Monthly Archives: January 2011

Cleveland Rocks

January 28, 2011
Cleveland Rocks

We’re starting to create a ‘list of lasts’ since we’re heading out of Chicago in a matter of months (well, weeks for Chris). And although we’ve been wanting to hit up the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, we’ve put if off for a few years because it’s, well, in Cleveland. Our last trip to Ohio involved a Rush concert full of mullets and Budweiser, and as a result, I suppose it’s safe to say I haven’t had a real hankerin’ to repeat the 5-6 hour drive. However, The Boss himself roped us into it this time, and since the exhibit ends in February we couldn’t say no. It was a quick trip, but a relatively easy drive out of Chicago, and I’m glad we went; one cross-through on our list, many more to go . I’m sad to report that there are no pictures to share of...

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One Hit Wonder

January 25, 2011
One Hit Wonder

I generally consider myself a one-stop shopper. I don’t mind running a couple of errands at a time, but in the same vein, I like for each errand to really pack a punch, so to speak. I stopped shopping at Dominicks and started buying all my grocery items at Whole Foods for this very reason – I got tired of buying pantry items at one place, and meat/produce at the other, so one day I just sucked it up and decided that my grocery bill would just have to be a little higher each month, but in the end, the time saved would be worth it. I’m also a huge fan of meals that don’t involve side items – the “one potters”, I think they’re called. Stews, chilis, the shunned casseroles – they all fall into this category. Often times I find myself making a killer chicken dish, or...

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The Gut Buster

Eating good, healthy food is an admirable goal. It’s a really good goal. Sometimes though, it’s just. so. dang. hard. Ya feel me? Exhibit...

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