Chicago

Last Tuesday I was given the opportunity to tour Chicago’s new grocery store, Plum Market. I absolutely love grocery shopping, and had heard wonderful things about Plum Market, so I …

The crisp fall air makes me crave chili. Chili is one of those great hearty fall foods. By the time fall rolls around I am tired of all those “light” …

I had another incredibly busy weekend that involved lots of food, friends and blogging. We kicked things off on Friday night with Sangria at Quartinos. Then on Saturday we headed …

Fall is the best time of year to enjoy the patios at Chicago restaurants. They aren’t crowded and the weather is cool without being cold. This is the time of …

My favorite breakfast in Chicago is Southport Grocery‘s Spinach Omelet with artichokes. The problem is that Southport Grocery is so massively popular that there is usually a long wait. Plus …

Monday I mentioned that I picked up some fresh pasta from Pasta Puttana at the Green City Market. I love Pasta Puttana (which literally translates to “pasta whore”) because they …

I woke up early on Saturday morning. The sun was shining. There was a cool crispness to the air. Fall had arrived. Fall in Chicago can be unpredictable. You never …

Thank you to Refinery29.com for the lovely press! I am thrilled that The Kittchen was included in Refinery 29’s list of Off The Radar Food Blogs! With that being said, you might …

Balena’s Cacio e Pepe is perfection. It is one of those meals that is simple yet elegant. The flavors are balanced nicely. It is a classic dish done right. I …

I spent my evening at a very wet photo shoot with The Urbaness and The Eventful Life at Millennium Park. Here is a quick preview. I created an Italian Vegan …

I work directly across the street from my home, so I can go home for lunch. Words can’t express how much I love this. I never have to pack lunch, …