I adore that I’m sitting on my back porch right now in this lovely weather on a Friday night writing a blog with a cold one listening to Janet Jackson’s Escapade. Kind of my dream night. We (well, really Dave) have been working so hard on getting our […]
I have to start with a happy squeal that the Chicago weather has FINALLY turned the corner into the much awaited spring! I was thrilled to see my bright + cheery daffodils bloomed. And the cherry blossom tree we planted last year in remembrance of my dad is […]
Despite it being nearly a heat wave today in Chicago – it should get up to 68(!!!) – it’s supposed to snow again on Sunday. Lolz? Ugh! The good news is that I still have one more heavy, meaty, hearty meal to share with you for one more […]
Hey all! It’s been awhile since I’ve posted and boy has it been a wackadoodle few weeks! I got into a car accident (I’m okay – car not as okay), we had two feet of snow in Chicago (see beer picture below for proof), we had a wee […]
Well friends, tonight in Chicago we’re all hunkered down awaiting a big snow storm. I’m actually pretty stoked. I love being snowed in and all cozy – especially because I’ve already stocked the fridge and pantry with some fun stuff to cook all weekend. So to all my […]
First things first – I just realized I have 999 followers on this here blog – how bonkers is that?! For something I started as what I thought might just be a short-lived hobby five years ago, it’s pretty awesome to still be rockin’ this blog and to […]
I thought I’d start off with an update from my new years post. I confessed that I’ve been a food-waster – eek! I buy too many groceries with grand plans to cook on the weeknights, but often give in to laziness and just order in (wasting both money […]
I'm Annie, and this here is my blog. I'm a meat, beer and rock n' roll loving gal in Chicago who loves to write about the best eats, travels, partyin' and entertaining. I hope you enjoy exploring my blog! Click on the photo above for more info on who this meatloaf lady is! Inquiries: annie@givememeatloaf.com
