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. …
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No One Should Be Hungry
Hunger. It is not a feeling many of us have really felt. We may miss a meal because we are busy. But how many people really experience hunger? I am fortunate because my hunger pains never last more than a few hours. I have the luxury of eating every day and take it for granted. …
Mailbox Magazine Madness
I hope all of you had a great holiday season. I must apologize that I haven’t posted very much because I’ve been detained with my own festivities. (Festivities meaning I am so bloated from eating too much that I can’t concentrate and am in a postprandial coma.) As I lie on my couch, I am …
Nights Before Christmas
Twas a few days before Christmas and I must confess My baking’s not done and my house is a mess My nights have been filled and I’ve been quite sick I haven’t given much thought to dear old St. Nick I started to worry about passing out treats To all of my neighbors who live …
Thanksgiving Post #6: A Grateful Heart (and Belly)
Happy Thanksgiving to all of my friends, family and faithful readers of my blog. I get all choked up when I start to think of things I am thankful for in my life. The challenges that are presented to me on a daily basis due to my complications of Crohn’s disease have made me view …
Thanksgiving Post #4: Work On Your Timeline
Thanksgiving is only a week away. Are you ready? Some of my readers (okay, it was only two people) have emailed and asked me to help them organize their timeline for the Super Bowl of dinners. (This is where the OCD people take out their lists and the unorganized people start to roll their eyes!) …
Foodie Fun Day #3: CHILL at the Merchandise Mart Chicago
I went to CHILL and the food was multiplying. I was losing control. ‘Cause the delicacies they were supplying were electrifying. (Okay, anyone who saw the movie Grease knows I just butchered the lyrics to one of the best songs EVER!) If my first paragraph made you think of me and my husband running around …
Foodie Fun Day #1: WAVE Restaurant
Have you ever experienced being part of a wave in Soldier’s Field during a Bears game? How about watching the waves on Lake Michigan crash upon the shore? What about dining on a fantastic lunch at WAVE restaurant on Lake Shore Drive? All three events have one thing in common; once you experience it you …
Felt Like a Gourmet
Little fish, big pond…that was me yesterday. I had the honor and pleasure of attending Chicago Gourmet sponsored by bon appétit magazine. I heard it was THE premier food event to attend in Chicago and I must admit, it was BREATHTAKING! I, honestly, didn’t know what I was getting myself into. I knew it was advertised …
MVB Contest–Last Day to Vote
I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who reads “Felt Like a Foodie” for voting during the CBS MVB contest. (One last hint for you to vote for me.) The outpouring of support I have received has truly been a gift! (Not as good of a gift as winning but that isn’t the …