When you hear about “chemistry” what do you think? Do you only think of chemistry as the affinity of two people together? Or maybe you understand it is the “study of matter and the how and why substances combine or separate.” Some folks see chemistry as a necessity to create great food. Food? Chemistry? What? …
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February 2018
Lent Approved Lentil Soup
Do you observe Lent? I’m not even sure anymore which religions necessarily practice this custom. I have a handful of friends of different denominations who give up “things” for lent. I’ve heard about sacrifice of things like snacks, smoking and even their social media accounts. (The irony is not lost on me that I read …
Valentine’s Day Comfort Food
Comfort food. We all have our own favorites. The things that make us smile and fulfill our souls when we are the emptiest. The thought of these dishes can erase the worries of a hard day. They warm us from the inside out and our life wouldn’t be the same without them. I think when …
Gaylord Fine Indian Cuisine-Chicago Northwest Restaurant Week Preview
Today will be my last preview of Chicago Northwest Restaurant Week but luckily it won’t be your last chance to make reservations during February 23-March 4 (Click here for participating restaurants.) For me it is like counting the medals for each country as I remember all the different courses I devoured. (For the record I …
Cooper’s Hawk Winery-Chicago Northwest Restaurant Week Preview
Chicago Northwest Restaurant Week preview continues today and if you read my Monday post on Birch River Grill, you will know that I’m trying to give an Olympic Spin to this year’s event. (Remember to check out the menus and make some reservations during February 23-March 4 Click here for participating restaurants.) Speaking of spin, …
Birch River Grill-Chicago Northwest Restaurant Week Preview
Are you ready? Do feel like your own personal torch is lit and you are running gleefully as the world watches? Is this the one event you’ve been waiting for all winter? No, I’m not talking about the 2018 Olympics…I’m talking about Chicago Northwest Restaurant Week coming up on February 23-March 4. (I’m giving you …