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Boxed Brownies 3 Ways
Everyone loves brownies. I think it is a scientific fact. Over the weekend I had a few parties to attend so I decided to experiment with different types of brownies. I bought Duncan Hines Fudge Brownie Mix, and then added ingredients to the middle of the brownies to make Andes Candies Brownies, Milk Chocolate Marshmallow, and […]
The Best Doughnut In America
I don’t know who was in charge of taste testing doughnuts all across America and determining which is the best, but I am a bit jealous that isn’t my job. I love a good doughnut, and luckily according to The Daily Meal, the best doughnut in America can be found right here in Chicago. The […]
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 our food arrives, and no one eats a bite until everyone has all the photos they need. Jessica lives in New York City, and when […]
What Should I Do In Copenhagen?
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 to London to spend time with my husband’s family for three days. Then Charles and I are going to Copenhagen for four days. Finally it […]
Pasta Puttana Class
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 shop owner Jessica Volpe, and covered making lasagna and ravioli. The class was held right at the Pasta Puttana shop on Grand Street, and it […]
7 Ways to Use Thanksgiving Leftovers
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. Shepard’s Pie 6. Potato Soup
Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
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, which inspired me to make this Turkey Shepherd’s Pie. I sautéed shallots and mushrooms, and then made a sauce with cream of mushroom soup and […]
Happy Thanksgiving!
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 make something! I spent my morning setting the table. We have 15 people this year, and we needed to move the family room furniture onto […]
Pumpkin Pie Dip
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, and she served it with sliced apples and gingerbread cookies. I love that this desserts lends itself well to just having a taste of dessert […]