Quick Egg Drop Soup
Nothing could be easier. 1 qt chicken or vegetable stock 4 eggs Soy sauce to taste Scallions for garnish Sesame oil for garnish Bring a quart of stock (chicken or veggie stock) to a slow bubble; gently pour four beaten eggs in to the stock while stirring. Add soy...
Quick Pasta with Lemon Sauce
You might toss in a few veggies, like peas - or not. 1 cup pasta, like angel hair or linguine 1/2 stick butter 1/2 cup cream 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1-2 tsp grated lemon zest Parmesan cheese for garnish Chopped parsley or chives for garnish Boil and salt...
Quick Brown Sugar Apples in the Micro
A simple dessert or snack, ready in minutes. 4 apples, peeled and cored 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup walnuts (optional) 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup butter Cinnamon for garnish Core 4 apples and stuff the centers with raisins, walnuts (optional), brown sugar, and butter....
The Late Waker
A favorite beer from Crystal Lake Brewing is the foundation of this late summer, lazy-day drink. 1 Can of Wake Maker beer 2 Raspberries Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 oz. Barenjager Honey Liquior Combine in a tall glass and enjoy! [video width="640" height="640"...
The Lawnmower
A great drink for the time when lawns first start getting mowed in late spring. 2 oz Hendricks Gin 1 oz Chartrueuse 4 thick slices of cucumber 2 thick slices of lemon Muddle the cucumber and lemon in a shaker and then add ice and the liquors and shake. Serve in a...
Chicago Food Swap – March 2014
This weekend I attended my second food swap with the Chicago Food Swap, hosted by Free Range Office in Wicker Park. I went with a friend, her first time, and we had a blast. There is something so comforting being amongst people who love to talk about and get excited...
Chicago Food Swap – December 2013
This past Saturday I attended my first Food Swap at the Chicago Food Swap. It was a bit of a hike, about an hour drive from my northwest suburban home, but I always enjoy time in the city. The swap was held at Enerspace Chicago on Kinzie in the west loop and sponsored...
Review: “Fair Food”
"Fair Food: Growing A Healthy, Sustainable Food System For All" by Oran B. Hesterman, PhD I read this book in January 2013. So I happened upon this book in my library. (I know, surprising that I'd find a book in a library, right?) I had checked it out several times...
The Gordon Bennett
So...a few weeks ago my husband and I went to one of our favorite restaurants - Bistro Wasabi in Lake in the Hills. It's a sushi bar in a strip mall. OK....there goes my foodie street cred right out the window. But you don't have to believe me. The wonderful sushi,...
Groundhog Cupcakes
I clipped this recipe out of a Family Fun magazine back in 2009 when my kiddos were still in elementary school. I always made them as classroom treats on Groundhogs Day which is my favorite holiday. Some say this is odd favorite but when you live through Chicago...
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