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Our Wedding Day

July 7, 2018

April 21, 2018. Our wedding day! It’s hard to believe that after a year of planning, the day came and went so quickly. … More Our Wedding Day

A few weeks back, I was invited to check out the latest Mariano’s store in Lakeview East. I’ve always been a huge Mariano’s fan and usually frequent the store on Chicago Ave in UK Village. However, the newest (38th location!) in Lakeview at 3030 N. Broadway has been a long time coming for the neighborhood and it’s definitely … More Mariano’s in Lakeview

Valentines

February 14, 2013

Valentines. It’s a tricky holiday

I can’t stop giggling

November 15, 2011

12 days ago, I submitted an article to one of my favorite websites, hello giggles 11 days ago, they wrote back – and wanted me to re-submit my work as a video post 8 days ago, I sat in my room, signed up for a you-tube account and went to town Yesterday, it was published … More I can’t stop giggling

Brownies & Best Friends

June 22, 2011

For the past half-hour, I have been sitting at my computer, re-writing, deleting & re-writing this opening paragraph. Since I’ve started allanabytes a few months ago, I’ve rarely had trouble with writers block. Usually, my mind boggles with ideas and I start scribbling down phrases or the like, on post its, or the palm of … More Brownies & Best Friends

DMK – Best dang hambooger in town.

June 3, 2011

When I think hamburgers, I often divert back to my past, when I am reminded of myself as only a small, skinny byte who would engorge herself on McDonald’s hamburgers as an after-school snack. Growing up, I could easily polish off 2-3 burgers in a matter of minutes, chomping down on that greasy bun, with … More DMK – Best dang hambooger in town.

Cook with confidence / Enjoy your food

May 17, 2011

On most occasions, I’m not a fan of being rushed while I write. Today is the exception. I have an hour before I have to actually get out of my pajamas, shower and get ready for work but in these ticking minutes, I absolutely must blog about the plate of food I just cooked. The … More Cook with confidence / Enjoy your food

Cheers to a You-Tube “past,” cheesecake present & brownie future.

March 7, 2011

Now Playing – Make You Feel My Love – Adele To know me, is to know I have an obsession with all things you-tube. For many of my friends, facebook, twitter or a quick late night food run would suffice as a normal break from I.S., our senior thesis /independent-study-goodbye-social-life-massive-100+page paper, all Wooster students are … More Cheers to a You-Tube “past,” cheesecake present & brownie future.

My 2,500-ish word recap on last night’s killer Top Chef: All Stars

December 9, 2010

I love Top Chef. And I looooove Carla Hall. So, when I found out my favorite alarmingly tall, curly-haired, crazy lady Carla Hall would be back on television, reprising her role on Top Chef All Stars, the title that slipped out her hands oh so quickly, I was over the damn moon. I love Carla … More My 2,500-ish word recap on last night’s killer Top Chef: All Stars