My solo trip to Chicago was full of good food and a lot of walking around the city seeing some of its landmarks. And it ended with me spending time with my little sister and I saw one of my favorite band’s 10th-anniversary show. This wasn’t my first time visiting Chicago, but my first time getting to explore and see the city. So here’s how my solo trip to Chicago went and what I saw and ate.

It’s that time of the year again where little bits of pumpkin make their way into almost everything you eat. So there’s no better time to share these vegan pumpkin apple muffins. I’ve never been crazy about breakfast and usually skip or grab a muffin and head out the door. So with it being that pumpkin-everything time of the year, I decided to go with the flow and make pumpkin muffins instead of my usually blueberry. But, instead of doing plain pumpkin muffins I decided to mix in fruit that was in season and mixed in some Honeycrisp apples. While I was baking them my whole house smelled like fall and I couldn’t wait to enjoy them with a cup of pumpkin spice tea. Not only did they smell good, but they tasted delicious too. Soft, tender, and the apple adds an extra layer of flavor. So, this year I’ll be stocking up on pumpkin puree so I can enjoy these delicious muffins throughout the year.

It’s been a while since I’ve done a post like this, but I’ve been nominated for the real neat blog award by the lovely Geraldine over at Geraldine Talks. You can read her post here. Thank Geraldine for tagging me and here are my answers to the questions she asked in her post as well as who I’m nominating and my questions.

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, and I’ve been in the decorating mood. It’s a busy month for me, so I’m not going to go full out like I usually do. Instead, I’m keeping things simple and just decorating the front door. The wreath I usually use, has glitter on it and it gets everywhere, and I didn’t want to spend the month cleaning up glitter. So, I decided to make a new one and donate the old one. And, since this is going to be a busy month I didn’t want the new wreath to complicated.  After digging in my craft closet and brainstorming I came up with this easy Halloween wreath. It can put together in a couple of hours and adds a touch of Haloween to my front door. So, if you’re looking to give your front door a dose of spooky this year, try this easy to make Halloween wreath.

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This easy vegan sweet potato chili recipe can be cooked on the stovetop, or in a slow cooker and perfect served alongside homemade cornbread. Add your favorite toppings for the perfect meal on cold nights. It’s packed with protein, full of flavor, and a hearty meal. Chili is one of my favorite foods, and I make it all the time. I like to experiment with different ingredients, and it’s super easy to make.