In a departure from the clichés of obligatory occasions like Valentine’s Day, we pondered what could truly elevate the day. Our conclusion? Dining out and savoring a meal expertly crafted by talented chefs, complemented by a spectacular cocktail. And for those who prefer the intimacy of home, bringing that experience to their own kitchen. Fortunately, we’ve gathered insights from Chicago’s culinary elite, who shared their visions for celebrating love and indulgence on this special day. It’s the perfect recipe for a Valentine’s Day brunch to remember.

This post has been sponsored by Shady Brook Farms Turkey ®. All thoughts and opinions are my own. The Best Roast Turkey Breast Recipe This year has been exceptionally strange and difficult, which lead to some adjustments to our traditional holiday plans. Although my love for Thanksgiving stems from the large gatherings we usually host, […]

We are keeping it simple this weekend with an easy roasted grape kale salad for this week’s Salad on Sundays recipe. Roasting grapes deepens their flavor and caramelizes their juices, giving them a jammy texture that’s reminiscent of a good glass of red wine. KITCHEN ESSENTIALS Roasted Grape Kale Salad with Walnuts, and Goat Cheese […]

Fall, to me, means celebration. From Halloween to Thanksgiving, there’s always a reason to make a tasty meal and enjoy each other’s company. Recently, my friend Kayla and I got together to have a mini harvest celebration where we exchanged some of our new fall inspired recipes – and I brought the Stuffed Acorn Squash. […]

This recipe was created as a part The House of Perez Salad on Sundays series. We were forced into harvest season in Wyoming last week after experiencing frost and snow and this tomato salad recipe was a result of it! It came so early this year, but I was able to snatch up the best […]

So I’m not actually going to share this quiche breakfast recipe with you, but I am thrilled to share where you can find it. One of my favorite blogs, Coco Kelley, has featured this brunch favorite on their amazing blog. Cassandra creates amazing content centered around interior design, parties, table tops, and my favorite…food. So, […]

A spring twist on a warm weather classic, try adding lavender to your freshly squeezed lemonade.

A healthy (as it can be) carrot cocktail made with a honey simple syrup to avoid the use of refined sugar. A crowd pleaser for Easter, or your first gatherings after the snow melts.

The first day a spring. Who doesn’t love this time of year? I start dreaming about all things fresh. Fresh air, fresh flowers, produce, freshly organized home. It really is a happy time – and it’s also when I’m totally inspired by shades of green. Everything in spring begins with a shade of green first […]

The wait is (hopefully) over for this thing of Spring beauty. We love when Rhubarb starts to make its debut and with that we’ve created a round up of our top 10 rhubarb recipes we hope you try this spring.

Spring is on its way (apparently) and Easter is quickly creeping up on me. We just received about eight inches of snow after enjoying 60-degree weather for about a week. Wyoming typically always sees one last storm before the warmer weather permanently sticks. While it was sunny, I snuck over to one of my favorite […]