Im spending my last day in Chicago putting my last belongings in boxes, cleaning my apartment, and touching up paint. Im enjoying my Pandora comedy station and Im especially enjoying Mr. John Mulaney...
Ive wanted to go to this zoo for years--literally. I remember begging my crush freshman year to go to the zoo with me (to no avail) and it was one of my goals for spring break (freezing cold and rain...
One of my favorite friends from Phoenix came out to Chicago to visit me last week. We spent a lot of time parked on my couch relaxing but we also got to do some fun touristy things. It was tough beca...
About a month ago I was sitting behind my computer googling fennel recipes so I could use up an extra fennel bulb I had purchased but not used. Im new to the world of fennel so I wasnt quite sure how...
After I graduated I got on here all confident that my life was about to slow down so Id finally have time to create some goodness for all of you but WOW was I wrong. (my beautiful red walls are no mo...
On Mothers day I treated my mom and grandma to a really unique gift--a session at Trapeze School. This was the best gift ever. During the class we learned how to hang from our knees with no hands, ba...
Every year my college throws a giant street festival called Manifest. Its full of great art, performances, freebies, and some of the most colorful people youll ever meet. Ive never been able to go be...
If you dont follow me on twitter and instagram youre probably worried that I died or gave up on blogging but thats not the case! Ive been a busy lady with finals and work but guess what.... IM A COLL...
Hello Friends, Im in the midst of my finals weeks and have a LOT of work to get done before I can graduate. I counted yesterday and it looks like I still have seven projects, 4 presentations, and 4 f...
Over the weekend while I was procrastinating on my homework I found these beautiful videos somewhere online. The stories told in these micro documentaries are touching and the quality of the film is ...
Over the weekend I took my first ever trip to the Shedd Aquarium here in Chicago. I hear its a place everyone must see and Im so glad I was finally able to make it. My wonderful friend Emiley scored ...
Yesterday morning I woke up and knew I wanted to have some eggs for breakfast. When I opened my fridge I noticed a bunch of vegetables that were sitting around from various dinners throughout my week...
In three weeks Ill be part of the 14% of Americans who have college degrees. Ill be packing up the only kind of life Ive ever known and moving in to the workforce. The past 16 years of my life have b...
Hey Everyone! Last week I created some fun prints on handmade paper in my letterpress class. I made far too many to hang in my home so Im selling them over on Etsy. If youre a fan of letterpress youl...
Wheatberry is good for you. Its one of those grains that isnt rice or quinoa that packs a punch but pretty much tastes like barley... I had about a cup of wheatberry leftover from another recipe and ...
construction in the city, a walk across the river, my lock-up in letterpress class, fancy elevator doors, jumping on the bed, and some rugby
A lot of my friends tell me that Im their cooking idol. This cracks me up--always. I feel like people have an image of me slaving away in the kitchen during every waking hour and creating these grand...
I was tempted into buying this beer because it had some seriously kick-ass packaging. I brought it home, had a baby photoshoot with it, and couldnt wait to give it a try.So how did this beer stack up...
Over spring break my meals were all about ease. I spent most of my time lounging or working and I was even able to squeeze in a few crafts. This delicious lunch was scrapped together using leftovers ...
You may recall that I posted a list of activities I wanted to partake in over my spring break. Im happy to say I accomplished a solid portion of my list. The only issues I ran into were with the weat...
my rosemary scented candle, flowers casting pretty shadows on my wall, a pile of letterpress prints on my desk, a seriously delicious breakfast, and waiting for the train
Sorry Ive been absent this week. Im trying to enjoy my spring break. Ill be back on Sunday with fresh posts for all of you!I hope your week is treating you well.xoxoMal
Yesterday I finally had the chance to make my own baked doughnuts. My sweet friend Alex came over and watched me bake while keeping me company. When she realized my doughnuts were baked rather than f...
Im already crossing goals off of my spring break list. After a long day at work yesterday I came home, filled up my bubble bath and started watching Being Elmo. One of my goals for spring break was t...
Over spring break I want to soak up as much relaxation as possible. I am a chronic list-maker but usually my lists are full of obligations rather than things I want to do simply because they make me ...
In an ongoing effort to clean out my cabinets before I move Ive been making some recipes that are somewhat out of my comfort zone. I saw this little gem over on Closet Cooking and was excited to see ...
The day after St. Patricks day I woke up bright and early. The sun was shining and the birds were chirping, literally, as I made my way to The Chopping Block for my Got Gnocci cooking class.In the cl...
This year marked my last Chicago St. Patricks day. What did I do to celebrate, you ask? I worked all day long lol. It wasnt the most festive day but I did wear green and I finally got to see the rive...
I just wanted to thank everyone who took the time to fill out a survey. I ended up with almost 50 responses which is much more than I expected--you all are wonderful! From what I heard you guys like ...
This is my new favorite treat--its wonderful. Ill warn you that once you make it you wont be able to stop but there are worse things...Chocolate and Peanut Butter Crescent Rolls (inspired by this lov...
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