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Nominate a Cool Person So We Can Have Fun!
We whip up the questions for people we like and bake their responses into a fun video and story.
Eating With Cool People
RECIPE FOR ENJOYING EATING WITH COOL PEOPLE: Turn volume up if you are able. Click on little triangle button on image below. Watch video for […]
I Ordered a Case of DeLallo, and Here’s What I Did with It!
This is one of my favorite recipes on my website. You can make this plant-based pasta with any sturdy shape which can stand up to […]
Curbside Chocolate Bunnies for Elmhurst Easter
I never thought I would ever write a headline like that! Ah, the new world we live in. How appropriate that it begins on the […]
What’s Cooking in Renata’s Kitchen this Week
Renata’s Kitchen is thrilled to be delivering contactless meals to Chicago COVID nurses and their families this week.
Renata’s Kitchen Cooks for Chicago-Area Nurses
The types of meals needed are from home cooks who are comfortable cooking whole grains, legumes, fresh or frozen wild-caught fish. Rookies may want to sit this one out! We want to keep our nurses balanced, fully hydrated, and humming with good health. Please copy this story to anyone you think could be a good fit.
Happy Hour Hunkering
Grab a beer and a game with your besties you miss so much.
#1 Protective Measure Against COVID19 is…
Dr. Molander’s four top tips for protecting yourself and your family from COVID 19 will go a long way in maintaining community health to the best of our abilities.
Classic Vegan Pancakes
Your “go-to” vegan pancake recipe!
Cast Your Vote: Valentine’s Day in Chicago
Valentine’s Day is on Friday this year, so you will have the chance to celebrate a day of perpetual expectation and disappointment for the entire […]
$100 Great Gifts to Make Her Smile!
The knife, the sharpener, and the grinder!
How to Love Chicago Winters in 5 Easy Steps
There are secrets to successful enjoyment of Chicago’s brutal winters.
How to Order Healthy Groceries Online at Aldi
My purchase felt secure, simple, and scored a “10” in technology.
Thirsty Thursday: Bragging on Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar
There is just something about knowing that the “mother” is taking care of me!
Wonderful on Wednesday: Glutton for Gluten-Free Product Praise!
I am normally a DeCecco fanatic, but my friends are gluten-free, so I stepped out of my comfort zone while babysitting at their house.
Trivia Tuesday: Top Tips from Asparagus
Which state is the largest producer of asparagus in the USA?
Manic Moday: Bank on Balanced Blood
But these little choices of what goes in your mouth will support what comes out of your good heart.
Trivia Tuesday: The Lean Green Bean
We have served this dish at so many kids events and they get wolfed down so quickly, you may want to get more than you think.
Manic Monday: Meat or Wheat–Eat Veggies & Repeat!
I have always loved the taste of sausage, and I still eat it when I go back to our family restaurant occasionally. But at home I cook with plant-based sausages like this one from the Field Roast brand.
Friends & Family Friday: Berlice’s Post-Workout Detox Drink!
Food is about how we connect!
Thirsty Thursday: Chicago’s Green River Recipe & Guide for St Pat’s Day
Five Top Selling Irish Beers in Ireland
Wonderful on Wednesday: A Tribute to Daniel Donato!
Today’s “Wonderful on Wednesday” story is devoted to the incomparable musical wonder of singer, song writer and guitarist Daniel Donato. I am not a musician, so I am dedicating a recipe to Daniel instead of a song.
Trivia Tuesday: Which Brand of Hummus has the highest fat content?
Serving this hummus with veggies and you will have a super low fat, high fiber party platter that will fill your friends up without weighing them down.
1-Pot Colorful Curried Kale Stew
Cooking is not just about keeping your gut healthy, though this dish will definitely do that. How many times this winter did you crave the sight luscious color to awaken and enliven your spirit?
Friends & Family Friday: “Faster than Fast Food” Linguine Fini
Lisa said she happened to look it up recently and was surprised to learn what Catholics consider on the “okay” list of foods which are considered “not meat”. Here they are!
Thirsty Thursday: 5 Ways to “Eat” Your Water
Let veggies and fruits show your the power of their hydrating properties with these top five tips.
Wonderful on Wednesday: Coffee, Tea or Yogi?
Two wonderful women join forces to produce a unique blend of coffee, tea & yoga on Wednesday night Candlelit Yoga event at 7pm at Higher Ground Coffee in Lemont
Winner of Trivia Tuesday is Melissa McGivney!
