Have you ever heard of the phrase “post prandial narcolepsy?” It is defined as that state of sleepiness that we sometimes feel after eating a large meal. I am tweaking the definition to also include the state of sleepiness that occurs after a weekend of eating dozens of little meals at Chicago Gourmet, which occurred …
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Pork Tinga: Cinco de Mayo Part Dos
There is nothing more exciting in a small town than the opening of a new restaurant. (If you read the headlines on our front page you will realize the truth in that statement!) It can be anything from a small independent sandwich shop to a larger franchise coming to the area. If it involves new …
Cinco de Mayo: The Battle of Guacamole
As promised earlier this year, I was going to try to be better at putting up my recipes BEFORE holiday celebrations are over. So when I looked at my calendar and saw that May was around the corner, I knew I had better start thinking about a couple of recipes for Cinco de Mayo. Contrary …
Bibimbap or BibimBarb?
One of the most challenging parts about cooking in a small town is staying “authentic” in ethnic recipes. It may be something you grew up eating or a flavor you only tried once but trying to recreate it with limited resources may be just enough of a hitch to keep you from attempting the creation …
Sushi 102: Foodie Fun Day #15
As someone who loves to spend time in the kitchen, I am always challenging myself to learn new techniques or to finesse some old ones. So when I found out that RA Sushi in Lombard, Illinois was offering a Sushi 102 class, I was ecstatic at the thought of learning a few new tricks. (And …
Tweaked Leeks
When a gal gets married, there are a lot of wonderful benefits that come along with the husband. You have a partner. You have a friend. You have in-laws!!!!!! In-laws, the little secret no one warns you about before you marry. (I did warn one of my brother in laws but he didn’t listen to …
Not Your Ma’s Ball Soup
It is springtime, which means a lot of things to different people. I love seeing the green growing on the trees and the early buds of a flower’s first bloom. It is also the time of year when people celebrate Easter and Passover. (FYI: My birthday is also in the spring and there are only …
Dying for Deviled Eggs
Over the past year, I have shared a lot of stories with you. (By stories, I mean my issues that my therapist says I need to let go.) One of my favorite stories is about dying Easter eggs with my sisters. Every year, my mom would hard boil a bunch of eggs, break out the …
March Away Winter Chili
Neighbors. Love them or hate them, they are part of your life. I am VERY fortunate to be surrounded by one of the best groups of neighbors a gal could ever ask for. (This is the part that I am buttering them up because I am posting one of their recipes.) We are a multifaceted …
Comfort Food: Asian Noodle Stir-Fry
To continue on with some of my previous discussions about comfort food, I have to talk about noodles today….Asian noodles. A meal in one bowl (and you have to eat them in a bowl), Asian noodles offer a versatile option for dinner (or lunch or snack.) You can get all of your protein, veggies and …