Well it’s a gorgeous day out in Chicago today, but I’m laid up on the couch as I tried to lift a bunch of dirt (don’t ask) and pulled out my darn back…again. UGH! I hobbled on in back to the house hanging on Dave’s arm and after […]
What I learned after visiting Italy was that the best pasta dishes tend to have just a few really simple ingredients, which has been great news for my weeknight dinner plans, given the little time I often have to throw something together. One afternoon I started dreaming (we […]
Since we got back from Italy, I’ve noticed that I keep trying to sneak little Italian-y moments into my every day. Who says vacation has to end when you get home? Sometimes its just making a charcuterie and cheese board for lunch or it’s trying to recreate my […]
I’ve been inspired by my pal Debbie over at The Mountain Kitchen to try this whole Meatless Monday thang. While the name of this blog and my life are heavily influenced by meat – the barbecues, the meatloafs, the tacos, the steak-ums and more – I really love […]
Despite my pasta game getting pretty good, I often go out to Italian restaurants and order some fabulous pasta dish that is far better than anything I’ve made at home. I realized the common thread in all the yummies I was eating out was that whatever pasta dish […]
I don’t mean to toot my own horn, but toot-i-toot-toot, this is good. Ever since I discovered and became obsessed with fresh, homemade ricotta, I’ve wanted to put a recipe together using this yummy ingredient. The problem is, I usually end up eating it all before I can […]
Love, love, love, love this pasta salad and it’s SO easy to make – I made this in 15 minutes or less! This recipe is tangy (dare I say ZESTY even?!) and super fresh tasting with the pureed veggies in the vinaigrette. This dish is definitely going to […]
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
