For those of you who have been on this Whole 30 journey with me, you know it can feel like a lot to tackle. With fall approaching, all I've been wanting is comfort food. This Red Chicken Curry warmed me right up and honestly, it's a recipe I'd use over and over again! It's quick, easy and it couldn't be more delicious. Red Chicken Curry (Whole 30 Compliant) This Red Chicken Curry is the perfect comfort food and Whole 30 compliant! 1 tbsp Ghee1 tbsp Coconut Oil2 tbsp Red Curry ... [ Read More ]
5 EASY Ways Incorporate Mindful & Organic Elements Into Your Life
Listen, I really wish I could live a perfectly curated, Pinterest-worthy, organic lifestyle. You know the ones you see online where everyone is always meditating, eating organic and in some sort of perfect yogi-zen mode? Reality check, it's not always possible. As a Mom to a one-year old, an entrepreneur and wife on the weekends (lol), there is no possible way I can live my life super consciously all the time. As much as I'd love to make health and mindfulness a priority, life gets in the ... [ Read More ]
Green Cocktail: The Devereaux Daiquiri!
I can't believe another Chicago Gourmet Weekend has come and gone! This year, one of the highlights for me was hanging out with the COUNTRY Financial crew at their pre-party on Saturday morning. I love everything about this company. They have such dedication to enriching their community and truly do help provide families with simple steps to creating a stronger financial future. And boy, do they know how to throw party! First, they started to morning off with a much-needed Mimosa ... [ Read More ]
Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower (Whole 30 Compliant)
Whole 30 can be REALLY hard. It's literally my mission to create recipes that help make the hard times just a little bit easier. Last night while watching football with the hubby, I was craving buffalo chicken wings and I knew that was a total no no. I've been seeing people make buffalo cauliflower for a while now, but every recipe I saw wasn't compliant with my diet! I decided to take a stab at it on my own and the result was freaking FABULOUS! Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower (Whole 30 ... [ Read More ]
Greek Lamb Burgers w/ Mint Tzatziki & Zucchini Farro Salad w/ Homemade Pesto
I'm going to be upfront here. I WISH I could take credit for crafting this beautiful recipe, but this busy Mom has needed some serious help lately. My dinner help comes in the form of PeaPod Meal Kits and they are honestly amazing. You can see the incredible selection of meals here. I've tried a few different ones so far (including this buffalo chicken quinoa skillet) and they've all been awesome. They come with all the ingredients measured, mostly prepped and will help you have dinner ready ... [ Read More ]
Baby’s First Year of Doctor’s Appointments: What to Expect
Believe it or not, I have a one-year old! People always tell me to cherish every moment because it will fly by. In this case, boy, were they right. As a first time Mom, I had NO idea what to expect with regards to anything. Having survived my first year of motherhood, my goal now is to decode and demystify this world so that other new Moms can have a little easier time navigating it. Basically, I want to cut through the fluff, get straight to the point and give you all the facts with no sugar ... [ Read More ]
Be the Chef at Benihana Downtown Chicago!
Growing up, my family went to Benihana for pretty much every special occasion. Like most people I know, this restaurant really is such an intergral part of my childhood memories. And, if you're anything like me, you've always wished you could get behind the teppanyaki grill and be the chef. Well, I'm about to make all your childhood dreams come true by telling you about the "Be the Chef" program at Benihana. For just $200, you can get trained to get behind the teppanyaki grill and cook ... [ Read More ]
Elia’s First Birthday Party – A Unicorn Wonderland
I seriously cannot believe I am the mother of a 1-year old. This year flew by so quickly. Planning your child's first birthday is hard for a few reasons: 1. You have no idea what they would like for a theme. Or, if you miraculously figure out how to decode your baby, you probably won't be able to do much with what they like. If I had to guess, Elia would probably have picked "cheese" as her theme, since it's the only thing she will eat or say. 2. Your child probably doesn't have a ton ... [ Read More ]
Quinoa Veggie Power Bowl using a Local Farm Box from Peapod
There is nothing more I love than seasonal, fresh veggies from the farm. When I found out that Peapod (my favorite grocery delivery service ever) was launching a farm box, I squealed with joy! They are basically brining the farmers markets right to your door! Each region of the country will get different boxes because they are truly working with local farmers to bring you what's in season just steps from your home. Here is what mine looked like... </br> I was so inspired by the ... [ Read More ]
Fun with Hotdogs – 5 Ways!
With Baseball season in full-swing, I feel like I'm constantly entertaining. Since I love to stay "on theme" with the food I'm making for my guests, I always opt to serve hot dogs! What a better way to make my guests feel like they're actually in the ballpark than serving up some good ol' friendly franks! Since I'm me (and I can't do anything too simple), I like to spice up my hotdogs by serving them in a totally different and unique way. For my last party, I created 5 incredibly ... [ Read More ]
