everything we found, loved & sent in the group chat this week
another week, another collection of things we’ve texted each other, added to cart, bookmarked, listened to, watched, read, and eaten.
frozen yogurt is so back
apparently we’re entering our frozen yogurt era again. yoberri in lincoln park has been our latest chicago obsession.
penne rosa recipe
I (anna) was craving noodles & co. penne rosa and I decided I may as well just whip it up at home. this was SO easy and SO GOOD. give it a try and report back, please! i didn’t follow a real recipe, so measure some of these things with your heart. it’s very forgiving/doesn’t need to be overly precise!
ingredients:
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 1 jar marinara sauce (24oz)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1–2 tbsp butter
- 2-3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
- 1-2 handfuls of grated parmesan cheese
- 1 pack sliced baby bella mushrooms
- a few handfuls of spinach
- chicken cutlets
- olive oil
- red pepper flakes
- garlic salt
- paprika
- salt + pepper
instructions:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water before draining.
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced baby bella mushrooms, season with garlic salt, and sauté until browned and tender. Set aside.
- Season chicken cutlets with garlic salt and paprika, then grill or cook in a skillet until fully cooked through. Slice into strips and set aside.
- In a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic and cook until fragrant
- Add marinara sauce and simmer for 3–5 minutes.
- Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream until fully combined and smooth.
- Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted into the sauce.
- Add red pepper flakes, S&P, and a splash of pasta water until the sauce becomes glossy and silky.
- Toss in pasta, mushrooms, spinach and sliced chicken until evenly coated.
- Top with extra parmesan and more red pepper flakes before serving.
dexter’s spicy marg
just here to report that the dexter’s spicy marg is excellent (edina/minneapolis, MN),
on our wishlist
some of the many things on our wishlist right now!
books we finished this week
her first lie by lucinda berry
3.5 stars – if you like dark and twisty, lucinda berry is your author. just make sure to read the TW (although this one isn’t ‘too bad).
west loop date night spot
if you’re looking for a cute little date night spot in chicago, don’t sleep on ryota. you can usually walk in and the food is excellent!
summer sunnies
oversized sunglasses are making a comeback this year and we’re absolutely loving these amazon sunglasses… especially for the price point! grab them here!
bravo corner
after years of hearing about it, we’re finally watching summer house. between west, amanda, and all the drama, consider us officially invested.
toddler summer must have
a toddler picnic table with an umbrella – a summer must! get it here.
copy ellie’s summer fit
can you believe this is a target fit? comfy but pulled together – the perfect combo for easy summer style. shop the look here.
ON REPEAT
we can’t get enough of “Like a Prayer” by Josh Fawaz
WTF??? So GOOD
this was such a surprise to see in the grocery store, but these hot dog flavored chips are actually sooo good. we can’t wait to try their other chicago-themed flavors.
more friday finds coming soon
again, every friday we’ll be sharing the things we genuinely love lately. think: fashion finds, random internet obsessions, beauty products, recipes, books, playlists, restaurants, life hacks, and probably a few extremely niche hyperfixations.
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see you next friday!
xo, anna, hillary, greta & ellie
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