Guest Judging the Kenmore (@kenmoreconnect) Best Sandwich Contest w/ Special Guest, @AdamRichman

Lifestyle, Travel
Photo courtesy of KenmoreYou know Adam Richman best as the funny host with a HUGE appetite of Man vs. Food on the Travel Channel. On June 6, 2012, (9/8C)  the Travel Channel and Adam Richman joined forces again for a new show called, Best Sandwich in America, where he visits various regions to...

{travel} Chinatown Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour w/ @ChiFoodPlanet

Parenting, Travel, Lifestyle
Staycations are all the rage these days as families and singles alike still want a fabulous time off, but may not have all the funds (or time) to escape to another city, state or country.In a metropolitan city like Chicago, seeing double-decker tour buses and a mass of tourists is part...

{food festival} @Buick the official vehicles of Bon Appétit presents Chicago Gourmet

Lifestyle, Travel
This summer, I hit the road with Buick for the “Buick & Momma Cuisine French Market Tour“, and they’re back in Chicago in a major way as the official vehicles of Bon Appétit presents Chicago Gourmet, a premier culinary experience to be held in Millennium Park September 29-30, 2012.The new models of...

{travel} @UrbanSpoon Names Top Fifty Restaurants To Dine With A Celeb

Lifestyle, Travel
Photo credit: Sunda ChicagoCatching a glimpse of a famous face while you’re grabbing a drink or a bite to eat can turn an everyday activity into a star-studded event for tourists and locals alike, but the trick lies in knowing where to go to increase your odds of a celebrity...

{Chicago} @ChicagoIdeas Week Urban Winemaking Lab at @CityWineryChi

Lifestyle, Travel
It’s the second year of  Chicago Ideas Week and once again it’s been a week full of amazing speakers, workshops, and labs held in various places of interest in Chicago where like-minded folks come together to well…share ideas and stories!Chicago Ideas Week (CIW) is about the sharing of ideas, inspiring action,...

The Good Food Festival comes to Chicago on March 16, 2013

Parenting, Travel, Lifestyle
Momma Cuisine is a proud sponsor of the Good Food FestivalsThe Good Food Festivals held annually in Los Angeles and Chicago is back again for it’s ninth year on March 16, 2013 at the UIC Forum in Chicago. This public event is fun for the entire family and a great way...

{travel} Labor Day Weekend, Chicago Staycation

Parenting, Travel, Lifestyle
What’s great about living in a city full of attractions is that you can never go to the same place twice and see the same things.Having moved from the city life to suburban life, like many families do, my husband and I often enjoy visiting our old neighborhood of Lincoln...

{lifestyle} Chicago Toy & Game Fair

Parenting, Lifestyle, Travel
Launched in 2003, by Founder Mary Couzin, the Chicago Toy & Game Fair (ChiTag) is the only non-hobby toy and game show open to the public in the United States.Held in Navy Pier, one of Chicago’s main tourist attractions and on the same weekend as the Lights Festival on Michigan Avenue where...

{lifestyle} Guide to Shopping at Ethnic Markets

Lifestyle, Travel
As more and more people are now aware about their foods and finding ways to eat healthy without sacrificing flavor, many of the traditional big box grocery stores are falling flat in offering exciting ingredients many home cooks and food enthusiasts are looking for.Because of this, ethnic food grocery chains...

{Trib Local} Filming at the Green Earth Institute in McDonald Farm

Parenting, Travel, Lifestyle
As a sponsor of the Good Food Festival Chicago 2012, formally the Family Farmed Expo in March 15-17, 2012, I was invited by the founder of the Green Earth Institute to visit the farm and learn about their programs and what CSA’s are all about.Steve Tiwald is the founder of the Green...

{Trib Local} #MenuTour at Midtown Kitchen + Bar (pics)

Lifestyle, Travel
On Thursday, February 16, 2012, the eve of Chicago Restaurant Week; Restaurants-America with Social Rev Up, brought Chicago lifestyle and food bloggers together for a #MenuTour of their four restaurants concepts in Chicago at Midtown Kitchen + Bar; located at 203 N. LaSalle.READ THE FULL ARTICLE ON TRIB LOCAL#MenuTour was hosted by Restaurants-America and SocialRevUp at Midtown Kitchen...

Food Festival: Veggie Fest 2011

Parenting, Lifestyle, Travel
Food festivals are abundant during the summer months. Festivals celebrate great food and ingredients and anything goes from garlic festivals, bbq and rib fests, wine and cooking, strawberries and so much more. Veggie Fest held on the grounds of the Science of Spirituality Meditation Center on August 13 & 14,...

{lifestyle} Kendall County Fair

Parenting, Travel, Lifestyle
The County Fair or local amusement park usually equals funnel cakes in my book! On Saturday, with my son off to a birthday sleepover, and my husband still recovering from a major knee surgery, I decided to take the two girls for an afternoon at the Kendall County Fair in Yorkville, Illinois.County...

The Wasabi You Are Eating Is Fake

Lifestyle
Frog Eyes Wasabi is one of only a handful of American farms growing authentic, water-grown wasabi. Zagat visited the Oregon coast to find out how owners Markus Mead and Jennifer Bloeser are using gardening techniques from Japan to create a similar product in Oregon, and how chefs like Ryan Roadhouse...

#RealMomsTalk Chat Discussion: Maintaining A Healthy Lifestyle on Thurs. Jan 28, 2016 at 7pm CST

Lifestyle, DIY & Tips
Kenmore Elite Blender with Single Serve CupLearn more about #RealMomsTalk here.

Do's and Don'ts of Breakfast by @Dancin_Grains

Lifestyle, DIY & Tips
Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day, your body needs it because you have been fasting for close to 8-10 hrs, and you need energy sources to start the day.  At this time of the day is when your blood sugar levels are at their lowest...

Luxury performance at an affordable price with new @Kenmore PRO appliances

Lifestyle
NEW KENMORE PRO KITCHEN APPLIANCE SUITE DELIVERS LUXURY PERFORMANCE AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICENew premium line of appliances gives homes an elevated look without the need for costly remodelsHoffman Estates, Ill. (Oct. 6, 2015) – In the past, if a home chef wanted professional style appliances, it could mean remodeling his or her...

{Free Admission} @HoyChicago presents "Celebra Mujer" on Saturday, October 17, 2015

Lifestyle
About Celebra MujerThe MissionCELEBRA MUJER 2015’s goal is to enrich the lives of women by creating a unique experience that empowers Latinas to live a fruitful, happy and healthy lifestyle.AboutHoy hosts Celebra Mujer — a celebration of women and a place for Latinas to enjoy a day of fun, engaging...

Tasting Noo Flavors and Trying Noo Restaurants with @NoosaYoghurt #Ad

Parenting, Lifestyle
As a momma of 3 and entrepreneur, my lifestyle can get quite hectic at times. It’s important to me to always have good, real food stocked in the fridge because me and my children are always looking for snacks and meals to get us through our active days.I tried Coconut Noosa...

6 Things To Do Now To Prep Your Home For Winter

Lifestyle, DIY & Tips
Kenmore is a proud sponsor of Momma Cuisine and Momma Cuisine has permission to use content and images from the brand.If you’re anything like me, some household chores I just wait until the very last minute to take care of. Winter is literally just around the corner and there is...