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Between Friends

Between Friends
Guys – I made Vegan waffles yesterday.  I know!  My new friend Justin of Crow Moon Kitchen is vegan, and I figured I would try one of his recipes.  You can find his original recipe here – he used something called “aquafaba” which apparently is the liquid in a can of chick peas that can be used in place of eggs.  Huh.  I decided to...
July 26, 2019

Cochon Volant

Cochon Volant
Good morning and happy Thursday!    First up – I am hosting a Step Bet!  If you have an iPhone, did you know you have a pedometer already on your phone – it’s under the health button!  So what is Step Bet?  You bet $40 that you will get all the steps allocated to you (based on your walking already – you can sync the...
July 25, 2019

Internet Friends

Internet Friends
It’s true that I have more internet friends than I have in real life.  But that’s what I love about the online community – you are never alone because there is always someone to talk to. When my late husband was sick and I would be spending day after day in the hospital with him while he slept, having my internet friends kept my sanity...
July 22, 2019

It was just an offhand comment…

It was just an offhand comment…
 I follow a lot of people on Instagram.  I love the social interaction, and you do truly form friendships on there believe it or not. Marlena is one woman I follow (20 years younger than me) but she makes me laugh – she always starts her stories pouring a proffee (protein coffee) and saying “what’s up bitches.”   But as with life, sometimes I don’t catch...
July 19, 2019

Naf Naf Grill Blackened Chicken Pita

Naf Naf Grill Blackened Chicken Pita
I had the best afternoon yesterday!   My friends Erica, Dan and I got a behind the scenes at Naf Naf Grill, a fast casual restaurant chain in the Midwest.  Right now they have four locations in Chicago and I think 17 locations in the suburbs. Meet Chef Pat!  He’s the Executive Chef at Naf Naf Grill.  He is so nice – last month we learned...
July 18, 2019

My Bizzy Kitchen Goes on Vacation!

Happy Friday! I meant to do a recap on my lunch with Certified Angus Beef, but the day just got away from me! I leave for my family vacation in Virginia today. My Aunt’s house doesn’t have wifi, so we will see if I am able to blog while I am away, otherwise, I’ll see you guys next week sometime. Hugs! Biz
July 5, 2019