April 28, 2017

Weekly WI–Up .2

Weekly WI–Up .2
I woke up and checked the weather yesterday morning, and it said 50 degrees.  Nice!  I grabbed a light sweater and at the last second grabbed a scarf before heading out the door.  Well, holy balls, it felt like winter again – it was windy, rainy and with the wind chill probably felt more like 40.  I should know better living in Chicago all my...
April 28, 2017

Chicago’s Riverwalk

Chicago’s Riverwalk
You knew I wouldn’t let my leftover French fries go to waste, right?  I used an ounce of chopped leftover fries as the base of my omelette.  I will tell you though, that this is best right out of the cast iron skillet, because the fries get nice and crunchy, but even reheated, this was tasty.  One egg, egg whites, deli ham, pepper jack cheese...
April 27, 2017

Beer and a Burger

Beer and a Burger
It was already a balmy 60 degrees when I left the house yesterday morning – love!  I think my ideal temps would be from 50-70 degrees, no humidity. That’s not too much to ask of Chicago, is it?!   I made a mason jar parfait for my train breakfast – one container Chobani (2), strawberries, bananas, a little drizzle of sugar free pancake syrup and...
April 26, 2017

New Digs!

New Digs!
That tall building is my new office! It’s super modern, and several notches up from our old space. I think they had been in that old location 30 years?! It took me just over 12 minutes to walk from the train station – not too bad.  Since I had no idea how my day was going to start, I ate my breakfast on the train....
April 25, 2017

Vegan Mushroom Bites

Vegan Mushroom Bites
What a whirlwind weekend!  Last week my sister asked if I’d be willing to volunteer as a culinary judge for one of her principals who is passionate about this local ACT-SO program, showing kids that there are many ways to make it to college without sports.  They have 32 categories that kids could compete in to possibly advance to nationals, with the hope of winning...
April 24, 2017

Cooking Club! Chipotle Bang Bang Shrimp Bites

Cooking Club!  Chipotle Bang Bang Shrimp Bites
It was nearly 55 degrees by the time I got to work yesterday, such a beautiful day. I knew it was going to be a busy day, it being the last full day at the office.  I had a taste for oats for some reason, so hit up Pret for their steel cut oats – so creamy and only 4 smart points.  They have tiny...
April 21, 2017

Reverse Seared Cowboy Ribeye Steak

Reverse Seared Cowboy Ribeye Steak
I got up early yesterday to make sure I had a decent breakfast to start my day off on the right foot.  Just a simple egg white omelette with ham, spinach and cheese (6) with fresh fruit.  I cooked the omelette while I was in the shower.  I just pour the ham and egg whites in a skillet with a lid, turn it on low,...
April 20, 2017

47 point day

47 point day
While I didn’t have lunch planned, I can always count on my Chobani breakfast parfait.  Simple, easy, delicious and most important, filling!  I’ve been whittling down my office plates, glasses, etc. in anticipation of the office move, and realized I had nothing to put my parfait in.  I found this rocks glass in the shared office kitchen – I love that it says Glenlevit on...
April 19, 2017

Shrimp Stir-fry

Shrimp Stir-fry
I can usually get so much done at work in an hour before my actual start time without any distractions.  Yesterday I had plans of taking the early train in, but even though I had 5 minutes to spare (which is cutting it close for me!) the train that was supposed to come at 6:58, came at 6:53. And sat for 5 minutes and then...
April 18, 2017

Baked Brie with Toasted Peptitas, Pom Seeds and Maple Syrup

Baked Brie with Toasted Peptitas, Pom Seeds and Maple Syrup
The sun does amazing things to my soul.  Jacob and my brother would actually prefer rainy/cloud/foggy days, but no matter what the temperature is, if the sun is out, it just makes me happy. Chicago had amazing weather this weekend – temps near 80 on Saturday and in the 70s yesterday.  I can remember some Easter Sunday’s when it was so cold Hannah had to...
April 17, 2017