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Forno Rosso Review + How to Identify Real Italian Food

Have you ever noticed how  your basic spaghetti & meatballs at home never matches the Italian dishes at restaurants? The flavors a bit flat or uninspiring? More reminiscent of a middle school cafeteria lunch then a hug from grandma? It might be the ingredients. I recently went to an event at Forno Rosso to learn about real Italian vs. […] Read More

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Easter Placeholder | Pinch Pot Egg Holder DIY

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Hoppy Easter! I never realized how kid centered Easter was until this first year living away from home. I don’t particularly want to cover the apartment in neon eggs & bunny motifs, but still want to celebrate the holiday. So at the intersection of candy overloaded Easter & new apartment living, there is brunch! Embrace having […] Read More

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St. Patrick’s Day Outfit From Head to Toe

St.Patrick's day outfit

st patricks day outfit Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone! Well, it’s not official until March 17th, but if you live in Chicago, the big parades will be this weekend! To see what going on about town, check out the March Events post.  Cover all your bases with head to toe GREEN. The go to kelly […] Read More

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Hangover Detox Juice

hangover detox juice

Hangover Detox Juice St. Patrick’s Day is coming up with all the themed cocktails & specialty beers! Green juice is a great way to help the aftermath aching. They’re a medley of veggies & fruit to give you a super dose of nutrients. Jumping straight into green juice can be a shock to your tastebuds. Lots […] Read More

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ICP: Bru Chicago Review

bru chicago review

This cafe visit was my first venture into Wicker Park! It’s an amazing neighborhood with great shopping from second hand stars (Crossroad Trading) to local flavor (handmade hats). Highly recommend getting out there for a day’s adventure. And if you’re new to Indie Coffee Passport, find out what ICP is and how it works over here. [photo […] Read More

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