fruit

Sunshine Smoothie

by Lizzy 6 November 2013 Food

It’s been a tough year. In fact, one of the worst ever. Today’s a particularly challenging day, and the dreary weather isn’t helping my mood much. I needed a little sunshine in my life, but with rain and overcast skies, my chances of finding it were slim. So I decided to create my own sunshine […]

0 comments Read the full article →

Cantaloupe Agua Fresca

by Lizzy 28 August 2013 Food

I miss lunchtime in Mexico. I had a ritual with friends that worked well for me and served as a wonderful culinary education during the time I spent there. Most days we’d gather in the kitchen, my friends warming up containers filled with food brought from their homes, and sit together discussing the day’s events. […]

2 comments Read the full article →

Cantaloupe Colada

by Lizzy 21 August 2013 Food

Why does summer fly by, but winter seems to last forever? At least here in Chicago that’s the case for me. I remember as a kid it also held true, but the end of summer also meant back to school shopping. Who doesn’t like shiny new school supplies and brand new clothes? It was like […]

0 comments Read the full article →

Banana Daiquiri

by Lizzy 7 August 2013 Food

The first time I ever went on a cruise was also the last time. Being buffeted between narrow hallways, feeling ocean waves in a bed that wasn’t a waterbed and getting daily migraines guaranteed cruising was simply not for me. 

0 comments Read the full article →

Friday Find | Joie Avocado Fresh Pod

by Lizzy 12 July 2013 Friday Find

You already know what happens when you try to store unused portions of avocado. The creamy, green flesh begins turning an unattractive brown almost immediately. Typically, I don’t have that issue as I can eat avocados like apples. However, I will ration them when I’m planning multiple meals or eating alone. I needed a better […]

4 comments Read the full article →

Cucumber Cooler | The Bedford Inspiration

by Lizzy 9 July 2013 Food

  With the resurgence of the cocktail culture we’ve learned it takes true skill to make a good drink. Personally, I think it takes even greater talent to make a potable mocktail. Without reliance on a bitters’ aromatic essence or nuance of liquor, a bartender needs to be innovative. Rarely do I find success when […]

4 comments Read the full article →