Yes, I stare into the bakery window and long for cream filled paczki. Maybe I will surrender this evening before…
Manic Monday: Restorative Remnant Soup
Coming to the chopping board is similar to the feeling of coming to the yoga mat. You know it’s gonna make you feel better, you know your body needs it, but it’s so hard to do something so good for you.
Thirsty Thursday: Sweet Potato a Winner for Water?
Who knew cooking cheap and delicious sweet potatoes, could turn me into an eco-warrior?!
Wonderful Women Wednesday: Pastor Traci Smith’s Powerful Message
I have been on a journey I didn’t expect and wasn’t ready for – I’m not sure anyone could be ready for it.
Trivia Tuesday: Are You a Bean Queen?
2. Which of these beans has the most protein at a whopping 17 grams per cooked cup
Manic Monday: What’s Up Butternut?
My son is a pretty big meat eater, but he sat down and demolished this loaded sunshiney squash so fast that the spoon settled into the empty cavity with the steam still rising from the shell!
Friends & Family Friday: Dinny’s Vintage Broiled Grapefruit
What really sticks out was this gorgeous broiled grapefruit that she made, because it was just like her: simple, elegant, unfussy and healthy.
Thirsty Thursday: Reusable Tea Bags Available on Etsy
Today’s bag was filled with a sample of Dave’s favorite loose tea from Rishi!
Trivia Tuesday: Congratulations to Winner Amy Lossie! (Answers too…)
Amy Lossie got ALL four questions right, and so she becomes our first ever “Trivia Tuesday Champion”! Amy, for your prize
Manic Monday: It’s All in Your Head of Cauliflower
Now grab that head and take control! Yes, this is a metaphor for Mental Health Mindset we simply must fight for under this super sonic snow and ice attack that is blanketing us in Chicago.
Friends & Family Friday: Adaptable Vegan/Meat Eaters Dish
This is a great recipe that will make your house smell divine as the aroma of garlic, dijon mustard, white wine and sausage/vegan sausage fill the air.
Welcome to Manic Monday!
Today’s sweet potato and red lentil stew has the sweetness to keep me comforted, but the power of protein and fiber in the lentils to keep me humming along nicely through the day.
Friends & Family Friday
Yes, it’s sort of like the movie Moonstruck but with a big sausage and beef place instead of a plumbing business.
Thirsty Thursday: Learn about Wine from the BEST!
Just reading about and looking at photos of Jaclyn’s blog on the Kosta Browne Winery is making my heart and soul blossom.
Wise Women Wednesday
I was stunned to learn that over 20 students are our local high school are registered homeless
Fat Chat!
This blog is for the rest of us who have survived the Polar Vortex and Super Bowl Sunday, but can’t zip our pants.
Red Cabbage Boosts Red Blood Cells
“red cabbage is boosting your body’s blood while also tasting and looking fabulous”
Focaccia al Figlio
love the idea of alternative flours. White flour tastes great, but I have a sensitivity to low blood-sugar levels, and I can get a bit shaky if I eat white flour products on an empty stomach. Since chick peas have a lower glycemic index, this recipe would be one that I would try.
Got Recipes to Share?
We all have special recipes we want to share with the world. Let’s start a community kitchen that will outlast us all! Please email me […]
Happy Independent Thinkers Day!
Chicago Blog
Welcome to the great city of Chicago, and its environs! I love Chicago because people talk straight, laugh large, and work hard to afford their […]
Fat Chat
Fat Chat is here! Welcome to the blog that gives support and guidance for everyone who can’t quite fit into their favorite jeans. My first […]
Hi, I’m Renata…
My name is Renee Gough. Friends and family (that’s you) call me Renata. I’m a freelance writer, food enthusiast, and mother of three grown […]
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Check out DeLallo’s nice website with easy order page.
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DeCecco is the brand of pasta I ate growing up. Every single night. Yep, you read that right. I shopped around, lived abroad, came home, […]
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The Cosmic Cowboy Cooked Us a New Album Today
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My Favorite Protein Powder for Macro Management
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Got Recipes to Share?
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Nominate a Cool Person So We Can Have Fun!
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Happy Independent Thinkers Day!
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Eating With Cool People
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Chicago Blog
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Fat Chat
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Hi, I’m Renata…
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Digital Downloads
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Sophie’s Vegan Duplicate of Sausage Cream Penne
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I Ordered a Case of DeLallo, and Here’s What I Did with It!
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Renata Recommends
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DeCecco Pasta
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Curbside Chocolate Bunnies for Elmhurst Easter