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We're Moving!

We’re Moving!

Hello everyone! There’s a new blog post being worked on for tonight, but I just wanted to make a quick announcement. Many of you know, this website is currently hosted on wordpress.com. As more opportunities come along to review awesome products and make tasty food, I want to provide an awesome experience for you. This blog will be transitioning to WordPress.org where it will be self-hosted and…

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GreyEyes Reviews: FaceTory

**This is not endorsed**

Hello again, my darlings! It’s a brand new day and you’re getting ready to OWN it! Have you considered adding sheet masks to your routine? If not, I highly recommend them. Korean sheet masks are popping up in most major retailers–like Target, Walgreens,World Market, and most beauty supply stores. They’re easy to use and leave your face moisturized and feeling super soft.

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GreyEyes Cooks: Crispy Roasted Broccoli with Tahini Sauce

GreyEyes Cooks: Crispy Roasted Broccoli with Tahini Sauce

Happy Wednesday, friends! I hope you’ve been well! It’s beginning to look a lot like Spring here in Chicago, so we’ve been enjoying the lovely sunshine. This certainly calls for a transition in our cooking. Moving away from hearty meals to something more light and refreshing. Recently, I’ve been using tahini in my recipes which has been so delightfully flavorful. Per my boyfriend’s request, I made…

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GreyEyes Cooks: Peanut Butter Blossoms AND Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (Diary-Free)

GreyEyes Cooks: Peanut Butter Blossoms AND Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (Diary-Free)

Good morning, everyone! Happy Monday! If you follow me on Twitter, then you know I didn’t get to do too much cooking this past weekend. I was having a blast with amazing friends over at the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo, however I did manage to sneak in some baking before leaving. Because we had some friends coming in from out of town, I wanted to welcome them with some homemade cookies. I…

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GreyEyes Cooks: Hanger* Steak With Tahini and Smashed Charred Beets

GreyEyes Cooks: Hanger* Steak With Tahini and Smashed Charred Beets

Hello friends! Happy Wednesday! For the past few weeks, I’ve tested out recipes that were quick, easy, and very flavorful. Now, I wanted to keep the same criteria going, but I also wanted add a little bit more color to the presentation. That’s EXACTLY how I wound up picking this recipe for hanger steak with tahini and smashed charred beets. This recipe is courtesy of Bon Appetit magazine, once…

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GreyEyes Cooks: Peanut Butter Blossoms

GreyEyes Cooks: Peanut Butter Blossoms

Hello again, friends! I don’t know about you guys, but when it’s gloomy–like it has been this past weekend with all this rain–I can always use a sweet treat to brighten my mood. And as an added bonus–brighten the mood of others. Unsure of what to make, I went off of my coworkers recommendation for peanut butter blossoms. I sure don’t regret it. The recipe was super quick and very easy to follow.…

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GreyEyes Cooks: Ginger Broccolini & Sweet Chilli Chicken

GreyEyes Cooks: Ginger Broccolini & Sweet Chilli Chicken

Hello again! Often times when you’re searching for a recipe to try out for dinner, you’re faced with a slight dilemma. The recipe you found is only for the protein without even a suggestion for a side dish. Not sure if I’ve mentioned this already, but I like to have three components to my meal. The protein, some sort of veggie, and then the carb component. That, of course, can be substituted with…

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GreyEyes Cooks:Better-than-Takeout Stir-Fried Udon

GreyEyes Cooks:Better-than-Takeout Stir-Fried Udon

Hello friends! I hope you all had a splendid weekend! It’s still chilly here in Chicago, and frankly, it keeps getting colder! I’m ready for Spring. Anywho… Let’s talk cravings. I’m sure I’m not the only one who can’t rest until a craving is satisfied. Yeah, that’s where we were at this weekend. I was craving stir-fry, but wanted to cook rather than going out. Luckily, I found a great recipe for…

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GreyEyes Cooks: Semisweet Chocolate Mousse

GreyEyes Cooks: Semisweet Chocolate Mousse

Happy Weekend, friends! With the sun slowly beginning to peek out, there is still room for some comforting desserts. My all-time favorite one being chocolate mousse. I’ve looked through many recipes for chocolate mousse and tried to pick one that would make sense to make on the weekend. Of course, by now we know what that means:

Quick

Easy

Tasty

Keep in mind, my tools are limited because I’m not…

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GreyEyes Reviews: Gamma Gear

GreyEyes Reviews: Gamma Gear

[This review is not sponsored] Hello again!

