"These graces enable us to practice gratitude and to ponder our deep connections with the Earth and those around the table." -Spirituality & Practice
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Sometimes the weight of the winter can use leavening from a little light reading.
In the past year, I have had the fortune of reviewing a number of books. Most...
My latest and coolest accessory this spring? My Camelbak® Groove is going everywhere with me as I attempt to stay better hydrated.
I am always struggling to...
Rub it, roast it, stuff it, fry it, baste it, brine it, spice it, tie it. Most are particular about their ceremony with their bird.
In the next week around...
If you live in Chicago or nearby, check your calendar and then make plans to see this show. I am still flying high from the energy of last night's performance...
One of my favorite things about Whipped is how this blog has connected me with new people. Today, I had the pleasure of touring a Chicago spice company, Urban...
As usual, I am marking the passing days of my life by the food that I eat. It has been a whirlwind of a few weeks with the sale of our condo (yeah!), the p...
We had our first of hopefully many picnics. I have been declaring this the Summer of Fun and have encouraged friends, neighbors and colleagues to get in on my p...
I have been spending a lot of time at home lately. Between Mini Whipped's 7:30pm bedtime and the dark, cold winter, we have been a bit homebound. Luckily, I hav...
There has not been much interesting to report from the Whipped kitchen lately. We are coping with a touch of after holiday blues, flu and temperatures below ...
What a night, what a night, what a magical night. With an open-minded companion, I made my first excursion to The Publican, one of the new, best restaurants in ...
You may know Vosges Haut-Chocolat for their exotic truffles. But, have their caramels graced your lips? I think that I am equally in love with the packaging for...
