{Casablanca} This post is a shoutout to one of my boyfriend’s favorite movies, and the Best Picture winner in 1944. In World War II Casablanca, Rick Blaine, exiled American and former freedom fighter, runs the most popular nightspot in town. The cynical lone wolf Blaine comes into the possession of two valuable letters of transit. When … Continue reading
I have seen stuffed pepper recipes populating the pages of Pinterest for months and have always been tempted to try them, but for some reason always forgot about them when I tried thinking of new recipes to make for the blog. Luckily for me, one of my best friends in my graduate program decided we … Continue reading
In need of some fall flavors that have fewer calories than the infamous pumpkin spice latte? Look no further! I decided to give this paleo thing a try, and in the process came across this deliciously filling chili recipe. I made the full batch — which is huge by the way, so I would recommend freezing the … Continue reading
So here’s the thing. I really, really like food. And I really, really don’t like working out. As you would imagine, this poses a bit of an issue. Ever since I tore my ACL my senior year in college, I have yet to find a workout routine that I truly enjoy and allows me to … Continue reading
This recipe was a brilliant discovery! I found it on Yahoo — of all places — and I’ve made it 4 times since then. It’s simple, but the flavors are fantastic! There’s a good bite to it that I didn’t expect considering the ingredients are so simple. Needless to say, I’m a big fan! Be warned, this recipe … Continue reading
I think I finally found a way to settle an argument between 1) My desire to be swimsuit ready come May and 2) My inner fat kid that demands chocolate on a daily basis. I made these delicious energy bites last week thinking they could replace the 100-calorie snack pack of almonds I’ve been bringing to work with me … Continue reading
I would like to preface this post with the following: No, NutriBullet isn’t paying me to endorse their product, but YES they SHOULD because I LOVE it and can no longer live without it. My schedule has been so crazy lately! If this is what the real world looks like, I may just have to … Continue reading
Y’all know I’m the first person to sign up for a huge plate of steak and mashed potatoes, so the fact that I stumbled upon a vegan dish this good is a surprise to me too! I didn’t even realize it was a vegan recipe until I looked back at the website. I made this … Continue reading
After an overwhelmingly stressful couple of weeks, I decided to get out of Dallas for the weekend to go back to home sweet home, Chicago. A weekend of Giordano’s pizza, my mom’s spaghetti, cuddling with my corgi, and watching West Wing with my parents sounded just like what the doctor ordered! While I was home, my … Continue reading
Feeling a little…rounder…after that delicious Thanksgiving meal? Not that I’m speaking for personal experience or anything, but I definitely could benefit from a few lower calorie meals in my immediate future. Problem is I have a die-hard sweet tooth that simply won’t go away. The solution? Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies! It’s a healthier way to … Continue reading
Eating My Feelings 