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Genie Kwon is a busy lady. She juggles pastry chef duties at both BOKA and GT Fish & Oyster. Chef Kwon is also one of 20 notable chefs and mixologists participating in Chefs’ Playground to benefit …

Yes. I know. That is a bold statement. But if there are two things I know about, those two things would be cupcakes and S’mores. The dessert geniuses at Sprinkles …

Last Friday night, my friend Jocelyn (of the fabulous Grand-Baby Cakes) hosted A Charitable Confection. The event brought local bakeries together to raise money for Project Orange Tree. Project Orange …

The Loop’s lunchtime hotspot is opening for dinner! I was thrilled to hear this news. I am lucky if I make it across the street for lunch, much less 2 …

Saturday mornings mean big breakfasts at home. These breakfasts are never planned ahead of time, they are just made up in the spur of the moment based on whatever is …

Yesterday we talked about entertaining tips, and today it is time to share the recipes. This brunch menu has a great mix of sweet and savory, and breakfast and lunch – …

Spring has arrived and it is time to celebrate! Whether you are planning a birthday party, a baby shower, or Mother’s Day brunch with family, these tips will show you …

   Spring arrived in Chicago on Saturday (and then promptly left again, but that is another story). Saturday was a sunny 70 degree day, so instead of lounging around at …

Kansas City, Missouri, I am sorry. I severely underestimated you. I spent my weekend attending Go Blog Social with several members of the Windy City Blogger Collective and we  were …

  I was so sick for 5 days straight. I very rarely take public transportation because I work across the street from home, but last Tuesday we took the el …

Stella Barra generously sent me home with lots of pizza after my visit last Tuesday, and the last thing I was going to do was ruin it by reheating it …