Great Gatsby Food and Drink
I have been eagerly awaiting The Great Gatsby film. Of course I dug out my copy of the book and reread it. Not only did I reread it, I answered …
I have been eagerly awaiting The Great Gatsby film. Of course I dug out my copy of the book and reread it. Not only did I reread it, I answered …
What if I told you this recipe comes from United Airlines’ in flight magazine? Yes, I was bored during takeoff and flipped through the magazine and discovered a recipe. I …
Yesterday I made chilaquiles with poached eggs, cheddar, and avocado crema with a side of roasted potatoes for brunch. I missed cooking while I was on vacation, so I made …
I have to admit that I never really liked roasted potatoes. They were never crispy enough, and it is hard to brown them evenly when they are cut in wedges. …
My husband and I are vacationing in Belize this week. We desperately needed some sun, and something to look forward to during a long Chicago winter that refused to end. …
Balena’s thick and generously topped bruschetta inspired me to make my own. This is an appetizer so hearty you can have it for dinner, which is just what I did. …
Balena is one of my favorite Chicago restaurants. It was also one of the Time Out Eat Out Awards nominees. The food at Balena isn’t overly complicated. It is true …
This is one of my favorite salads. I have posted about it before, since I make it often. The best thing about this salad is that it can be made …
Tomatoes roasting in the oven are one of the best cooking smells. It is also a very simple recipe with a variety of uses. I spooned the tomatoes over pasta …
I had a wonderful time live blogging and tweeting the Time Out Chicago Eat Out Awards last night. I got to meet many of Chicago’s finest chefs and restauranteurs. I …
This is my final recipe made using the leftover Ham from Easter. (No, we didn’t finish it all… note to self for next year: 10 pounds of Ham is too …