoa 1lb raw shrimp, unpeeled 1T kosher salt 1T cracked black pepper 1tsp KO spice mix (ask me about it!) 1tsp garlic powder 1tsp cayenne pepper 3T olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 avocado, cut into 1″ cubes ½ cup grape tomatoes, cut in half […]
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