May 6, 2013

Tacos al Pastor

by Mara @ What's For Dinner?

It’s probably not shocking to any of you that I made a Mexican dish for Cinco de Mayo. I mean, honestly, this should not come to you as a surprise. I make Mexican food any chance I get, so a holiday where it’s expected? Bring it! You’ve seen tacos al pastor on this blog before, [...]

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May 4, 2013

Freebie Saturday: More Quote Printables

by Mara @ What's For Dinner?

So many of you loved the quote printables last weekend that I decided, what the heck? I’ll make some more! I played around a bit with textures and backgrounds this time, and I’m pretty happy with the results! The Grateful Dead quote is one of my mom’s favorites, and the background is one of my [...]

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May 3, 2013

Recipes for Cinco de Mayo

by Mara @ What's For Dinner?

Ok, ok, I caved, just like I said I wouldn’t. Whatever. I’m a Mexican food addict and have so many delicious Mexican recipes that would be perfect for your Cinco de Mayo celebration! But first, the Spanish teacher in me needs to give you a brief history lesson on Cinco de Mayo. It is not, [...]

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May 2, 2013

Sister Date: Nightwood

by Mara @ What's For Dinner?

I’ve learned a few things about Chicago restaurants in my time life living here. For one, just because a restaurant is popular does NOT mean that it’s good. Case and point: Rainforest Cafe. Sometimes, little neighborhood places can be much more remarkable without the notoriety. Another thing I’ve learned: when my sister says that a [...]

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May 1, 2013

What I Love Wednesday

by Mara @ What's For Dinner?

Well, you all didn’t hate last week’s “What I Love Wednesday” so, here goes another one! Above is my favorite photo I’ve taken this spring…ranunculus with my adorable sister in the background.  Random? Yes. Funny? Sometimes. Crap you can buy? Yep! Enjoy! 1. So, I have a thing for funny t-shirts. I buy them then [...]

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