Category Archives: Food & Entertaining

Orange Salad with pecans & gorgonzola

We made this salad for Jaci’s going away party. Inspired by Skinny Taste’s Blood Orange Salad, it’s light and fresh and a great addition to any dinner. Also a plus is that it takes hardly any time at all to … Continue reading

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Ombre Sugar Cookies

We recently made these easy and adorable (not to mention delicious) sugar cookies both for a dinner party, and to take to a neighbor who just had a baby girl.  They were a huge hit!  Here’s how: 1.  3 cups … Continue reading

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A CHICago Life Dinner Party

One of our best friends, Jaci, has decided to transfer law schools, and will be moving to DC in the next week.  We’re so proud of her decision, but so sad to see her go!  Here’s a look at the … Continue reading

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It’s A Wrap

Forgetful?  Environmentally green?  Creative?  Broke?  Procrastinator?  All of the above?  Us too. This gift wrapping idea is a lifesaver when you don’t have wrapping paper on hand, or you just want your gift to stand out from the crowd: Pull … Continue reading

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Ashleigh & Karen’s Simple Summer Salad

Our friend Ashleigh knows her food.  Not only does she always have the best restaurant recommendations, but she is also an awesome (& health conscious) cook!  We’ve become addicted to her signature simple salad, a recipe that she and her … Continue reading

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Katie’s Famous Grilled Bacon Flatbread

Aside from her gorgeous blonde locks and brilliant legal mind, our good friend Katie has become well known within certain social circles for her absolutely AMAZING bacon flatbread!  Just like Katie, it’s the best!  Give it a try it.  We’ll … Continue reading

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Caramelized Onion & Artichoke Pizza

[image credits] Pizza Dough (If you want to make it from scratch- more power to you!  However, we typically do this quick and easy with the pre-made whole wheat dough available at the Whole Foods pizza counter) 1 can of … Continue reading

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