It is the third week of August. I’m not really ready for Summer to get rid of. You’re probably not either.

-I’m not prepared for my hair to carefully turn a dingy blonde. Blah. -I wish to keep wearing my swimsuit all day and night over the weekends. -I just like the farmer’s marketplace and all their delightful cheap produce. Anyhow I’ve decided I have to make the others of this Summer time memorable. At thisRead more

They finally settled on Monique Noella.

It’s feminine version of my Grandfather’s name. He’s a pretty cool guy! Noella, is a combination of Noel in the spirit of Christmas, and Ella, my great grandmother’s name. Just some birthday facts. This past year continues to be completely amazing! To make the next year just like great, I’ve believed up 23 brand-new thingsRead more

July is officially here! I booked a air travel for a fun adventure. I have two jobs I love. Plus, I made you truffles, cookies, tacos, and this easy & fun Summer months berry crostini.

I’m also currently obsessing over zucchini and also have so many ideas in my own head; I actually had to pressure myself out of the supermarket after three hours of pacing the aisles. Very typical. Besides being a grocery store stalker, I was quite busy this last weekend. Nearly all my Friday was spent workingRead more

It’s that point of yr where I’m starting to crave hearty, warm foods like chili, sloppy joes, lasagna and of course an excellent meatloaf. You too, huh?

Because the days are becoming cooler, I thought that I would share my absolute favorite recipe for meatloaf. And guess what you men? It’s vegan and gluten free! That is right; lentils replace meats with this lip-smacking super great meatloaf drenched in a few complete amazing sauce. You won’t believe how healthy this is either.Read more

Well that name is obviously a mouthful. But do you know what? I wouldn’t own it any other way.

I’ve taken a new job! I am joining General Mills like a full-time employee managing sociable for Silver Medal Flour and Bisquick. I’m totally thrilled as I have already been working on and off with General Mills for the past 2 yrs in social media, thus it was only natural for me to move rightRead more

They finally settled on Monique Noella.

It’s feminine version of my Grandfather’s name. He’s a pretty cool guy! Noella, is a combination of Noel in the spirit of Xmas, and Ella, my great grandmother’s name. A few birthday facts. This past year has been completely amazing! To make the next year just as great, I’ve believed up 23 brand-new things youRead more

Whole Wheat Apple Oatmeal Cookies with Peanut Butter Glaze + Giveaway

Mid-week vibes approaching at you because We CANNOT await the weekend. Tony and I are headed to Pensacola, FL and we couldn’t become more excited going to the beach. Somehow Chicago proceeded to go from 70 degrees last week to a measly 45 with a wickedly cool Lake Michigan blowing wind chill. NOPE, I’m justRead more

Hi! Sorry I’ve been away for a few days. I’m on my way back to Chicago today after a truly wonderful a vacation to Mexico with Tony. I’ll be bombarding you with images and improvements on life lately, and yes Health and fitness Wednesdays are returning. I’ve currently got next week’s began and it’s gonna be a good one!

For the time being, I wanted to play and bring you this recipe for some a breeze peanut butter I made a few weeks ago since it is FABULOUS. I cannot tell you the quantity of moments I pass on it on the banana within the mornings, or how it had been spooned it directlyRead more

Chewy Delicious chocolate Chunk Coconut Oatmeal Cookies made with coconut oil

There are therefore many things I want to accomplish. Way too many things I wish to bake. An excessive amount of joy I would like to create. But at this time? All I’m considering is normally Fall. The nice cinnamon smell that seems to be almost everywhere, the gorgeous colours from the changing leaves, andRead more

Now that March is officially here, I’m hoping we can expect warmer weather. Not our winter continues to be anything but gentle, but I still prefer spring weather. There is nothing I’m craving a lot more than waking up a little past due on a Sunday morning, grabbing brunch at a fresh restaurant in the city, after that strolling around with Tony for all of those other day. Mostly we head to classic shops or bookstores, or occasionally end up food shopping at Trader Joe’s. In any event, I always celebrate moving, eating and enjoying ‘us’ time.

Here’s finished . though, and I hate to have to be the one to break it for you, but we’re bound to have some sort of chilly climate this month sooner or later. You know, it’s a very predictable Midwest point; nice 1 day and snowing another. When that instant comes, you’ll have this fantasticRead more