After so many friends asked for my recipe inspired by Rachel Ray's Neapolitan Baked Ziti Recipe, it was time to share the goods. I saw Rachel Ray make this on her talk show and not only did it look delicious, it was simple. After following Rachel's recipe a few times, it was a little bland so I made a few modifications. I'm sure she wouldn't mind.Make this dish for your friends after they bring home a new baby, when hosting book club, meal train or dinner with your family. Tip: If you are ...
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Why I Went Gluten-Free
If you've been reading So Chic Life for awhile you may already know I went gluten-free by hormone imbalance and adrenal fatigue, I've realized along the way that my body is not a fan of gluten. While I don't have celiac disease, I adhere to a gluten-free diet 99.9% of the time because it helps me feel better and stay on track eating primarily whole foods like vegetables, lean proteins, fruit and healthy fats. For the most part my daughters eat the same way but it's not like gluten ...
Chicago Gourmet & Chicago’s Love for Farm to Table
This past weekend I had the opportunity to attend an exclusive Q&A sesh with Chef/Partner of Bottlefork and Chicago Gourmet. Moderated by Check Please! host Cat De Orio, I was intrigued by Chef Hickey's passion for farm-to-table and what it means for the Chicago restaurant industry. As much as I appreciate dining at restaurants that support local farmers it was fascinating to learn about Chicago's love for farm to table movement. Did you know Chicago is a pioneer when it comes to ...
