Category Archives: Dinner

Tick Tock

Hey All! I need to make this a quickie since I spent way too much time on my post for Bistro Chic. Check it out – it’s all about the personalities of the European Runner! Tonight I had an awesome dish that I adapted from a recipe I found online – Chicken Crescent Bundles… These [...]
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Give It Up

Today is Ash Wednesday, the official start of Lent in the Christian faith. Lent is also a time of sacrifice. When I was growing up and attending Catholic school, this meant giving up something that you love – usually a food item. Even after leaving Catholic school, I would still continue to give up something [...]
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Snow, Pizza, and a Hint

It snowed the ENTIRE day today here in Chicago. Much like the rest of the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, we are under a winter storm warning until tomorrow morning. I’m still hoping for a snow day My office did let us out at 2:30 PM which was great. The roads and traffic were not too bad, [...]
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An Unexpected Work-at-Home Day

Hey All! I worked at home today – with the kids! I hadn’t planned on working at home at all and especially not with the kids. But, when push comes to shove, I do what I have to do. Before Scott left to teach a class, I hopped on the treadmill for about 45 minutes. [...]
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Cake-Eater's Remorse

Well, the 5th birthday party came and went. It was actually fun, especially seeing Mr. C in all of his princely glory. Now, we get to do it all over again tomorrow at one of his friend’s 5th birthday parties. After the party, we headed home for a little R&R before dinner. Scott cooked (or [...]
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All-Natural Chicago Hot Dog Lovin'

Ok folks, I have to make this quick. I actually have work to do tonight. Yes, it seems that I don’t spend enough time working during the day that I need to work more at night.  Before I forget, check out my new Bistro Chic post where you’ll learn all about my love for Jane [...]
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Take the Cake

Happy Saturday everyone, I am super tired right now, so I’m going to make this quick. We celebrated my father-in-law’s birthday today with dinner at their house. After a very hearty meal of zesty meatloaf, homemade macaroni and cheese, and scallop potatoes, we were treated to this… An Almond Crunch and Chocolate Confetti Chiffon Cake, [...]
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A Dessert Triple Play

Hello everyone! I just came back from a fabulous dinner with my friend Prachi! Prachi is a Washington, DC, local so she is very in the know when it comes to restaurants. During our conversations, she had mentioned a local hotspot called Matchbox, so tonight, Matchbox it was! Matchbox is a DC favorite that is [...]
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Pretty in Pink Cara Cara Oranges

Hey out there, Fitbloggin Info: If anyone is going to Fitbloggin, you may want to book your room at the Marriott ASAP. I just booked mine tonight and was told they had no more rooms left under the designated block. She finally “push it through” and gave me the conference rate. It looks like there [...]
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Saved By Gift Cards

Hey All, Hope you all enjoyed your MLK day! I took advantage of the day off and slept in a little (until around 7 AM). It wasn’t until I got out of bed that I noticed something strange in the house – it was super COLD!!! Apparently, the heater went out sometime in the middle [...]
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