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Filippo Berio: Octopus Carpaccio

We were so inspired by this Octopus Carpaccio (pictured above) that we had recently, so we just HAD to try recreating it at home! 🐙 After much trial and error, we found that adding some micro-greens, lemon zest, and a drizzle of @filippoberio_us olive oil really tied the dish together! Anyone else find that a…

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Cooking with Filippo Berio: Raspberry Balsamic Asparagus

Asparagus is one of our go-to veggies when making quick dinners. This time around, we baked the asparagus with parmesan and then drizzled some quality Filippo Berio Raspberry Balsamic Glaze over top. It was AMAZING! 🍴 Now I can’t wait to try the raspberry glaze on desserts or as part of a cheese platter!! #ad

Sushi grade 

For years my man has been talking to me about his “sushi kit” and offering to make me homemade sushi. After about 6 years, I finally took him up on the offer (partially to see just how much he was exaggerating his sashimi skills). As it turns out, he’s pretty skilled! The hardest part of…

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The Garden

Even in the city (with limited room, time, and sunlight) it’s sooo worth it to start a little garden.  I’m super greatful to have such a wonderful man who took the time to build us a little garden box (he even let me use the power tools … for about 30 seconds). Our meals the…

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Caprese Salad: The Scap Way

Caprese Salad w. Basil, Tomato, Mozzarella, Arugula, Roasted Red Peppers & Olives I want to be able to write about Mike Scap in a way that honors his memory, and I’m nervous that I won’t do him justice. I want to be able to memorialize his quirky antics, laughable obsessions, insatiable wanderlust, & unparalleled skills in enough detail…

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Pan-Seared Salmon w. Arugula-Mint Pesto, Quinoa Salad & Char-Broiled Sugar Snap Peas

Pan-Seared Salmon w. Arugula-Mint Pesto, Quinoa Salad & Char-Broiled Sugar Snap Peas I’m notorious amongst my  friends & family for having a pattern of food cravings that can only be classified as “The Salty-Sweet Rotation“. Strawberries, then bacon, then marshmallows, then vinegar chips, then dark chocolate, then garlic croutons- the rotation is endless. Sometimes if I’m particularly…

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Philly Cheesesteak Pizza with Caramelized Onions

Philly Cheesesteak Pizza with Caramelized Onions alongside a Romaine Salad and Spicy White Wine Vinaigrette Moving from the East Coast to the Midwest has taken some adjusting, but I’m happy to be here. Chicago succeeds in blending New York’s hustle, Philly’s “neighborhood” feel, and Venice’s scenic waterways into one young & bustling city that I now call home. Are there things about the East Coast that I…

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