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Taste the World: 22 Must-Try Ethnic Dishes
An overview of 22 of the most delicious foods from 22 different cultures with historical overviews and pictures of each dish.
chrissarcletti
Nov 19, 202518 min read


Where do you get your meat? An overview of 9 Chicagoland Butcher Shops and 1 Fish Smokehouse.
An overview of some of the top butcher shops in the Chicagoland area.
chrissarcletti
May 3, 20256 min read


Ski Season - A Review of Wisconsin's Cascade
Cascade is well worth an extra hours drive if your considering Wilmot or Alpine Valley for a Midwest ski experience. No offense to those spots, but Cascade is probably a full 2 steps above Alpine/Wilmot and is more closely aligned with the ski experience at Granite Peak or Boyne. Located 2 hours and 40 minutes from Chicago, Cascade is a solid option for beginners, as well as being a really fun place for experienced skiers. This is one of only a few places I've been to in t
chrissarcletti
Feb 23, 20252 min read


Ski Season - A Review of Wisconsin's Granite Peak
It's winter, and that means it's ski season. This post provides an overview of my favorite Midwest ski spot, Granite Peak.
chrissarcletti
Jan 9, 20252 min read


Recipe Time - Scramble Those Eggs
Check out this post for some terrific ways to elevate your scrambled eggs for any meal of the day.
chrissarcletti
Oct 9, 20244 min read


What If? Personal Tabletop Contingency Planning
Refer to this post as guide to help you build a home contingency plan you can refer to during a disaster that impacts your area.
chrissarcletti
Sep 3, 20242 min read


Recipe Time - Healthy Breakfast Cookies and Cakes
Take a look at these healthy recipes featuring cakes, cookies and oat bars which are satisfying for breakfast, as a snack or dessert.
chrissarcletti
Jul 29, 20242 min read


Proactive Health Measures for the Middle Age Years
A list of proactive health measures and tests to consider as you age.
chrissarcletti
Jun 17, 20246 min read


Nutritious Breakfast Cereals and Cereal Combinations from the Cereal Chef
Check out this post for an overview of healthy cereal options and tasty combinations of different cereals that can elevate your breakfast.
chrissarcletti
May 30, 20246 min read


Delicious and Healthy On the Go Meals for Travelers
Healthy and Delicious on the go meals for travelers
chrissarcletti
May 2, 20244 min read


Recipe Time - Savory Spanakopita Brownies and Instant Pot Lentil Soup
Spinach and Feta Brownies I am a huge fan of the hungry happens site and have made this particular dish a few times. Making spinach pie...
chrissarcletti
Apr 15, 20243 min read


Cinnamon is really good for you!
Read how cinnamon will improve your healthstyle and day to day life.
chrissarcletti
Apr 8, 20242 min read
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