Kimberly Frey

I am a no frills gal. All of my recommendations are items I actually use and think you should try too. You’ll find most of my items are relatively inexpensive because I don’t believe you need to rob the bank to have good quality.

I have a large family, and we have a lotttt of dietary restrictions. My daughter has Celiac disease, so no gluten whatsoever. Her partner has a dairy allergy. My son was a vegetarian for years, my sister is vegan, my one brother keeps kosher, and my other brother has to be gluten-free, dairy-free, and low FODMAP. Needless to say, cooking is interesting when we all get together. Here are my favorite recipes, ingredients, and even meal services.

Key West is one of my favorite places to visit, and here are some of my favorite spots when I'm there! All recommendations are places where I have visited personally.

There is no place I'd rather live than right here in Chicago. While making lists of all the places I love is impossible (there are just too many!), here are some of my faves.