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The Simplicity of Summer Food
I love summer vegetables and summer fruit. Not only do they always instantly remind me of the warm summer months, but they rarely require that you do anything to them for them to be delicious. Fresh cherries are rarely better … Continue reading
Potato salad
So, we had some small potatoes from our CSA and a bunch of dill. Dill is one of those herbs that I love (it smells like summer!) but I have very little use for (how many ways can you actually … Continue reading
Mushrooms and pie crust
My Papa was an amazing man. He showed his grandchildren incredible amounts of love. I’m sure that taking us on walks in the woods was actually a pretty stressful occasion for him. I’m sure that each time we stepped on … Continue reading
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When the weather dictates your food
So, it has been hot in Chicago. I mean really really hot. On the way home today, I passed a sign that said that it was 100 degrees outside. The sign next to it said that it was 99 degrees. … Continue reading
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A weekend of deliciousness
One of my favorite parts of being a tour guide for friends when they visit Chicago is being able to eat at my favorite places. This weekend, one of my good friends who currently lives in Florida came to visit … Continue reading
An Experiment with Leftovers
So, I don’t really cook. And when I do, I follow the recipe exactly. I’ve had too many cooking experimentation disasters to start trying to be fancy. That’s why I like baking so much. You can experiment a little bit … Continue reading
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Baking My Way Through Baked – The Fifth Recipe
For the first time since we have been a couple, Ryan and I were both going to be at our own home for Christmas. Usually, we are on the road on the way to somewhere. This year was going to … Continue reading
Deliciousness from 2010
In this week’s issue of Time Out Chicago, they have their annual list of “100 Best Things We Ate (And Drank) This Year.” It got me thinking about all of the yummy stuff that I’ve eaten this year. And that … Continue reading
Baking my way through Baked
I had wanted to buy Baked New Frontiers in Baking for a long long time. I finally purchased it and started drooling over all of the pictures. The chapters are full of pies, cookies, candies, drinks, and breakfast items. I … Continue reading