Today we’re checking out a NEW clothing brand called Gamma Gear. They’re based out of Florida, USA, and geared towards gamers. This market is HUGE and I can say so myself because I’m definitely part of it.

As a streamer on Twitch, I’m always looking for comfy clothing that I can relax and game in. What really makes Gamma Gear different is their…

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GreyEyes Cooks: Sriracha Chicken Zoodle Lo Mein

GreyEyes Cooks: Sriracha Chicken Zoodle Lo Mein

Hey, friends! I hope you had a lovely and relaxing weekend! It was my boyfriend’s birthday on Friday, so we celebrated by going to a concert and then went out to dinner on Saturday! That left me with Sunday to make something. I was still looking at recipes from Jo’s cookbook: 30-Minute One-Pot Meals. This time I went with the cover recipe for the Sriracha Chicken Zoodle Lo Mein. Again, Jo also has…

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GreyEyes Cooks: Roasted Brussels Sprouts w/ Prosciutto and Herb Pork Chops

GreyEyes Cooks: Roasted Brussels Sprouts w/ Prosciutto and Herb Pork Chops

Happy Friday, friends! Today we’re reviewing two recipes in one post, because they just so happened to land on the same plate! Often times we find recipes that are only for a protein, such as chicken, steak, etc, so we have to put on our thinking cap and come up with the right side dish to complete the plate. I generally like three parts to a meal, but I decided to stick with two just because of…

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GreyEyes Listens: Walk With Wingfield Podcast

GreyEyes Listens: Walk With Wingfield Podcast

Aside from blogging and working a 9-5 job, I also stream on Twitch. I’ve been streaming for one year now, and I can say that it’s definitely not something that you can just pick up and get to maybe once a week or every few months. Maintaining success (no matter if you have 2 viewers or 200) takes dedication that is sometimes on the same level as your day job. On my streaming journey, I’ve met some…

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GreyEyes Cooks: Peach Cobbler for Two

GreyEyes Cooks: Peach Cobbler for Two

One of the trickiest things when baking for two is all the leftovers we often end up with. Since I’m in the city for the weekend only, my boyfriend is often left with the remainder of the goodies. No matter how good something is, it’s still a lot of leftovers to get through in a week. I’ve been on the hunt for some tasty recipes for our favorite desserts. It’s still cold here in Chicago, so I…

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GreyEyes Cooks: Raspberry-Ricotta Cake

On a chilly Winter day or a steamy Summer day–you can’t go wrong with a ricotta cake. I’ve been cooking a lot, but I wanted to test some bakes, as well. So, I don’t know if it’s just me, but I really enjoy a piece of cake or some pastry with a cup of coffee or tea. It’s such a great combination, so I wanted to make something reminiscent of that moment. I ended up finding a VERY simple recipe for…

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GreyEyes Cooks: Mustard Balsamic Pork Chops With Rosemary

GreyEyes Cooks: Mustard Balsamic Pork Chops With Rosemary

Hello again! Back at it again with yet another review of a pork chop recipe. A few weeks ago I made pork chops with the bone in. I’ll be honest, it wasn’t my favorite recipe that I tried. Don’t remember? Check it out right–> here. Now, I’m not a quitter and I know that pork chops have the potential to be SUPER yummy, so I found another recipe that worked out much better. Well, with a few…

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GreyEyes Cooks: One Pan Ranch Pork Chops and Veggies

GreyEyes Cooks: One Pan Ranch Pork Chops and Veggies

Ever get into a groove of making dinners with the same protein over and over? Can you really help yourself when there are SO many tasty options for chicken?! Actually, yes. You can. There are plenty of options for turkey, pork, beef, so I decided to challenge myself with something different. A few weeks ago I decided to make pork chops with the bone in. If you’ve read ANY of my previous reviews,…