This morning, I turned to Ryan and said, “What are you in the mood to eat for breakfast?” When he replied “eggs,” I had a bunch of different ideas about what to make ranging from an omelets to a frittata to a quiche, but i inevitably decided to go with an easy-peasy breakfast of fried…
Dog Park Montage
Tastemaker Event at Carrabba’s
Boy-oh-boy am I stuffed! Ryan and I just got back from a delicious Foodbuzz Tastemaker event at Carrabba’s Italian Grill and our bellies are full! We headed out to Carrabba’s for a private lunch at the restaurant where we learned about several dishes and enjoyed a lunch comprised of samples of several Carrabba’s entrees, as…
Post Half Marathon Reflections

I have so many different thoughts relating to my experience training for and running the Chicago Rock ‘n’ Roll half marathon! I’ve received a lot of questions about the race, ranging from what I thought about my training plan to whether or not I noticed any changes in my body or appetite while I prepared…
For Your Entertainment

I’m feeling a little random this morning, so here are a couple of random musings for your entertainment! 1.) Last night my friend Merri, Ryan and I had a great time watching the season finale of So You Think You Can Dance. During the finale, the dancers performed some of the best routines featured throughout…
Real Simple Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon
When I want dinner, I want dinner now. I don’t like to spend an inordinate amount of time chopping, slicing and dicing in the kitchen and often opt for recipes that can be prepared in less than 20 minutes. An excellent website for super-fast and super-simple recipes is Real Simple. I visited the site this…