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Carol's Cookies In Da House

Happy Saturday, peeps!  I don’t even know where to start but I’ve fallen in love with Carol’s Cookies.  Last Thursday when I arrived to work, I quickly scoured the office for a package I have been waiting for ever since I knew Carol’s son, Jeff, kindly sent me some to sample. You can tell that... Read more »
By Katy Kusek,
January 28, 2012 at 11:46 pm
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Not Yo Mama's Pancakes

Happy Sunday All!  Hope you enjoyed your weekend thus far.  Here is a recipe for all you pancake lovers out there that are trying to watch your waistline or made a resolution for a healthier 2012. Chocolate banana protein pancakes.  These pancakes have punch of protein that give you some staying power that boxed versions... Read more »
By Katy Kusek,
January 15, 2012 at 11:18 am
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Clean Eats

Hey guys!  Whether you are already maintaining a healthy lifestyle or are just getting started with  the new year, Alton Brown is on to something.  I saw Mr. Brown on the Dr. Oz show and was in awe of his 50 pound weight loss with his handy list system. For me, I am better when... Read more »
By Katy Kusek,
January 8, 2012 at 6:50 pm
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Weekend Getaway Grub

Happy 2012 everyone!  Hope you all had a safe and happy holiday.  We headed to Galena for the holiday and while everyone else went skiing on Saturday Mike and I went on an impromptu Galena Food Crawl. While most of the places we stopped were very good there was one that stuck out to Mike and I... Read more »
By Katy Kusek,
January 2, 2012 at 9:08 pm
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Cookies for Santa!

Who said you had to leave baked cookies for the big guy?  I think he is going to go nuts when he sees what we’ve left him this year PB Bites are easy to make and require very few ingredients 1 c. peanut butter 3/4 c. brown sugar 3/4 c. powdered sugar Combine peanut butter... Read more »
By Katy Kusek,
December 24, 2011 at 1:32 pm
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On the 3rd Day of Cookies

My true love made for me… butterscotch chocolate chip cookies. I was handed down the chocolate chip cookie recipe from my friends mom and on a whim last year I threw in the butterscotch chips and crossed my fingers.  Moist delicious butterscotch chocolate heaven is what came out of the oven. Makes 4 dozenish cookies... Read more »
By Katy Kusek,
December 21, 2011 at 11:18 pm
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Made Fresh Daily

Breakfast was glorious.  As we all basked in our hungover states, we frantically searched for somewhere to eat. Chefs Feed app to the rescue! After scrolling through several different prospects, we(by “we” I mean I not me) landed on The Bristol.  The atmosphere was warm and cozy and exactly what we needed after a long night out.  I loved the industrial looking lighting and huge chalkboard wall. I... Read more »
By Katy Kusek,
December 11, 2011 at 3:52 pm
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Friday Favoites

Ahhh haaa.  We made it.  It’s Friday  and I’m feeling pretty good minus my slight hangover.  Anyone else go to the Jay-Z & Kanye West concert last night?  We had a blast and the food was awesome. The chef went out of his way to us you all about the food and you could taste the love in... Read more »
By Katy Kusek,
December 2, 2011 at 11:24 pm
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Best. Ceviche. Ever

Ohh dang do I have a gem for you!  We spent yesterday downtown at Mikes parents in celebration of Thanksgiving since we will all be in separate locations on the actual holiday. In true Thanksgiving fashion, we went out for Mexican.  We feasted at La Cantina Bar & Grill. I have been to La Cantina in... Read more »
By Katy Kusek,
November 20, 2011 at 6:40 pm
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Great American Cooking Expo

source Thanks to Groupon we found this fun-filled event that took place last Saturday and Sunday at the Arlington Heights Racecourse. For most boozies in the Chicago-land area, this was a really fun event to attend however for the foodies out there it sort of lacked in the food sample department.    There were only two food sample lines... Read more »
By Katy Kusek,
November 15, 2011 at 9:07 pm
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