Recently, I got a pretty harsh comment in response to my "5 Ways to not get Fat over the Holidays"and I felt like it was important for me to publicly respond to this person. The person writes: "I don’t get the obsession about being skinny. You waste your time obsessing about your looks when everything else is so much more important. You’re one of hundreds of thousands of women who just succumb to the pressures that society places on them instead of finding strength and fighting ... [ Read More ]
Hutch: A Memorable Chicago Brunch
Last month I had such a great dinner experience at Hutch in Lakeview, that I thought it might be fun to give them a try for Brunch. After heading online and checking out their jaw-dropping menu, I was 100% sold and booked my reservation. The biggest issue I had going into this meal was that I wanted to try SO many things and I honestly couldn't decide. That's why I brought a group of friends with me who were down to dine "family style", so that we could try a few different ... [ Read More ]
5 Ways to Not Get Fat Over the Holidays
Sorry to be so blunt, but my blog title got your attention right? As my blog and social media has grown over the past few months, the #1 question I've been asked recently is "How do you stay skinny when you eat so much?". First off, let me first say that I don't not consider myself skinny. I have curves and just like many of you, I struggle every single day of my life with feeling bloated and heavy. I do recognize however, that considering that amount of food I eat or am perceived to eat ... [ Read More ]
2014 Holiday Gift Guide for a Foodie
I can't believe the 2014 holiday season has begun (and that the year is almost over)! This has been such a fun year for Everything Erica and I couldn't be more excited to share my gift guide for a foodie with you! Over the course of 2014, I've been exposed to a ton of really cool, food-related products, services and gadgets. While it's been hard to narrow it down , I think I've finally rounded up the best of the best for the foodies in your life. 1) A Green Polka Dot Box Membership: I've ... [ Read More ]
4 Cyber Monday Sales Every Foodie Should Know About
I can't believe cyber monday is already here! While everyone else is out shopping for the latest electronics and hottest fashion, I'm sitting home, trolling the internet for the best food-related cyber monday deals. Here are the 4 foodie deals that you need to know about: 1) Kitchen Aid Mixers on Best Buy: Regularly $350, these are on sale (in limited quantities) for $199. As someone who literally uses mine for everything, this is a MUST buy and the best deal you will ever find on these. ... [ Read More ]
5 Spiced-Up Thanksgiving Side Dishes
For me, Thanksgiving is less about the turkey and more about the delicious side dishes (if you're a turkey lover, don't judge me). Real talk though, Thanksgiving is a culinary opportunity to entertain and wow your guests. It's my biggest pet peeve when people just succumb to laziness and make the same, boring and traditional side dishes (I'm looking at you mashed potatoes). This year, I challenge you to step outside of your culinary comfort zone and spice up at least one of your ... [ Read More ]
Fruity Pebbles French Toast
Yesterday, I had brunch with my friend, Chloe, at Flo in the Ukrainian Village of Chicago. If you haven't check this place out...you simply need to. They had this insanely unique Fruity Pebble french toast that felt like a huge mashup of all my childhood favorites. After leaving brunch, I felt like I just had to recreate (not only for myself, but for all my readers living outside of Chicago)! So, after brunch, off to the grocery store I went to figure out how to make this delicious dish and ... [ Read More ]
Finnish Pancakes
If you haven't tried (or heard of) a Finnish Pancake, you are probably reading this a little bit confused. If you HAVE had one of these delicious beauties, then you a reading this with excitement in hopes of scoring the recipe! For those of you who don't know what a Finnish Pancake is, the best way I can describe it is if a crepe, pancake and omelet had a baby, it would be this pancake. It's baked in the oven and super easy to make for large brunch. My recipe feeds 4 people, but it can easily ... [ Read More ]
Si Fu: A Latin/Chinese Fusion
If you're a foodie, I'm sure you can totally relate to my indecisive daily food dilemmas. It's like, do I want a yummy asian stir-fry or maybe some carnitas tacos with rice? Well, I have officially solved these foodie problems by discovering Si Fu, a Chinese Latin fusion restaurant located in Roscoe Village. This place has everything from cream cheese filled wontons to spicy beef empanadas. Si Fu also have a huge selection of tacos, burritos, stir-frys, soups and salads all with your choice ... [ Read More ]
Shake Shack Chicago: A First Timers Tale
For years I've been hearing the hype surrounding the legendary Shake Shack. Having never lived in a city that had one (and never being that keen on waiting in a long line for a burger when I am on vacation), I just never got around to trying this hot spot. Flash forward to tonight. My first Shake Shack experience has happened and as a result, I am regretting the last 10 years that I've avoided it. This place is freaking epic (and it's not just because they make a bomb burger). Let me start ... [ Read More ]
