I grew up on pierogi. This traditional polish dish is basically an unleavened dumpling that is stuffed with potato and cheese (or other filling varieties) and served with cool sour cream or applesauce. They can be boiled, pan seared in butter or baked and they are just so delicious! Unless your from Western Massachusetts and are lucky enough to get Millies Pierogi in the refrigerator section of the grocery store, you will typically find these guys in the freezer section. Since I haven't lived ... [ Read More ]
Archives for January 2014
Buffalo Chicken Eggrolls
Not only am I'm obsessed with making my own take-out, I love making fun and interesting twists on some of my favorite dishes. One of my most exciting twists is on the classic takeout dish, eggrolls. Did you know you they are super simple to make and you can easily play around with the recipe to come up with all different kinds? My two favorites kinds of eggrolls are buffalo chicken and a simple asian vegetarian. Today I'm going to talk about the buffalo chicken since I think if ANYTHING is ... [ Read More ]
Erica’s Mind Blowing Caesar Dressing
I never thought the time would come that I would share my caesar salad recipe, but I feel like there is not better time. Last night I hit (and then exceeded) 1,000 Facebook fans. I'm just so overwhelmed with how supportive you've all been. Having a blog has always been a dream of mine and you've helped make this dream come true with your support, engagement and words of love towards me. This dressing recipe is my thank you to you all. It is honestly the best caesar dressing you will ever ... [ Read More ]
Restaurant Review: Public House
Ladies, I think I may have found the key to a happy relationship. I have two words for you, Public House. Let me explain. Frankly, I'm not a huge sports fan. Even when I'm trying to be the cute, supportive girlfriend, you can totally tell I'm not at my happiest whenever I'm hanging out at a sports bar watching 300 lb. men run into each other at full speed all in pursuit of a leather coated ball. This coupled with the greasy fried food (that was frozen first) and drunk guys screaming (for what ... [ Read More ]
A Weight-Loss Secret Revealed!
I'll be honest, I am not a nutrition or a fitness expert. I am, however, really good at keeping off those few extra holiday pounds (you know, the ones that inevitably find their way to your hips and thighs) and maintaing a constant healthy weight. I used to always find my weight uncontrollable. Like one minute I was feeling great and 3 days later I was bloated and 8 lb. heavier. Over the past 3 or so years, I've tried every fad diet on the planet. Whether it's the Master Cleanse, the South ... [ Read More ]
Restaurant Review: Sushi Taiyo
With all the amazing sushi options in Chicago, it's helpful to have a little help navigating, right? A few weeks ago, one of my friends, Rikki, came to me and said that I had to check out this adorable sushi restaurant in the heart of the Gold Coast. She said this place has been her little secret and she had been eating there at least once a week since she moved to Chicago 3-years ago. With that kind of glowing recommendation (and given that my friend is a successful restaurant investor in ... [ Read More ]