We squeezed in our first family brunch while visiting Phoenix this month and we weren't disappointed in our choice of spot. We like to try new restaurants every time we visit our old neighborhood, which is constantly changing and becoming home to more hip eateries. This time we went to Farm & Craft, located in the space vacated by the Herb Box. We chose the best seat in the house underneath ... Read more
Cheers to Spring With Refreshing Welch’s Mocktails
My family is celebrating spring, even if Chicago weather hasn't gotten the memo. We welcomed the new season and celebrated our upcoming new family member with a brunch paired with two delicious Welch's mocktails over the weekend. (I made the drink family-friendly, but you can easily turn it into a cocktail by adding your favorite sparkling beverage or whatever alcoholic beverage you ... Read more
Hawaii Eats: Restaurants on the Big Island
Probably my favorite thing to do on vacation is try local restaurants. I'm excited to share the delicious food we had at Hawaii restaurants! We try to mix it up between more casual dining and restaurants that a bit pricier. In Hawaii, we found that most places were more expensive than the mainland, which is to be expected. Here are most of my meals (with some of G's also pictured), plus where the ... Read more
Chicago Eats: Midnight Mac and Cheeserie, XO Marshmallow and Hutch
It's been a minute since I've shared some of the meals I've had recently in Chicago. I like to write these posts regularly for those of you who appreciate a good meal as much as I do. Whether you live in Chicago or you plan to visit, you might consider browsing these posts to see if you want to add any of these restaurants to your Chicago dining list. Midnight Mac and Cheeserie, Rogers ... Read more
Chicago Eats: The Dawson and Tuco & Blondie
Brunch is my middle name. Among my talents is an ability to pick great brunch places. It's a gift! I recently tried two Chicago eateries I hadn't visited yet: The Dawson and Tuco & Blondie. I loved both for different reasons. The Dawson, West Town I caught up with friends recently at the Dawson on the most gorgeous 65-degree day. We sipped on Bellinis ($11) as we waited for a table on the ... Read more