just the little things

I have had the weirdest appetite lately... I am just not craving anything, which is weird because I always want some sort of meat. The other night, I went pretty light on dinner.

miso soup + edamame + a cutie. Colors worked well and I'd say it was a fairly balanced meal, er snack. I think I had PB&J a few hours later! (I don't know why but I like seeing before and after photos)

Then a few days ago, I woke up STAR-VING. I laid in bed and tried to remember what I had in my pantry and fridge. I jumped out of bed and concocted this feast. Needless to say, I wasn't hungry for the next 6 hours, which is quite rare!

instant grits + thick bacon, mini waffles + bananas, egg whites + a honey mandarin orange. There's no after photo because I was too full to shoot it and let's face it, all that was left was the orange seeds.

I'm realizing I should try to cook more. Key phrase is try... I do have a lot of recipes saved off, it's just not always fun cooking for one!

black coffee

A few weeks ago, I stopped by one of my most favorite coffee shops in Chicago. I'm not a black coffee drinker, but when I'm at Julius Meinl, I can drink it straight up, well, with the help of their delectable biscuits. But would you know it, they were out of the biscuits??? I think this is the second time I've gone when they've been out in the past couple of months. (insert frowny face, haha). So I had one of their biscottis and of course, it was even more delicious!

I just loved the way the sun peeked onto the couch across from me and I had to snap away... moments like this, I'm grateful to carry, er lug, around my camera... to capture the few moments to myself where I can enjoy a nice cup of coffee!

sweet paul

Just discovered this kids' magazine - Sweet Paul!

What adorable ideas. And the best part, they supply the recipes and how-to's so you don't have to spend time figuring it out!

And the best part... you can download it for free or if you're like me and need a physical copy, you can order here!

Can't wait for the next copy that will be released on June 1!