10th Annual Chili Contest: Round-Up and Winner Announced!

10th Annual Chili Contest: Round-Up and Winner Announced!

Another delicious season of chili comes and goes. And, alas, the Illini football team DIDN’T suck. They weren’t AMAZING, but they didn’t suck.  We’re going to a bowl game  — the Redbox Bowl! (Quiet your…

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Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits

Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits

Winter has arrived! I was walking into work this morning, wishing for the first time this year that I’d have grabbed both a hat and some gloves on my way out the door. The cold…

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10th Annual Chili Contest: Entry #5 – Sweet Bourbon Chili + Weekly Menu

10th Annual Chili Contest: Entry #5 – Sweet Bourbon Chili + Weekly Menu

This weekend flew by. Friday night was drop-in hockey followed by drinks and dinner. I collapsed into bed and slept HARD. The first week back to work after 10 days away…brutal. However, I am not…

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Family Friday (vol. 104): I Should Podcast About It

Family Friday (vol. 104): I Should Podcast About It

I love writing and obviously my 10.5 year-old blog is a labor of love, but podcasting has become a true joy. Looking back at 2019, I’m incredibly grateful that Gina chose me as a her…

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30-Minute Chicken Lo Mein

30-Minute Chicken Lo Mein

December came and chaos ensued. What is it about December? It’s as if everyone’s too busy to even pause and enjoy. There’s something going on constantly this month and it’s beyond stressful. When is there…

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Creamy Coconut Lentil Curry + Weekly Menu

Creamy Coconut Lentil Curry + Weekly Menu

I’ve got a serious case of the Sundays. I’ve been off work since a WEEK AGO Thursday and I’m not even sure I can prepare myself for the chaos of the week ahead. I fully…

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