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Recipe: Shishito Peppers with Peapod + GIVEAWAY

in Eating In, Eating Out, Eats & Drinks, Giveaways, Health, Recipe • February 28, 2017

There seems to be a notion that food bloggers enjoy extrava gant home cooked meals 7 days a week and have all the time in the world to go grocery shopping. But in reality, there are only so many hours in a day. Hence my happiness when my friend introduced me to Peapod few weeks ago. Founded in 1989, they are the country’s oldest online grocery delivery... Share this: Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr

A Chicago Food Girl Guide to Chicago’s Best Hair Experts

in Giveaways, Health, Style, Travel • July 13, 2015

One of the worst things in this world is waking up and having a ‘bad hair day’. How often have you woken up, started getting ready for work and realized that your hair just isn’t going to co-operate with you? Since many of you have asked who does my hair, here are my top go-to when it comes to hair in Chicago: Blow-outs I don’t trust anyone else with my blow-outs hair but Blohaute. What is it? It’s as simple as one, two, three. Book an appointment online and then wait for your dedicated style expert to... Share this: Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr

Ranalli’s New Pizza Menu Preview + FREE GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY

in Eating Out, Eats & Drinks, Giveaways • July 2, 2015

One thing’s for sure — Chicago is hardly lacking in top-notch pizza spots. From our renowned deep dish to cozy, neighborhood trattorias, serving both coal-cooked and wood-fired pies in the Neapolitan-style, Chicago-style and more. Located off of the busy intersection of Lincoln Avenue in the heart of Lincoln Park, Ranalli’s is the perfect place for locals. The Four Corners Tavern Group first opened the restaurant with the idea that it could become a neighborhood spot with a real feeling of community and since they first opened their doors, it has become just that,... Share this: Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr

NOODLES & COMPANY ADDS MUSCLE TO ITS MENU WITH NEW BUFF BOWLS + RECIPE

in Eating Out, Eats & Drinks, Giveaways, Health • June 14, 2015

No carb-loving foodie wants to skimp on pasta, especially not at an eatery with a name like Noodles & Company. Yet the national fast-casual restaurant chain has given us permission to go sans pasta with its new BUFF Bowls. The entrées feature four of Noodles & Company’s most popular pasta dishes – in the nude! The bowls consist of an extra portion of veggies, topped with protein, and served on a bed of spinach in place of noodles. Without pasta, the emphasis is truly on the... Share this: Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr

Healthy Pasta Cookbook Review + Free Giveaway

in Eating In, Eating Out, Eats & Drinks, Events, Giveaways • April 29, 2015

“Eating pasta can be advantageous to your health, satisfying, and economical. Pasta should be a staple in every kitchen.” I don’t know about you but healthy and pasta are my two favorite words. As soon as I received my cookbook from the dynamic Bastianich sibling duos, I knew this would be one I would not be able to put down. As an owner of more than one dozen restaurants—including Babbo, which he co-owns with chef Mario Batali—it’s... Share this: Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr

Evolution Fresh Juice Cleanse

in Beauty, Eats & Drinks, Giveaways, Health • April 23, 2015

It’s spring… so bring on the green! And by that I mean a bottle of cold-pressed Super Green juice by Evolution Fresh. Not too sweet with just the right amount of tang, this smoothie is packed with nutrition thanks to the fruity flavors of orange, mango, apple, raspberry and pineapple, along with a cleansing spirulina blend. Sipping on Super Green is a great way to greet or close your day, though I personally prefer it as an afternoon pick-me-up while working from Starbucks with a friend. I was lucky enough to do a 3 day cleanse with them a few weeks... Share this: Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr

Factor 75: Fit Food Delivered to Your Door

in Eating In, Eating Out, Eats & Drinks, Giveaways, Health • January 14, 2015

Happy Wednesday! Who else has trouble making healthy meals at home? With my corporate day job, writing and designing my blog, attending social events, volunteering and fitting in gym time – it’s become harder to find the time to incorporate healthy eating while on the go. That’s why I was excited when I was approached by the founder of Factor 75, Nick, few weeks ago to see if I would be interested in trying their service. Factor 75 is a personal chef service in Chicago that specializes in the preparation... Share this: Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr

Free Giveaway: ‘She Put On Her Party Dress & Toasted To A Very Happy Holiday’ Print

in Giveaways, Style • December 19, 2014

Tis the season for giving! In celebration of the holiday season approaching, the fabulous Lindzi of The Trendy Sparrow and I are going to be giving away this She Put On Her Party Dress & Toasted To A Very Happy Holiday print to one lucky Chicago Food Girl reader! This is the perfect addition to your bar cart or home decor. Print size measures 8.5×11″. It is professionally printed on high quality 110lb white card... Share this: Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr

Fall 2014 FabFitFun Review + $10 Off Coupon Code

in Beauty, Events, Giveaways, Health, Style • December 1, 2014

The FabFitFun VIP Box is a quarterly subscription from FabFitFun.com. Each season, they send you a box of $100+ worth items within beauty, fashion and fitness categories for $49.99 per box. Each box comes with a fold out card detailing all the hottest items included along with it’s retail price selected by the FabFitFun team and Giuliana Ranic. Don’t forget to use my coupon code CFG10 to save $10 off your first box! This was the 2nd box I received from the FFF team and in my opinion,... Share this: Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr

Chicago Food Girl has been selected as one of the 10 finalists in SOHO House Chicken Shop’s #dirtylittlesecret burger contest! I’d love your help to get my “Sassy Bun” burger be featured on their secret menu!

in Eating In, Eating Out, Eats & Drinks, Events, Giveaways • November 13, 2014

Photo by Neil Burger Hi friends! I’ve been selected as one of the 10 finalists in SOHO House Chicken Shop’s #dirtylittlesecret burger contest! If voted the winner, my “SASSY BUN” burger will be featured on their secret menu for a month. To sweeten the deal, they are going to throw a mini launch party with 5 of my friends to celebrate the winning creation. The burger that receives the... Share this: Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr