Each Sunday I dread the idea of starting another work week and preparing the same boring food. I’d rather just go to Protein Bar and get a delicious salad, but that’s an easy way to quickly drain your bank account. When I came across this recipe on the Ambitious Kitchen (http://www.ambitiouskitchen.com) I was so thrilled… Continue reading Crunchy Cashew Thai Quinoa Salad with Ginger Peanut Dressing
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Protein Bar gets Sweaty at Flywheel Chicago
Protein Bar is one of my favorite healthy fast-casual concept restaurants in Chicago. I love them so much that I featured them in my roundup article about where to get salads in the loop. I recently ran into Protein Bar’s Brand Manager Teddy at the Social Media Day event, who invited me to take a… Continue reading Protein Bar gets Sweaty at Flywheel Chicago
CheapWeek: Cupid’s Undie Run
7/13 – Leftovers and Ramen Contest So I made a LOT of food over the weekend – primarily soups. I had some delicious Roasted Garlic and Tomato Soup and Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup to get through before leaving for Colorado on Thursday. It’s nice to have your meals almost completely planned out before the week even starts…… Continue reading CheapWeek: Cupid’s Undie Run
CheapWeek: Barcocina, Breakroom Brewery and PIQNIQ
6/1 – CelebriTEA and Noodles & Company Last week I hit “CelebriTEA” status at Argo Tea. I’m kind of in love with the place, and they love their customers back with a pretty awesome loyalty program. After 25 visits, I’ve earned $1 off all purchases before 9am (perfect for right before work), a free birthday drink,… Continue reading CheapWeek: Barcocina, Breakroom Brewery and PIQNIQ
Salads in the Loop – AND A GIVEAWAY
This article has been several weeks in the making. I contacted several restaurants and chains with locations in the Loop (and River North, hereafter referred to simply as “the Loop”), and all of them gave me an opportunity to try their products for free in exchange for an honest review of their salads and their… Continue reading Salads in the Loop – AND A GIVEAWAY
#CheapWeek: 5/4 – 5/10
5/4 – BMA and Maggiano’s This week was a busy one for me, especially as far as professional development goes. On Monday, I attended the Business Marketing Association (BMA)’s event “An Afternoon with the Stars” at 1871. I love 1871, because it’s such a cool community of entrepreneurs and startups. Just being there makes me… Continue reading #CheapWeek: 5/4 – 5/10