Wtf did I do before Pinterest? It’s pretty much my only recipe source/inspiration nowadays, and I can’t remember life before it.
A quick weekend lunch, inspired by this.
Juice It!
January 5, 2012 by · 13 Comments
Last week I finally invested in a kitchen appliance I’ve wanted for years – a juicer! I have a terrible time getting enough fresh, raw foods into my daily regimen. With a juicer, I can get more than enough fruits & veggies in and not only does it taste amazing – I DONT HAVE TO COOK A THING. Win! Here’s what breakfast has looked like for me this week:
This has been the best purchase I’ve made in a while. I’ve been making 2-3 different juices a day and feeling great! Mel suggested I watch Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead if I was interested in juicing – if you’ve got a juicer and don’t use it often, this will get you motivated!
If you have a favorite juice combo, please share!
Recipe: Homemade Hummus
August 18, 2011 by · 11 Comments
Confession: I hate cooking. Mostly because I’m impatient and dread the mess it involves. But I’m trying to get over it. One of my favorite foods is hummus, which I recently ventured into making. You know what? It’s SUPER easy to make, and if you make a big batch, is a great, healthy snack to keep in the fridge. I almost always have some on hand!
Another confession: I hate recipes. Ridiculous, I know. Exact measurements just aren’t for me. Unless baking (which is all science), I just use a recipe as a guideline and tailor to my taste.
Here’s a rough sketch of Hummus ala Burback:
2 cans of chick peas (drained)
2 lemons
1/4 cup chopped onions
handful of celery + celery leaves
1/4 cup olive oil
1 clove garlic
4 tbsp tahini
salt, to taste
splash of water
dash of red pepper flakes
Toss all that good stuff (save for the water and lemons) into a food processor. Juice those lemons right into the mixture. Add a splash of water, just enough to give everything some movement.
Process and….
…..voila! HUMMUS!
Serve with fresh veggies, triangles of toasted pita, spread on a sandwich or pair with falafel! I recommend storing in the fridge in small tupperware containers – easy to grab for a snack!
Summer Eating
July 14, 2011 by · 11 Comments
I’ve been making an effort to eat less processed foods and cook for myself. This lunch of homemade strawberry lemonade and a facon*/avocado/cheese sandwich was one of the best meals I’ve had in a long time! While I’m not keen on seasonal high temps, I do love the fresh produce this time of year. When you can’t slip fruit into a meal – try making a beverage with it!
What’s your favorite summer meal?
*Fake bacon for you non-vegetarians
Champagne, Chocolates and Carbs!
February 25, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
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| Delicious chocolates! |
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| Champagne! |
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| Carbs! |
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| Sweet potato fries |
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| Mac n’ Cheese |
Last night I had a fabulous time with some fellow Chicago bloggers, who are quickly becoming some of my favorite gal pals. The impetus was a fancy fashion party at Cynthia Rowley (thanks for the invite, Amy!). We sipped some champagne, gnoshed on chocolates and did some great people watching.
We stayed for a bit, then high tailed it across the street for even more champagne and indulgent consumption to celebrate Tabitha’s upcoming birthday (it’s tomorrow!). I didn’t get a whole lot of photos at the event, but I did take pictures of our meal…..yes, this says a lot about my priorities. I filled up on champagne and a healthy high calorie meal, accompanied by many laughs and much fun. A perfect evening!
Clare kindly captured my get-up for me!
Wearing
Dress: BCBG (on sale at Macys for $10!… 2+ years ago), Fox capelet: Vintage, Rhinestone necklace: Vintage, Silver shoes: Vintage
(And no…I’m not wearing any 30×30* items. I did wear a 30×30 outfit earlier in the day to work, but had to change for this event. Fashion priorities!) *What’s this? Read here.
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