cooking, baking, and a home in the making
I was searching for something to make for lunch this week and realized I hadn’t had shrimp pasta in a while. I was able to whip up this buttery lemon shrimp in less than 30 minutes and use items I already had in my cupboard. …
I mentioned before that I received this Absolut Chicago Vodka as a going away gift when I moved. Since I already covered a cocktail recipe, I decided to make a pasta dish with this rosemary and olive flavored booze and take my first stab at …
Have you noticed how much I love pasta? Think about how much I LOVE pasta. Now turn that around and understand that I hate doing the dishes as much as I love pasta. Yeah, I really hate it. So, when I am able to make …
I am 100% not ready for fall yet. It’s September and I’m already feeling regret about my lack of time spent at the pool, the minuscule amount of hot dogs I’ve consumed and the fact that I only went to one baseball game. I’m trying …
I moved into my current Northside Chicago apartment 2 years ago on my birthday. Even though I was stressed with the task of unpacking, I managed to go to this AMAZING little Italian place called Caro Mio to celebrate turning 25. They have homemade pastas, …
Do you ever have one of those days where you just need to indulge? A couple weekends ago I watched the Red Wings get humiliated by the Blackhawks and I needed something to eat to keep from sobbing. I boiled some water, thawed out some …
I LOVE wine. Just in case my 11-bottle purchase in Traverse City over the summer wasn’t a good hint, I will clarify that I absolutely love wine. I try to use them in sauces whenever I feel comfortable. I’ve made homemade marinara sauce before, but …
I had to share this on my blog. It’s no secret I am a pasta lover. I know so many people who think certain dishes are only for special occasions or are too much of a hassle to make on a weeknight. I really want …