Mushroom, Manchego, and Almond Risotto
Recently my friend Lauren and I were asked to participate in a twitter chat for Rioja Wine. Instead of just tweeting, we turned it into a reason to throw a …
Recently my friend Lauren and I were asked to participate in a twitter chat for Rioja Wine. Instead of just tweeting, we turned it into a reason to throw a …
Yup, I am a little obsessed with shaved brussels sprouts. They are crunchier than salad greens, and they last a bit longer too. I buy a pound of shaved brussels …
Let’s take a closer look at one of the twenty-seven dishes prepared for the James Beard Foundation Awards earlier this month. On the day of the awards, I had the chance …
Saying that is has been a busy fews weeks is a massive understatement. The James Beard Awards arrival in Chicago set off a flurry of activity adding to my usual …
Sullivan’s Steakhouse is an elegant restaurant in Chicago’s River North worth visiting. Part of the Del Frisco’s Group, Sullivan’s serves up superb steaks and seafood, and majorly impressive side dishes. …
Memorial Day weekend is one of my favorite weekends of the year. Not only is it a three day weekend after a far too long stretch without holidays, it marks …
Guacamole is something that everyone loves, it can be thrown together quickly, and it’s a great appetizer to bring to a party. Recently when my friend Laura invited me to …
Doughnuts became Chicago’s big food trend a few years ago, and it is only gaining steam. If you follow me on Instagram, you might have noticed that I completely on …
Brunch on a weekday. Doesn’t that sound indulgent? On a recent Wednesday, I was invited to River North’s Bohemian House for a preview of their new brunch menu. I, along …
Chef Tim Graham is the Executive Chef Travelle at the Langham Hotel, and a familiar face at Chicago’s many food festivals. Most recently, he was serving up roast pork at the Rioja …
Easy step by step instructions showing how to make gravy from pan drippings! This is the perfect gravy to make on Thanksgiving or whenever you make a roast. Wondering how …