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. […]
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 […]
Michelle Tam’s Nom Nom Paleo Ready or Not! cookbook is by far one of my favorites. In fact, I used it so much that the binding started to fall apart and had to get a new copy! I also tabbed so many pages with Post-It notes so that I can easily go back to make […]
Rise Up Nutrition cafe is a non-profit organization in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago, which is managed by a friendly and awesome couple (Meera and Jay). A really adorable and chill dog also hangs out there, so it’s a dog-friendly cafe. Meera mentioned that the goal is to create an experience as opposed to just […]
While I’m active on social media, the platforms feel restricting in terms of formatting, layout, and word count. Therefore, this blog was created so I can freely customize and utilize this website to share my experiences and insights to you. You’ll find various topics, including restaurant reviews, cooking experiments, and travel recommendations. Happy reading! Shirley
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