Neighbors. Love them or hate them, they are part of your life. I am VERY fortunate to be surrounded by one of the best groups of neighbors a gal could ever ask for. (This is the part that I am buttering them up because I am posting one of their recipes.) We are a multifaceted …
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March 2012
Beauty and the Yeast
My earliest memory of making homemade bread can go back to my teen years. (Technically, when Beauty and the Beast was released I was no longer a teen. I was a late bloomer so my creative license is allowed.) We (my mom and sisters.) went to Disney World and ate at a restaurant called …
Piccolo Sogno: Foodie Fun Day #12
A little dream. Whether you want to grow up to be a teacher, a veterinarian or a truck driver, your dreams are what steer you on the highway called life. (Yes, I wanted to be a truck driver.) Tony Priolo’s dream was to have an authentic Italian restaurant that got to the heart and soul …
Comfort Food: Asian Noodle Stir-Fry
To continue on with some of my previous discussions about comfort food, I have to talk about noodles today….Asian noodles. A meal in one bowl (and you have to eat them in a bowl), Asian noodles offer a versatile option for dinner (or lunch or snack.) You can get all of your protein, veggies and …
Mercat a la Planxa: Foodie Fun Day #11
Living in a small town, one of my challenges is learning about food and flavors popular in other countries. I have learned by opening my mind (and mouth), I am limitless. With that said, I knew NOTHING about Spanish food until I started reading Iron Chef, Jose Garces book, Latin Evolution. It is a fabulous …
St. Patrick’s Little Sister, Ruby
So, last year I did it. I made my husband happy. What I gave him was close to perfection, very hot and made him take a nap instantly. He isn’t going to be so lucky this year. I’m just not in the mood….to make the traditional St. Patrick’s Day dinner. I didn’t want to disappoint …
Shamrock Shiver (An attempt at a Classic)
In the year 1970, there were quite a few momentous events that took place in this world. The first Earth Day was recognized. (Hooray!) The Beatles had their last number one song, The Long and Winding Road. (Boo!) I was born! (Oh crud, now you all know my age!) And the Shamrock Shake was invented! …
Rockit Bar & Grill MAC MADNESS: Foodie Fun Day #10
I have a secret. It is something that surprises people when they hear it from me but has become part of me that I just can’t hide anymore. I think my husband finds it an attractive quality in me and even tells his friends about it. (I have your minds just twirling right now, don’t …
Comfort Food: Tomato Soup
Comfort. By the time March rolls around in the Midwest, I am looking for comfort from the cold in everything. I want a big fleecy woobie (blanket made from fleece with a colorful pattern) around me at all times. My weekend wardrobe consists of something with elastic around the waist and fuzzy material. (Yes, I …
GT Fish & Oyster: Foodie Fun Day #9
On February 29, 2016, I am going to look at the calendar and remember THIS leap year for a couple reasons. First, it was unusually warm for Chicagoland (in the 60’s) and very windy! The other thing I will remember is the lunch AND dinner I ate at GT Fish & Oyster on 531 N. Wells Street. …