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August 2018: Monthly Round Up!

Can you believe it's the end of August?! It's been a busy month at our house with the amount of activity from end of summer vacations, back to school preparations, transitioning back to school year schedules and the realization of time flying by. It seemed like school was the major focus this month so it was fitting to dedicate August as the 'Back to School' month. We kicked things off with a whole new facelift here on the site and even announced a winner of our special giveaway to celebrate! This past month we focused recipes perfect for school lunches, quick & easy way to get some vegetables in your diet, a make ahead meal for the busy weeknights, some new Instant Pot recipes to dinner on the table quickly. I also threw in some local food events happening and managed to squeeze in a little travel note to take advantage of seasonal produce.

So what's the WCChicago theme for September?! Leave a comment below with what you think it may be or what you'd like to see in the coming month. Be sure to check back on Monday, September 3rd to find out when the September theme will be!

If you missed any of the recipes or posts we shared this month, read on for our monthly round up...



We had a lot of fun making use of the amazing cherries in season!
This also makes for a delicious substitute in peanut butter & jelly sandwiches...


Green beans are in season, so take advantage and give this easy side dish a try...


This month, we're sharing travel eats in Madison, Wisconsin and
all the great things you can find at the Dane County Farmers Market...


Turkey Bacon Club Wrap Sandwiches
These wrap sandwiches are easy to make and are a great change from the typical bread sandwich.
Get inspired by your favorite sandwich fillings of local restaurants!


It's as simple as ABC and healthy too! Kids and adults will appreciate
|this pasta salad that's colorful and good for you...


Make ahead meals are a great time saver for those busy weeknights. This lasagna can be popped in the oven while you settle in after a long day...


Adjusting to new routines calls for simplified meals! My Instant Pot has been a huge help and this particular recipe reminded me of my most embarrassing memory of 3rd grade... 


Instant Pot: Mexican Pulled Pork
We love Taco Tuesdays at our house and we enjoyed this version
with the help of our Instant Pot once again! 


Another favorite meal on rotation is spaghetti & meatballs. I tried out a different meatball recipe which was a hit... and so quick and easy to make in my Instant Pot!

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