Dairy-Free Earl Grey Milk Tea Pudding Recipe

This post may contain affiliate links. This 4-ingredient dairy-free and vegan milk tea pudding is simple to make! It’s a light dessert that’s aromatic and has a soft, smooth texture. Getting the ingredients I’ve been on a cooking and baking kick lately, and this is one that I’ve really enjoyed! While you can use a […]

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Becoming a Brand Ambassador for O, The Oprah Magazine

I’ve been a fan of Oprah for a long time and truly admire her passion, caring nature, and all that she has accomplished in her life. She has made such a positive impact to many lives, including my own. I didn’t get a chance to attend her talk show when she was still in Chicago […]

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Banana Bread Recipe

I think the first time that I had banana bread was from Starbucks, where I would get their “Banana Nut Bread.” I enjoyed it, but it wasn’t until I started making my own that I realized how simple it is to make! I’ve stopped buying banana bread from cafes as much since then. In fact, […]

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Fruit Paradise – Chicago, IL (Arepas Edition)

What is an arepa? An arepa is “a type of food made of ground maize dough, originating from pre-Columbian northern region of South America, and is notable in the cuisines of Colombia and Venezuela.”[1] I’ve had the pleasure of trying out the different tasty arepas that Fruit Paradise offers, which are available for purchase between […]

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Top 5 Travel Tips

I absolutely love traveling and exploring different countries and cities! One of my life goals is to travel to a new destination every year, and I’ve been on track for the past 10 years. Over time, I’ve learned some tips to increase efficiency and ensure smooth sailing when it comes to traveling. Below are five […]

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Fruit Paradise – Chicago, IL

It seems like the health trend continues in today’s world! I like that small cafes offering healthy food and drink options exist in Chicago. Fruit Paradise is a local hidden gem in the Logan Square neighborhood, where the cafe is owned by husband and wife, Marcos and Gabriela, and offers acai bowls, smoothies, desserts, and […]

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Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant Brunch Featuring The Potash Twins – Arlington Heights, IL

When Elaine from Wink PR invited me to attend the Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant members’ brunch event, I was incredibly excited! Cooper’s Hawk is an upscale casual restaurant with 35 locations across nine U.S. states with over 400,000 members in its wine club (which is an amazing deal if you read about it here). […]

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Invicto – Naperville, IL

Invicto is a restaurant currently in Naperville, IL that features authentic Mexican street foods. However, they’re expanding and opening a new location in Vernon Hills, IL and Chicago, IL. David Sloan and Franklin Wiener are co-founders of this growing chain restaurant and partners with One Feeds Two, a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide […]

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10 Best Foods in Chicago

In the past, multiple people have asked me for Chicago restaurant recommendations. It’s challenging to narrow down to a short list when we have 8,000+ restaurant options in this city! When Frank’s friends were in town from DC, we took them out on a food adventure day to explore as many restaurants as we could. […]

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10 Best Desserts in Chicago

I’ve been blessed and cursed with a sweet tooth, so it’s hard for me to go a while without consuming some sort of treat or dessert. It almost feels like a journey to discover the best desserts in Chicago when there are so many options available! Fortunately, I’ve already done enough exploring to curate this […]

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