Monthly Archives: May 2009

Buenos Aires

Nick and I are crossing our fingers that the storms hold out for a few more hours. We are scheduled to leave for Buenos Aires this evening and the forecast isn't cooperating.  We have a growing list of places to visit, but if anyone would like to suggest an addition, please feel free to post […]

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Hillary - Have fun! Buenos Aires is an awesome city! You best go to La Cabrera in the Palermo Soho neighborhood for a good meal :)

Hillary - Have fun! Buenos Aires is an awesome city! You best go to La Cabrera in the Palermo Soho neighborhood for a good meal :)

gemma - Thanks so much for the suggestion Hillary. We tried to go but they were unexpectedly closed! We found another great option nearby though. Too bad, the reviews sounded great!

gemma - Thanks so much for the suggestion Hillary. We tried to go but they were unexpectedly closed! We found another great option nearby though. Too bad, the reviews sounded great!

Salad with Dried Figs, Blue Cheese and Walnuts

I've finally packed away my winter coats, tulips and spearmint are coming up in the backyard, and there is ample sunlight to enjoy after I leave work — I'm even thinking of investing in a bike to brave the city streets — something that has always terrified me given Chicago drivers.   Every May I'm […]

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Terry B - Wow! Have a great time in Argentina, Gemma! This salad looks gorgeous—there’s something so nice about blue cheese and walnuts together, isn’t there? They co-star in an easy, impressive endive salad with blue cheese and walnuts I love to make.

Camilla Saulsbury - Gorgeous blog, Gemma. And this salad has everything I love to eat in one bowl. Figs and blue cheese in particular…ummm. Happy to have found your gorgeous blog…Camilla

John - Wow!
It looks so delicious
Thank for sharing
http://www.ahacook.com

Libby - Sounds wonderful. Always looking for new ideas for warm weather meals.

Gemma - Thanks Terry. Your salad looks great as well. Thanks for the link!
Thank you Camilla! I look forward to reading through yours.
Thanks John.
It is a great warm weather meal. I can’t stop eating fresh things this summer. Thanks Libby.