Catching up

Dad made shabu shabu last night

Ice cream cake from Baskin Robbins

Happy early Birthday momma!!

I needed this after the huge meal last night.

Lunch:

This salad was awesome. Candied pecans rocks my socks off!

Goat cheese appetizer with crusty chewy bread to dip.

Now that's a big pizza. I had three slices and was pretty stuffed..or maybe I was secretly holding out for dessert.

Prepare yourself for the greatest invention since sliced bread......Self serve frozen yogurt!!!!! Holy crap. I never knew this existed in Chicago.

Come to momma!!!

Look at how many flavors you can choose from. They also offer free samples. I tried the pistachio and didn't end up getting it.

Toppings bar

Honestly, how does one choose from so many options?

FroYO: cake batter, red velvet and reeses peanut butter. Toppings: sprinkles, cookie dough, pecans, crumbled graham crackers

I will definitely be making a repeat stop here before I go back to London. Snog's got nothing on this bad boy.

Dinner: Las Palmas (upscale Mexican in Bucktown)

Chips n' salsa!!

Guacamole made tableside. So delicious. Best guac EVER

Carrot and jalapeno soup. What an interesting combo that actually works!

$22 margarita pitchers. Not too shabby

Carne asada in chipotle sauce.

I'm stuffed.

Finally bought some cowboy boots at an awesome secondhand store called Buffalo Exchange.

http://www.buffaloexchange.com/

PIG OUT

Brunch:

http://www.sweetsandsavoriesrestaurant.com/

Brunch at Sweets n Savories.

I love the dining scene in Chicago. Sort of torn between London and Chicago. Aww what the heck. My heart still belongs to the Windy City!! We split all the above in three. I had a bite of each. The cinnamon roll was my favorite. So delicious w. a cup of joe!

Sweet potato bisque. Creamy, warm, soul satisfying.

Lobster hash with warm soft potatoes, poached eggs, and a lovely light hollandaise sauce. I finished my plate!

Mid day snack:

Leaning tower of boxes

Two of my favorite things. Wings and beer. The only thing missing was the Chicago Bears.

I. must. run. tomorrow. - aka fattie Hanna

Blessed

Baby quiche and crab cakes

tehehehe..no explanation necessary

Shield my eyes!! Put some clothes on dude.

Best individual sized pretzel bread ever. Yummmmm

buttery asparagus.

creamy mashed potatoes

My fav!! Cooper's Hawk sweet red wine

My plate- a little bit of everything.

shots of Bacardi... who does that?!? ewwww

Don't hate- participate!!

Thank you ladies for making my night so memorable. I love you gals to pieces!!! xoxo

The things we do for long lasting youth

I've never done a face mask before. I'm 26 years old and I've never done this. I dunno how I intend to preserve my skin! It's really hard not to smile or laugh in this thing. Seriously. Very. Hard.

I'm almost scared of myself. Btw. I don't wear dresses on a normal afternoon basis but I'm getting ready to drive down to the suburbs to have a lil fun.

Breakfast earlier:

My dish: Egg white omelette w. roasted red peppers, brie cheese, and carmelized onions. Wheat toast on the side. Per the usual, I put butter and honey on it.

 I had a bite of my bro's dish. I wasn't a fan. The bread was too chewy for me. Give me a brioche french toast over this any day.

Grilled Francese bread rubbed with pesto, topped with grilled turkey breast,
roasted red peppers, eggs over easy, white truffle aioli
and scallions

Workout at the gym this morning: Whole body strength training w. emphasis on my tush.

Piglet sidled up to Pooh from behind.  "Pooh!" he whispered.  "Yes, Piglet?"  "Nothing," said Piglet, taking Pooh's paw.  "I just wanted to be sure of you."  ~A.A. Milne