Imagine me as a little kid, hand stretched into the air, bottom levitating off the desk chair with excitement and eagerness. I come to you, kind readers, with that sense of excitement, eagerness and hope! There is no room for sheepishness here. I...

For those who have been visiting Whipped, looking for some new taste treats, I apologize for being M.I.A.. House guests, travel, family and general life obligations have kept me away from the computer. I have enjoyed some wonderful meals and food...

I have always loved buying things from estate sales. I usually buy small things: costume jewelry, cookbooks, baking pans. Inanimate objects bring some of their history with them and I find them all the more interesting for it. I wonder what parties...

This week, Gapers Block highlights Whipped for Windy City Blogger Wednesday. You can read the interview here. For Chicagoans and visitors, this site is a good read and great resource for what is going down in our town. No Tags

Today was another glorious autumn day. I’m in heaven. For the first time ever (since I have my first yard ever) we planted tulip and daffodil bulbs! I had no idea that planting flower bulbs was such a titillating anticipatory experience. Tucking...