Discovering health, wellness and the little things in Chicago.
It's safe to say nut milks are the newest food trend. As far as I know, when I was younger there was only soy milk and my generation rarely drank that. Growing up, I always had a glass of skim milk with dinner and sometimes even 2%. My parents joked when I was a baby that they needed a cow out in the backyard to keep up with my rapid intake of milk. However, within the past few years as the health ...
If you are in downtown Chicago and head toward Lake Michigan, beyond the retail shops, you will find Fig & Olive (104 E. Oak St.) — a Mediterranean cuisine-inspired restaurant with an open lounge and bar. A seafood-heavy menu, well-lit dining room and seasonal garden terrace attracted me to the Mediterranean joint. I’ve come to find that if a restaurant has a vibrant décor, natural light and ...
Every month that I'm living in this city, I am constantly reminded of how grateful I am to be living here. As cliché as it may sound, I often forget the amount of wonderful opportunities that surround me. I've heard it said again and again but how many people get to take the bus down Michigan Avenue to get to class? You may be reading this thinking taking the bus isn't too thrilling but honestly, ...
This recipe is all about chocolate and sugar. Two things I've been craving lately after dinner the past week. Can ya blame a girl? After treating myself to a raw vegan tiramisu my friend brought me last weekend, I've been on the hunt to whip up my own magical chocolate and nutty creation! Bring on the dessert and bring it on quick. Yesterday as I was brunching with my new blogger friend Emma, she ...
By following over 1,000 foodies on social media, I always feel the need to keep up to date with the latest trends. At first it was hopping on the band wagon of different granola, then onto yogurt... now I'm all about dairy-free ice cream! When I started to search for dairy-free alternatives, the one with the largest array of options in the frozen desserts aisle was So Delicious. I started ...
