Now Playing – “Just like heaven” – The Cure Oh, crap. It’s currently 12:13 a.m., which means, February 2nd is officially over. Which really means, Ina Garten’s birthday is now officially over, at least in Chicago – so, there goes my whole idea of dedicating a post to Ina on her actual birthday. Damn! I really … More Happy Birthday, Ina
Now Playing – “We got more bounce in California” – Soul Kid #1 World, I have a confession to make, please don’t be mad. Allanabytes is a little bit drunk right now. Okay, just a small buzz. But, I’m sorry to admit, the California wine has gotten the best of allanabytes and mamabytes. We’re on … More We got more bytes in California …
Now Playing – “Home” by Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros There’s nothing I hate more than the sound of my alarm clock going off. The buzzing, buzzing buzzing sound waking me from my deep slumber and my pleasant dream of eating artichokes with a spicy aioli dip that I effortlessly whipped up, while not … More The post that almost wasn’t …
Last week, a friend from work asked me if the glasses I’m wearing in my blog photo were meant to make me appear more “bloggy.” I laughed, turned red, and simply answered, no, they are not. Even though I’ve always wanted glasses in real life, I don’t actually wear them – the ones from the … More Week 1: Fabulous Foodie Saturday
Now Playing- You & Me – Penny and the Quarters I have never kept a new year’s resolution. Over the years, I’ve made plenty – stop biting my nails, exercise, cut out sweets & junk food, exercise, exercise, and yeah, exercise. Well, it’s never happened. I don’t think I’ve even lasted a week, which is … More My “Damn Good Post” on All Things Movies, Food & Pasta
Something is certainly in the Chicago air, folks. You know what it is? Talent. Pure unadulterated talent, genius in fact – and I’m incredibly jealous. Let me explain! Maybe you’ve heard of this and maybe you haven’t but I’m going to obsess about it anyway. The Lawrence/Julie & Julia Project. Foodies, you should know what … More Just in cases …
T’was the perfect morning – I had slept in until noon and had a few hours to spare before work, so I took comfort on my couch with an oversize furry blanket, a cup of piping hot coffee and this month’s Bon Appetit. I figured I would probably stumble upon a few yummy recipes, maybe … More Whoopie Pies, Ya’ll
Now Playing – “You Don’t Have to Believe Me” – Eric Hutchinson Quick! Name your favorite food network show. Barefoot Contessa? Yeah, me too! Ina Garten is a wonderwoman. A genius. A goddess. My idol! Mildly obsessed? Absolutely. My friend and I even contemplated dressing up as Ina for Halloween, but I was a little … More The Ina Garten Transformation
I like to consider myself a halfway decent writer. Sometimes I think I can be funny, and on my best day’s, clever and maybe even witty, if I’m lucky. Titles, however, are my downfall. I suck at coming up with title’s – I’m the worst, seriously. I will sit and stare at my computer screen … More A Short, Salty & Spicy Homage to Graham Elliot’s Popcorn
Now Playing – “Either Way” – The Generationals My affinity for celebrity culture began with the Chicago Bulls – circa 1995-1996. That’s right, Sports fans, the year of Michael Jordan and Scotty Pippen. The year the Chicago Bulls won 72 games, no big deal. I was eight years old. Ah, the age of innocence. Also, … More Cupcake Creator & Celebrity Stalker
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