The end of summer means different things to people. For some, it is a time to close up the pool and put the boat in storage. (I fit in neither of those categories.) For others, it is a time for one last vacation at their summer home on the beach. (Not me…but if you have …
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MVB (Most Valuable Baba Ganoush)
Have you ever wondered why some foods get renamed because their original name is unappetizing? Is there some chef rulebook that rates name perception? It is one of those things I think about as I become a more adventurous eater. I speculate if I should actually ask what I’m eating or am I better off …
Guess Who Was Voted MVB??
I just found out that I was voted Chicago’s Most Valuable Blogger (Dining and Entertainment Division)!!!! Thank you soooooo much for your votes and support!!! I am literally speechless. Given this will be the closest I will ever come to making an acceptance speech, I have to put out a couple of special thank yous. …
Crabby Day Salad
Before I write up today’s blog, I must first thank Benny for fixing my script error. I am so lucky that my husband has such brilliant friends! I appreciate everyone’s patience with this problem. I have to admit it made me a little grumpy. Speaking of grumpy (how is that for a segue?), have you …
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 …
Something For the Vegetarians!
Last week I went out to lunch at a quirky fun bistro and was excited to see “Garden Fresh Tomato Soup” on the menu. Tomatoes in NW Indiana and Chicagoland (shameless voting reminder) have been so good this season that I was thrilled to try the seasonal soup. The friend I was with inquired if …
Step Up to the Bar…the Sushi Bar
The only thing I love more than eating sushi is talking about sushi. (Picky People don’t stop reading yet, I may entice you.) Over the years it has become one of my favorite foods. I don’t know if it is the artistry that is involved with each piece or the expansive flavors the chef (itamae) …
Influenced and Aroused
In-spire (verb used with a subject) to produce or arouse (a feeling or emotion, etc.) to influence I am frequently asked what inspires me when I cook. The two definitions above help me answer this question. First, I find preparing food to be a very arousing, emotional experience. Aroused, you ask? Yep, that is …
I’m Glad It’s Roast Chicken Night
I was very excited last week because one of my favorite stores had roasting chickens on sale. The thought of cooking this chicken was so thrilling that I had to call one of my friends about my bird. Her response was “what do you do with a roasting chicken?” (She is one of my prettiest …
Pattypan Squash or UFO?
August is my favorite month to go to farmer’s markets. I just seem to find more food treasures during this time of the year. Our stands seem to have everything from berries to tomatoes to beans. (Sometimes they have nice young farmhands too but I’m not allowed to bring any of them home.) On my …