Remember that Cara Cara syrup recipe from before the laptop incident? Well, this cocktail has been sitting in the archives waiting for editing and it’s finally here! This Citrus Mint Smash just edged out Mojitos in my rankings of ‘most refreshing drinks’. Read More
Whomp Whomp
This past week I’ve had the bad case of the gremlins. Those pesky lil buggers that just seem to mess everything up. Someone must have told them coffee is my weakness because they attacked with a vengeance. A week of coffee mishaps (every. single. day.) finally culminated in a destroyed keyboard & motherboard. Yup. So ctrl+curate’s […] Read More
Mother’s Day DIY Gift Guide
Does your mom still have a box of your preschool paintings? Ha. Mine either. I can’t really blame mom for not holding on to those scribbles. Luckily my fine motor skills have improved and now I can make her a gift she’ll actually want to keep. Try one of these thoughtfully handmade gifts for your mom this year. There’s […] Read More
Citrus Cocktail Syrup Recipe
Since the breakfast bowl, I’ve been obsessed with Cara Cara oranges. They’re extra sweet, tangy and pink! (Well, pinker then normal oranges). But with a 10 orange bag still left, I had to look for other ways to use them. The delicious solution- cocktail syrup. Quick explanation. Simple syrups are used in drinks instead of granulated sugar because they […] Read More
Chicago May Events
May 1 Maxwell Street Market 800 S Desplaines St., 7:00 am – 3:00 pm Maxwell Street Market kickoff! This free market is a mix of live music, yard sale, fod, and… workouts? It’s a little mix of everything for everyone. more details May 4 Music Box Garden Grand Opening Party Music Box Theatre, 5:00 pm […] Read More
