I’m a Starbucks junkie. I love it, crave it and need it on a daily basis.  Okay, maybe not need it but I sure do want it.  When I lived in Los Angeles I was a Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf junkie but sadly, there are not any of those in the midwest.  Anyways, a [...]

Simple, sophisticated snacks and drinks for summer (ARA) – Summer is the season for entertaining, but there isn’t any reason you have to slave away in a hot kitchen in order to throw a sophisticated summer party. Opt for simplicity, sophistication and seasonality, and it will be easy to host smashing summer soirees with less [...]