Zucchini Carpaccio

Zucchini Carpaccio

There are few things I love more in life than zucchini — it’s my second favorite vegetable (after mushrooms, of course) and it’s proven to be one of the most versatile things we stock in our fridge. So when I…

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Summer Aperitivo at Fig & Olive

Summer Aperitivo at Fig & Olive

Summers in Chicago are always fun. But with the repeal of Illinois’ ‘Happy Hour’ Law at the end of May, “fun Chicago summers” took on a whole new meaning. Great happy hour specials and deals are popping up everywhere you look!…

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Saturday Mornings at the Farmer’s Market

Saturday Mornings at the Farmer’s Market

“The biggest thing you can do is understand that every time you’re going to the grocery store, you’re voting with your dollars. Support your farmers’ market. Support local food. Really learn to cook.” — Alice Waters

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Evanston || Sushi at Koi

Evanston || Sushi at Koi

Those who know me know I will go a long way for a good sushi roll. Sushi is definitely one of those foods that if you love it, you LOOOOOVE it. You pine for it. You dream about it. You obsess.…

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Matcha Power Smoothie Bowl

Matcha Power Smoothie Bowl

As much as I love a good dessert (especially a killer cupcake sundae), the truth is, I don’t JUST eat cupcakes. Or lobster benedicts. Or salmon tartare served in a smoked dome. With so much deliciously decadent food in my life,…

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