Ever since moving to Chicago 4 years ago, I have often found myself saying, "Why would I live anywhere else?" Then, winter hits. It's not so much the cold that kills me, (although it's not my favorite), it's more so being stuck in the house. Especially with a toddler. Now that I have a walking, talking "mini-me" running around, I've had to get creative in finding ways to keep us busy without breaking the bank and keeping us out in the cold. Here are 5 fool proof activities you can do ... [ Read More ]
Archives for February 2018
Kid-Friendly Smoothie Bowls
Smoothie bowls have been dominating IG feeds all over for a while and with their beautiful colors and healthy benefits, who’s complaining? However, just like a lot of “health” food, unless you’re making it from scratch yourself, there can be a lot of hidden carbs and calories. Truth be told, I’ve been dying to make these at home with Elia. They’re interactive, delicious, and a great way for Elia to learn colors and foods. I took to the internet to get some inspiration and settled on a kid- ... [ Read More ]
Cheesy Pesto Pull-Apart Bread
Hi! I’m Sadie Hill, (@sadiehill on instagram) and I’m a 20- something food blogger living in Chicago! I’m super excited to be a part of the #Ericrew! You might remember my last post... 4 simple "no bake" bites.. super healthy and delicious! Although this next recipe is super delicious, its not super healthy (unless you consider tons of cheese and even more carbs healthy) :)! However, this bread is a fun splurge, super easy to make and usually doesn't last for more than 5 minutes when I make ... [ Read More ]
5 Ways to Celebrate National Bagel Day
Let's face it, there are not many better holidays than National Bagel Day! It's one of my favorite days of the year and I'm always looking for fun ways to celebrate and make it even more fun. This year, Einstein Bros. Bagels is really amping up the celebration by offering lots of ways to get FREE bagels (more on that in a sec) and I've got a few ways up my sleeve to make this holiday even more exciting. Here are 5 ways YOU can celebrate National Bagel Day this year! Create the ULTIMATE Bagel ... [ Read More ]
10 Tips to Staying Veggie Friendly When You Dine Out
It's hard to maintain your diet when you go out, especially if you're trying to be more plant-based. Pasta instead of a salad? Yes, please. Burger over a quinoa bowl? You don't even have to ask. The temptations are endless! People often believe that vegetables won't be enough to fill you up and therefore choose something heavier like meat or a cheesy pasta, which is not ideal when eating out on a diet or trying to be veggie friendly. I've been fighting this uphill battle for ... [ Read More ]
Homemade ‘Sous Vide’ Egg Bites – Without The Fancy Sous Vide
If you haven’t heard, the newest Starbucks obsession is their sous vide egg bites. I was introduced to these bites of heaven by a coworker who insisted I try a bite them and I was instantly hooked. I had never had egg whites taste so flavorful! So the next several mornings I made a trip to Starbucks for the same sous vide egg bites, but at around $5 a pop, I couldn’t help but think they were a little pricey for something I could easily recreate at home. Now some of you may be asking ... [ Read More ]