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 […]

This recipe is a part of our Salad on Sundays series. Photos by Foxtails Photography If you’ve spent any time perusing my Instagram feed, you will find that I have a bit of an obsession with flowers. The past couple of summers I have planted a small edible flower garden to experiment with. Using them […]