Chicago is one of my favorite cities because there are so many amazing restaurants and things to do. Even after visiting the windy city three times in one year, I still can’t wait to make more memories here in the future. Here are some of my favorite activities where you can learn about the abundant architectural and historical landmarks of
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If you’re planning a trip to Japan, cost is a massive thing to consider. We went to Tokyo and Kyoto in November 2023 as a couple and wanted to share our Japan trip costs with alternative options. For what I would call an in-between of affordable and luxury travel, we spent $900 per person a day for a 12-day trip
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Need a delicious but cheap and easy protein for your upcoming week? Try these juicy and savory pan-fried chicken bites and learn how to make my favorite Asian-inspired seasoning, a healthier version of Taiwanese popcorn chicken. Cuts of chicken to use Chicken breast or tenderloins are the best cuts of chicken for these pan-fried chicken bites because they don’t have
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Steak bites are the perfect option if you want steak that’s quicker to cook and full of flavor. Seared with a caramelized crust and tossed in a fragrant and savory umami seasoning, these garlic butter steak bites are so good you won’t want to stop eating them. Learn how to pick the perfect steak cut for these bites and season
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Make this quick and easy chimichurri steak recipe for your next grill night. This fresh, herby, tangy flavor pairs great with a fattier cut of ribeye, though you can use any cut you like. We’re going to make the chimichurri sauce in under 5 minutes with a food processor and show you some tips and tricks on how to make
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Step up your home steak game with this classic French steak sauce. Bordelaise is a hearty and rich red wine sauce perfect for any seared ribeye or grilled steak. Learn how to make this sauce from scratch at home with red wine, beef stock, and aromatics. What is bordelaise sauce? Bordelaise is a classic French sauce that is made from
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Try this vodka sour if you love a spirit-forward cocktail with a great balance of bright and tangy flavors. And while the traditional vodka cocktail calls for lemon as its sour base, I wanted to use fresh calamansi from my garden that’s in season during the winter. Use my tips and tricks on getting the foamiest egg-white topping and other
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Sometimes, I just want a plain salt and pepper seasoned steak, but sometimes, I’m feeling saucy. This Classic steak Diane recipe dresses up tender steak in a bed of creamy mushrooms, shallots, a rich beef demi-glace, and cognac sauce. This sauce is so rich and flavorful I could see myself eating it with other proteins or even vegetables. What was
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I’ve lived in Southern California for over 18 years so believe me when I say there’s no shortage of fun things to do here. Like my coverage of the best things to do in Orange County, I wanted to share a similar experience here. While there’s plenty to do inside Los Angeles, there are many exciting things to do near
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When we were planning out Japan trip, we knew we had to stay in Kyoto, and planned for four nights so we’d have enough time for all the best things to do in Kyoto. We booked two nights at HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO and it did not disappoint. It has changed the bar of what a “nice” hotel is to
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Over our 2-week trip to Japan we packed in a fun and full schedule in both Tokyo and Kyoto. We wanted to make the most of our trip by seeing as much as we could. Since our time and energy were limited, we did a lot of research in the months leading up to our trip. Researching the best spots
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Japan is one of my favorite places to visit, but planning our trip to Japan was quite a massive undertaking. From picking the right time of the year to visit to booking restaurants and buying train tickets, I’ve written down the best way on how to plan a Japan trip below including all the things we wish we knew before
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