A variety of events have kept me busy over the last few weeks. I thought I would give you a quick rundown as I plot my next post. ZAP Zinfandel Tasting: I was recently invited to the Zinfandel Advocates & Producers annual tasting. My fellow Gaper’s Block staffer, Andie, was also in attendance and posted […]
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Yearly Archives: 2008On Sunday I met Chicago food bloggers Joanna and Karin at Montrose Harbor for an early summer picnic. I made 101 Cookbooks‘ Citrus Parmesan Farro Salad. It turned out nicely and kept fairly well for lunch the next day. Karin brought a rice salad with shrimp, tuna and smoked salmon from the Splendid […] show 8 comments It was a lovely picnic. I can’t wait to do it again! And I’m definitely going to make that farro salad. It was delicious. It was a lovely picnic. I can’t wait to do it again! And I’m definitely going to make that farro salad. It was delicious. Wow great pictures. Wow great pictures. That looks like a beautiful picnic. I love the tandoori chicken kabobs and the tarragon butter and radish sandwiches. Hope you had a good time! I’m actually a Chicago food blogger too, I’m glad I found out about you guys. That looks like a beautiful picnic. I love the tandoori chicken kabobs and the tarragon butter and radish sandwiches. Hope you had a good time! I’m actually a Chicago food blogger too, I’m glad I found out about you guys. Wish I could have been at the park with you… just a stone’s throw from my house! Glad you enjoyed your picnic. Wish I could have been at the park with you… just a stone’s throw from my house! Glad you enjoyed your picnic. We began our long weekend by making a big pot of vegetable chili and a loaf of cornbread to accompany it. The house smelled delicious and the food was hearty and satisfying. (It also makes for a great lunch on the following days.) I hope everyone had a nice holiday weekend. The Memorial Day Urban […] show 3 comments That looks hearty and healthy. I love cornbread, especially dipped into chili! Why is vegetable chili so comforting and hearty?! Add a dab of sour cream and it is probably the best thing ever. Thanks for reminding me about how easy it is to make it too. Hi Amanda and Aran, This post is bit off-topic, but those of you that live in Chicago are cordially invited to a little event that my friends and I put on each year: The third annual Chicago Urban Devils Golf Enthusiasts’ League (CUDGEL) Memorial Day weekend event will take place this Sunday, May 25th. Participation is limited to 50 […] show 4 comments Great idea! Very cool to play golf in the streets. Great idea! Very cool to play golf in the streets. Very innovative indeed. Very innovative indeed. After reading about the Republic of Georgia in the "cooking vacations" portion of the May Gourmet Magazine, I couldn’t stop thinking about Argo Georgian Bakery. I posted about my love of Argo over at Gapers Block on Friday and was lucky enough to make a trip up to Devon with Nick this afternoon. I haven’t […] show 8 comments I was waiting to try that cheesebread recipe from Gourmet. That photo is swoonworthy and the idea of cheese melted in with hot fresh bread is just so sinful! I have never had it but just say bread and you catch my attention! Funny, I live within walking distance and have never ventured inside. I will now, Thanks. I’ve stopped in Argo a couple of times in the last two weeks and was delighted with the food and service both times. Highly recommended! The Georgian Feast’s recipe involves refrigerating overnight. I’m much more a fan of the kind where you fry it, but definitely the Argo Georgian Bakery has AMAZING cheese bread. Amanda, it truly is the perfect match, to my mind. Sounds delicious, I’ll definitely have to try Argo Georgian next time I’m down in the city. Hi Patti, I absolutely love Argo. I hope you enjoy it when you visit. It is such a great little place and there is nothing else like it around. Your cupcakes look delicious by the way! |
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Anali - You’ve been pretty busy lately! Good luck with your marathon training. : )
Anali - You’ve been pretty busy lately! Good luck with your marathon training. : )
Katherine - Hey, I was also at the Valrhona chocolate reception! I loved trying all of the various desserts, though I did get a bit of a sugar high. I honestly liked the passionfruit dessert better than the chocolate cake .. but it was all excellent!
Katherine - Hey, I was also at the Valrhona chocolate reception! I loved trying all of the various desserts, though I did get a bit of a sugar high. I honestly liked the passionfruit dessert better than the chocolate cake .. but it was all excellent!