• What is it Wednesday? – Sriracha

    What it looks like? What is it? Sriracha (pronounced SIR-rotch-ah) is a thick, like ketchup, chili sauce that adds spice to whatever it is added to.  It’s a wonderful mix of fresh chilies and garlic. fyi…Some people refer to this…

  • What is it Wednesday? – Vitamin D

    What it looks like? What is it? Vitamin D is a fat-soluble prohormone, which encourages the absorption and metabolism of calcium and phosphorous.  Vitamin D is not naturally found in most foods. Health benefits? Vitamin D is important for many…

  • 2011 Taste of Chicago

    I can’t believe I haven’t done a post about my visit to the Taste of Chicago.  I’ve been going to this event for over 5 years and each year I love it! The Taste is an outdoor food festival that…

  • What is it Wednesday? – SPF

    What it looks like? What is it? SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor.  SPF numbers came about in 1962 to measure a sunscreens effect against UVB rays. Sunscreen is used to block ultraviolet light from damaging skin.  There are 2…

  • Home Work

    Work this year has been crazy busy. Just when I think I’m getting caught up on my to-do list, 23 more things are added to it (at least that is how I feel). I’ve gotten so stressed about it that…