July 2013

The Ten I Do’s For Wedding Weight Loss

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Wedding planning can be a stressful time for any newbie bride or groom. Worrying about the date, venue, flowers, rings, food, etc. is enough to overload anyone’s plate; let alone trying to lose weight for the upcoming big day. Somehow losing weight for your wedding has become something that you hear most brides and grooms […]

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COFFEE: Drink or Dessert?

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Coffee can be a very wonderful and satisfying drink to have in the morning!  Black, brown, skinny, caramel….might be words you are used to saying when ordering that morning cup.  However, coffee can also be made in a way that it becomes dessert.  All the extras you might be putting in your coffee at home […]

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Tender at the Bone

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Looking for a delectable summer read?  Check out Tender at the Bone!  The book was written by, Ruth Reichl, a renowned American food writer and four time James Beard Award winner.  Her memoir is witty, heart warming and a mouthwatering a treat. In the book, Ruth describes her journey both in food and life.  Her childhood stories of cooking, French boarding […]

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Olive Oil, Spices and Wine, Oh My!

Chicago Foodies, please join me for a fun networking event! Meet other foodies, dietitians, chefs, and writers/bloggers and discover the delicious benefits of networking Drink wine and enjoy light appetizers, while networking Leave with a goodie bag Receive a 15% discount on purchases at both the Spice House and Old Town Oil Limited Space – Only 28 spots available […]

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Chicago Restaurant Review: Favorite Drink Spots!

This is a guest post by Ginger Hultin of becomingginger.blogspot.com.  This Seattleite gone Chicago girl is a Registered Dietitian and has a MS from Bastyr University in nutrition.  She specializes in cancer care, cardiac rehabilitation, and weight management. It is difficult to choose the “best” restaurants in Chicago because there are so many classics as well as new […]

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