Category: Food

  • Happy 4th of July

    Happy 4th of July

      Hope everyone had a wonderful 4th! We couldn’t have asked for a better weekend weather-wise here in Illinois. 80 with a breeze, yes please. Here are a few shots from the day.

  • Fall Catch Up

    It has been far too long since I’ve posed an update here. I wish I had an excuse, but honestly I’ve just been putting this aside a bit so I can focus on work and other projects around the house. I’m hoping to keep up a bit more regularly over the next few months, as…

  • Fall Feasts

    In the spirit of the holiday food season that is upon us, here are some photos of some of the delicious seasonal meals we’ve made this year. Butter and Brown Sugar Roasted Acorn Squash White Bean and Kale Soup Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting Collard Green and Gruyère Pocket with Butternut Squash and Cheddar…

  • Summer Sun Tea

    I found a small sun tea jug at the thrift store the other day and I was so excited. There are few things that make me feel as “summery” as iced tea. Making sun tea is super easy, too! I decided to make mine into sweet tea after visiting Big Jones for brunch the other…

  • Small Kitchen, Summer Cooking Blues

    As much as I love going out to eat, I like making things at home more. You get the satisfaction of doing it yourself and there’s no big bill at the end.I have to admit that my boyfriend does the bulk of the cooking (I get saddled with the cleanup) but I do get to…