Siena Tavern
Last Sunday my friend Anne and I had brunch with Jessica from Directional Dining at Siena Tavern. Brunching with fellow bloggers is funny. We all whip out our cameras the second …
Last Sunday my friend Anne and I had brunch with Jessica from Directional Dining at Siena Tavern. Brunching with fellow bloggers is funny. We all whip out our cameras the second …
I am going on a bit of a crazy trip over the Christmas holiday. First I am going to visit my parents in Maine for five days. Then I go …
I love tacos, but you already knew that, right? Recently, I headed over to Takito Kitchen, a farm to table modern Mexican restaurant with my friend Pam. Takito’s decor is industrial …
When my favorite Chicago pasta shop, Pasta Puttana, announced that they were offering pasta making classes, I signed up immediately. The two and a half hour class was lead by …
Do you have lots of Thanksgiving leftovers? Here are 7 different ways to use up those leftovers! 1. Make Stock 2. Turkey Soup 3. Potato Pancakes 4. Turkey Pot Pie 5. …
It is likely that after Thanksgiving you might have some leftover turkey and mashed potatoes. I had 3 cups of turkey meat and 4 pounds of mashed potatoes leftover after Friendsgiving, …
Happy Thanksgiving from the Graham family in Maine! The gang is all here, and we are currently so far ahead of schedule with everyone we are afraid we forgot to …
This is a great last minute Thanksgiving dessert. The best part? It is no-bake, and the preparation time is only 15 minutes. My friend Gretchen brought this dessert to Friendsgiving, …
Mark your calendars for December 2nd Chicagoans! The day we have all been eagerly anticipating – the Eataly Chicago opening – is almost here, and after attending the press preview …
What do you do when you have several pounds of leftover mashed potatoes? My friend the Windy City Epicurean suggested that I make potato soup. Even though I love potatoes …
Before Thanksgiving, my friends and I celebrate Friendsgiving. It is a not so quiet gathering of 30 friends that involves two turkeys, over a dozen side dishes, and plenty of …