So here’s a little photographic tour of my highlights of 2009.  It’s where I’ve been, all the things I ate and drank, who was there and even a few of the things that I’ve baked.

I love bananas.  Did you know that if you eat bananas every day that they’ll help lower your blood pressure?  But you have to eat something like 5 bananas a day for it to have …

Nothing brings people together like comfort food.  This fall before I started getting my act together for the wedding, I was able to have a semi-private morning with Teresita – a local woman who teaches …

So we’re plain in the heart of winter and it seems like nobody is going out – if not for the cold, for the fear that the media is putting into our minds about the …

Last week’s TWD was one of those recipes that took me by surprise – just like the whole week. First of all, at the end of last week, I got engaged. That Saturday, …

Take a look at this month’s most interesting bars, clubs and restaurants.  Feel free to click, print and carry with you for easy reference!

On Saturday, I finished another facebook auction – I auctioned off a carrot cake.  Mariana from Brasil won.  She invited the girls over for some Pimm’s and cake, so I was able to try the …

This week’s Tuesdays With Dorie was just simply a pleasure to make. It was simple, I had all of the ingredients at my hand – and I was able to improvise without too much …

Ahh – el día de enamorados… quite possibly the most romantic holiday of the year.  In Chicago, we’re reminded every February of the tragedy otherwise known as the “St. Valentine’s Day Massacre“.  Assuming that your …

It’s all about good deals, great discounts and how to save a peso, weather you’re dining at a discount or just simply aching for a night out with your friends.