Stop at the Homesteader for arguably my favorite brunch in Kansas City. I love their fried chicken and waffles, with a spicy sauce. It's the absolute best way to start the weekend & they have great coffee to go along with it.
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Chez Elle
Growing up, brunch at Chez Elle was my favorite treat. I love their fruity crepes (like the citron pictured below!), and always make sure to grab macarons & a vanilla latte on my way out. Bonus, they love dogs there and always bring Indie out some whipped cream!
Blue Sushi
I would like to say I'm a sushi connoisseur at this point. Blue Sushi's happy hour never disappoints, and make sure to order the spicy & charred Edamame. Some of my favorite rolls are the crunchy LA, the lion king, and the iguana roll (pictured).
Seven Swans Crepes
If you're in the mood for the yummiest crepes and on-tap kombucha, head to Seven Swans. Their new brick and mortar restaurant has the coziest inside, and offers the best seasonal crepes. I always get one sweet and one savory! Be prepared for a wait if you try to go on a weekend, it's quickly [...]
Chicago in a Day
My semi-tourist guide to seeing all of the best of Chicago in a Day
Fruit First: Let’s Talk About Food Combining
I have a confession. I love trendy diets. Maybe it’s the lack of longevity, or the excitement of the switch up of my daily routine. I really can’t explain it, but I haven’t met a health trend I have wanted to try. When I heard about Kenzie Burke, I was mesmerized. She glows, I am [...]
2020 hopes + dreams
hi hey hello!! welcome back + happy 2020 I typically don't do a "new years resolution" because I've never gotten the point of starting something just to say I'm starting it for the new year. Butttt this past year (mainly the past 3 ish months) has been full of a lot of self discovery both [...]
Dorm Room Snacks
Newsflash: Dorm food isn't the best. So, here are my favorite ways to snack without breaking the bank + keeping the freshman fifteen as farrrrr away as possible.
A Tale of Two Pizzas
Pizza. My first love. The most versatile of foods. Here's my picks of pizza in Champaign - the glorious + the greasy. The Glorious - Pizzeria Antica Wood fired margarita pizza is probably one of my favorite foods. This one is no exception. Their crust is the perfect balance of chewy + crispy, their [...]
Bloomington : Must Eat + Do List
Bloomington: my second college town. Since Hank's school is there, our favorite thing to do is explore on the weekends. Here's a list of the best of the best in Bloomington. Kellers : The Ultimate Breakfast Kellers straight up rocks. It takes being a diner to the fullest extent. This cash-only establishment has something for [...]
Kansas, but make it fashion
"Hi! I'm Elle and I'm from Kansas." The first two months at U of I, this felt like my catch phrase. So, when I found out that we were having a barn dance, my full blown Kansan came out. In true cowgirl fashion, I threw on my boots and overalls and got ready to two-step [...]
Champaign : The Must Eat List
Picking my college was decided by 80% education + 20% the food close to campus.
