I can’t believe it’s November already! Fall in Chicago has been weird. Fall everywhere is kinda weird, isn’t it? You’ll have nothing but pouring rain and freezing cold for four days, then it’ll be 75 degrees and gorgeous out of nowhere. I’ve been all about the soups and stews and chilis lately, but then one [...]
November 1, 2012 // By : amybites //
Yes, this granola is double power-packed! That sounds hyperbolic, but it’s true: this granola has two of everything. Two grains, two nuts, two seeds, and two fruits. Double the everything. Double the delicious. This recipe started out as an attempt to make some “energy bites,” but I quickly realized that I was forcing this granola [...]
October 22, 2012 // By : amybites //
My Labor Day was blissfully free of labor. Some of you probably had super fun barbecues or hung out on the beach, or maybe you travelled to see family out of town. I did none of that. Nope. Too much work for me. In fact, the only laboring I did was over my KitchenAid mixer, [...]
September 4, 2012 // By : amybites //
It certainly looks like I’ve been living on sweets, doesn’t it? I’ve actually been cooking a lot of yummy, healthy meals lately, but the truth is, they’re just not as fun to post as, say…brownies. And let’s be honest: everyone loves brownies. I’ll promise I’ll post some real food next, but for now, let’s agree [...]
August 20, 2011 // By : amybites //
I’ve had a rough couple of weeks. Muffins don’t really help much in the grand scheme of things, but they’re pretty good for some quick carby comfort. Waking up to one of these muffins, warmed up with a smear of peanut butter and raspberry preserves—well, it kinda makes the day seem a little brighter. They’re [...]
January 20, 2011 // By : amybites //
