The summer of 2012 will probably remind most people of the events of the Olympics in London, women’s boxing and Michael Phelps, (Okay, I personally am not a big Olympics viewer so that’s all I’ve got on that topic.) The summer 2012 will mean something completely different to me. This is the summer of the …
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One to Watch: Red Butter
Passionate. Indulgence. When you hear those words what comes to your mind? Family? Work? Food? Well apparently those two words mean a lot to Chef Monica Sharma of Red Butter in Chicago. I first heard of Red Butter this past spring when I went to Baconfest. Their dish, bacon-Thai chile gulab jamun with bacon pistachio …
Executive Blackberry-Ginger Lemonade
My life is full of executive decisions. I am in charge the massive empire known as my household. (Not really massive or empire-ish but I do live in a world of make believe half the time so play along with me.) The decisions that keep this well running machine going are numerous and at times …
BLT (Bacon, Leek and Tomato) Pot Pie
It is always by the end of July that I start craving winter comfort foods. I’m not sure if I’ve gone crazy from the heat. (Yes, the heat will be my excuse for insanity.) Or maybe I am just tired of eating summer meals like salads, grilled proteins and popcorn. (I’m not sure if popcorn …
Foodie Fun Day #21: RA Sushi NEW MENU
Dilemma. I love sushi. (Okay, that is not a dilemma.) The problem is that not all of my friends love sushi. (They have other redeeming qualities.) So every time I leave my small town, I want to go to a sushi restaurant and they don’t. Well thanks to RA Sushi’s new updated menu, I will …
Powerful Lobster Roll (On a no power day)
Am I the only one who keeps hearing about Lobster Rolls? It is not like they are a new food item because they have been around since the 1970’s. (I don’t know that for a fact, I was an infant and that was the rumor around the playpen.) It just seems to be the sandwich …
Yes, I Can!
Watching the vines grow, I look at my cute little vegetable garden and think of so many things. First, I find it quite beautiful with its different shades of green leaves growing larger and more radiant daily. The colors have expanded recently to include bright hues of reds and oranges on my tomatoes and peppers. …
My First Meatless Monday
I always find it interesting to find back-stories about food “trends.” I never 100% know who is telling the whole truth but it is always interesting to read what is out there on the Web. (Because if it is on the Web we know it is the truth, right?) So when one of my readers …
Not A Caponata
In the Midwest, our gardens are just starting to produce some veggies and the anticipation is unbelievable. (Seriously, this is the most excitement I have right now.) I get out a couple times a day and talk to my plants. Our conversations are very one sided but fulfilling for all who are involved. I do …
Foodie Fun Day #20: The Lucky Monk
“Elevate your soul.” Is this the motto for a church? Nope. How about a beach yoga class? Nope. It is the part of The Lucky Monk’s motto “Delicious Food and Drink and a Welcome Warm Enough to Elevate Your Soul.” Named in honor of the Trappist Monks (beer crafting masters), The Lucky Monk located in …