Christmas in Chicago

Christmas in Chicago

“Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection” — Winston Churchill

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Salmon Wellington for Christmas Eve

Salmon Wellington for Christmas Eve

My mother’s side of the family is 100% Polish Catholic which means we don’t actually open our presents and celebrate Christmas on Christmas Day. Instead we celebrate with a large “fish only” meal (similar to Lent) on Christmas Eve, and…

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A Puggy Holiday

A Puggy Holiday

“Christmas will always be as long as we stand heart to heart and hand in hand” — Dr. Seuss

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Florida Adventures || Columbia Restaurant Part Two

Florida Adventures || Columbia Restaurant Part Two

Last week I told you about my family’s enormous obsession with Florida’s oldest continuously operating restaurant and the oldest Spanish restaurant in the United States, the Columbia. But one post can’t possibly do justice to this spectacular little restaurant so here is…

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Florida Adventures || Columbia Restaurant Part One

Florida Adventures || Columbia Restaurant Part One

Earlier this month I packed up my bags and headed south to Florida with my sister Em to visit our grandmother and celebrate her birthday! The views from the plane were pretty spectacular that morning.

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