Unicorn Cake

With 4 nephews and no nieces, I’ve wanted to make a really girly cake for the longest time.

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October 11th we celebrated International Day of the Girl Child. We took the morning to dream for all the girls we knew and didn’t know.

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Pro Photographers with Amateur Gear vs. an Amateur with Pro Gear

This is a great article about being a good photographer with amateur gear vs. just having pro gear.

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Bao Tasting

I live in Chicago, the land of unlimited food from all corners of the world. Well except for one thing.

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GF/DF - Chocolate Chip Cookies

I’ve been on the quest. The quest to make the best gluten and dairy free cookies ever. I’m personally not allergic to gluten or dairy, but a lot of people I know are. I

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5k & Donuts

Confession: I only run food related 5Ks.

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Getting Back to My Roots

I grew up eating everything. There wasn't a dish out there that was too weird or too strange.

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Carrot Cake with Coconut Flour

Ten years ago, I attempted to make a gluten free muffin for a friend with celiac disease. I was pretty decent at baking normal muffins, so I decided that I could make a gluten free muffin.

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Brussel Sprouts

Confession: I never ate brussel sprouts until about 5 years ago.

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Trip to the Fish Market

There are a couple of hidden fish mongers inside the markets in Chinatown.

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