The last week has taken me from NYC to New Mexico, to Arizona, and now to Chicago! Not gonna lie, it was pretty tough going from 80+ degrees to 30 and below. I’m in Chicago for work but am having fun meeting up (and crashing with!) a few blog friends. That said, I cannot wait to get home. The last few weeks have involved so much running around and with warmer temps on the horizon, I couldn’t be happier to have zero weekend plans (outside the city), for the next few weeks. I’m looking forward to lots of gym time, home cooked meals, and dinner parties. In the mean time, here’s what went down this week:
- Did you catch our recipe over on the Glitter Guide? We put together a Toasted Quinoa & Pear Salad that is seriously out of this world.
- One of our favorite bloggers, Sarah of A House in the Hills, made the most stunning roasted garlic hummus. Can’t wait to try this recipe.
- Jen of Peanut Butter Runner wrote a great post on taking the bitter with the sweet in life. Such a good reminder to focus on the positive stuff amidst the negative.
- Tracy threw a chocolate tasting party. I would have flown to CA for that!
- Emily linked to this amazing piece on 19 Things to Stop Doing in Your Twenties. I really need to work on numbers 1, 10, and 15.
- What are you guys making for breakfast this weekend?? I’d recommend these biscuits, or this tart cherry granola, or this spinach in puff pastry dish.
- Did you guys catch Lauren’s piece this week? She showed us how to effortlessly dress for a spring brunch and gave us the recipes to go with. Have we mentioned how much we love this girl?
- And lastly, the Glitter Guide put together this awesome guide for spring cleaning in one day. I can’t wait to get home and implement some of these tips myself!
Here’s to a wonderful weekend. Be sure to follow along on Instagram as I document my adventures throughout the windy city! xx
I’ll have to check out your recipe for the Toasted Quinoa and Pear Salad! It looks really yummy!
Checking these links out now!
I absolutely need to make this salad…it looks amazing!
The list of 19 things is great! I mentor female master students and will share this list with them.
It’s lot, but the itesm on it are sticky.
Recently, I got very strickt in keeping a Not-to-Do list, and this made miracles:-)
For inspiration on this, the blog of Tim Ferris gives some concrete ideas (it’s from 2007 but the assumptions still hold):
http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2007/08/16/the-not-to-do-list-9-habits-to-stop-now/
Have a great weekend!!
PS. Clara, did you sample the deep-dish pizza in Chicago?
It blew my mind away. Giordano’s (an institution in Chocago), just off Mag Mile, I think 730 N Rush street.
To me, another great find was the Purple Pig, on Mag Mile, next to the Nordstrom mall and Marriott Downtown. Food was impeccable.
You’re the sweetest! Glad everyone liked the spring brunch inspiration. Can’t wait to make your quinoa & pear salad this weekend! xo
That quinoa and pear salad looks amazing! Must try!
That post on things to stop doing in your twenties definitely gives me a few things to think about…thanks for sharing!
I made your roasted quinoa recipe and it is DIVINE!! After trying it I have had some in my fridge ready to go ever since. It’s so easy to make and incredibly satisfying. I eat it with everything and must thank you for sharing it!! Bravo
Hi Marie- I’m so glad! Isn’t it surprisingly addictive? I think the secret is the toasting…