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Maris Callahan

herb roasted halibut

Herb Roasted Halibut

Share:TwitterFacebookPinterestTumblrGoogle+StumbleUponemailSince I started training to run a half-marathon this coming November (I’m up to six miles…only seven more to go!), I’ve found myself cooking more frequently. It isn’t because I’ve gotten all health nut or have decided to start…

Olfactif: Niche & Artisan Fragrance Discovery Service

Beauty

Share:TwitterFacebookPinterestTumblrGoogle+StumbleUponemail These days, you can sign-up for monthly subscription services that will deliver everything from health and fitness gear to tampons directly to your door. Now, if you’re looking for a signature fragrance, then it’s time to add Olfactif,…

Five Thoughts on Writing Sponsored Blog Posts for Brands

Living

Share:TwitterFacebookPinterestTumblrGoogle+StumbleUponemail At this past weekend’s BlogHer conference, which is a two-day convention for women who blog, there was a session about writing sponsored posts. Though I did not attend the session, brand and blogger relations are a very important…

Fresh Cherry Cheesecake Bars

Recipes, Sweet Treats

Share:TwitterFacebookPinterestTumblrGoogle+StumbleUponemail People ask me all the time: do you still cook a lot? The answer, as I think we all can guess, is no, but that doesn’t mean it never happens. Every once in awhile the urge to make…

Siena Tavern Chicago

Chicago: Eggs Benedict at Siena Tavern

Chicago, Cities, To Eat, Travel

Share:TwitterFacebookPinterestTumblrGoogle+StumbleUponemailYou might think you’ve had eggs Benedict. You might think you’ve had delicious eggs Benedict. The truth of the matter is that unless you’ve had the eggs Benedict from Siena Tavern, you’re wrong on both counts. Share:TwitterFacebookPinterestTumblrGoogle+StumbleUponemail…