This past month has been snowy, then it melted, then it snowed, then it melted and froze, then it snowed again, then it snowed again yesterday. It’s been a ridiculous cycle that just makes me wonder…when does spring start again? I actually didn’t realize how much I loved snow until we moved back to Chicago….
Archives for February 2019
Cocoa Banana Chia Pudding
For a light yet filling snack, try this chocolate pudding thickened with chia seeds and sweetened with banana. Chia seed pudding can be a nice change of pace when you want something different to snack on but want it to be a nutritious option. If you didn’t already know, chia seeds absorb liquid making them expand, which can make a pudding-like consistency. The dish reminds me of…
Nut & Seed Granola
Combine ingredients like oats, almonds, walnuts, and chia seeds for a crunchy, homemade granola recipe. This was the first homemade granola recipe I ever made back in the day. Any time I’m craving granola, I usually whip up a batch of this Nut & Seed Granola or my Maple Vanilla Granola. This recipe (and really…
Life Is Delicious Ambiguity
Today’s post was inspired by an adventure Matt and I went on last night in Old Town, Chicago. We saw our first Second City show! I’m not usually a big fan of stand-up comedy (a harsh truth my husband just learned a couple years ago), but The Second City is an improv and sketch comedy…
Coconut Chocolate Granola Bars
Try these granola bars for a sweet and filling snack that has a chewy texture and is full of flavor. Ohhhh man, I’ve forgotten how good these granola bars are. I first shared this recipe four years ago, but I wanted to update the pictures to do the bars more justice. Although I think the…
It’s About Effort, Not Being Perfect
As we transitioned from 2018 to 2019, something clicked for me. Many of us set all these goals for ourselves, saying we’re going to change this year—kicking our bad habits and really committing to what we want to achieve. It’s too easy to just focus on the end result, which makes the journey of getting…
Cooking for One: 3 Tips to Stay Motivated & on Track
Cooking can seem like a lot of work, no matter how many people you’re feeding. Although prepping food for a crowd can be especially labor-intensive, I think cooking for one can be more difficult motivation-wise. If I wasn’t 1. living with someone (i.e., my husband) or 2. regularly testing recipes for this blog, I know for…
Broccoli Cheese Soup
Warm up with a bowl of this cheesy broccoli soup that uses frozen broccoli and two types of cheese for a creamy and flavorful meal. I’ve always liked making food from scratch, even when it takes quite a bit of effort, but I also know I won’t always be this motivated. That’s why I’ve been…
Super Bowl Workout
Who’s ready for some footbaaaaaall?! This weekend is the Super Bowl, which means a lot of us will be glued to our TVs with game day snacks in hand. And by “a lot of us,” I mean other people because I have a short attention span when it comes to sports on TV. The snacks…
