This past Saturday I joined students, parents and chefs at CHIC to watch 25 talented high school seniors compete in the 16th annual Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) Chicago Cooking Competition. This inspiring nonprofit helps public high school students train and compete for scholarships to renowned culinary schools. In addition to Chicago, C-CAP has programs in Arizona, Virginia, Los […]
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Yearly Archives: 2009This week marks a year since I began running. I've come along way from huffing and puffing to get through a mile and a half. With support from friends, family and even some of you lovely readers, I participated in the AIDS Marathon training program last summer to run the Chicago Half Marathon. This weekend I am […] show 16 comments What a great drink recipe and good luck in your future races!! What a great drink recipe and good luck in your future races!! Yum yum! Transplanted Baker’s Siri sent me your link. Cheers from one runner to another. I like buying Knudsen juices occasionally as they aren’t all artificial and taste good too! http://www.knudsenjuices.com/products/natural_juices Yum yum! Transplanted Baker’s Siri sent me your link. Cheers from one runner to another. I like buying Knudsen juices occasionally as they aren’t all artificial and taste good too! http://www.knudsenjuices.com/products/natural_juices Awesome! Awesome! I’m definitely going to try this! I hate sports drinks, but found Function’s Shock Sports to be essential to my summer running last year. I’m definitely going to try this! I hate sports drinks, but found Function’s Shock Sports to be essential to my summer running last year. Fun post! I didn’t know you were a runner. More things we have in common. I did the ’00 Chicago Marathon, but haven’t run one since. I’m contemplating the September half. Are you signed up for that? Fun post! I didn’t know you were a runner. More things we have in common. I did the ’00 Chicago Marathon, but haven’t run one since. I’m contemplating the September half. Are you signed up for that? Thanks Joelen! Thanks Joelen! Good Luck on the marathon. My son is running in it too, his second time. Good Luck on the marathon. My son is running in it too, his second time. Good luck to your son Marie! I wonder if the second time is any less nerve-wracking?! Good luck to your son Marie! I wonder if the second time is any less nerve-wracking?! I'll be spending Easter with my family this weekend. I'm looking forward to seeing Neil Simon's Barefoot in the Park at our beautiful local Opera House with my mother, going for a long run on low-traffic rural roads, meeting the new baby my cousin and his wife recently added to the family, and spending […] show 4 comments That tsoureki is my favorite thing ever. I go back and look at the picture in the original post more than I would like to admit. One day, I will have the courage to bake it. I’m glad you’ve got the Greek Easter bread. I only hope mine will look as nice as yours. What great recipe ideas! The beet, arugula and goat cheese crostini looks like a great side! That’s sweet Jen. I bet you’d make a stellar loaf! When the sweet, late-spring carrots start arriving at your local market, consider these delicious cupcakes. While any old carrot will do, try finding small, fresh bunches with their greens still attached for a flavorful, seasonal treat. This recipe was inspired by an older Cook's Illustrated recipe for carrot cake that called for emulsifying the […] show 10 comments These look great! Also, it’s maple syrup season, so this is a great way to use maple. Carrot and maple! Fantastic combination. I roast carrots and beets with maple syrup but never thought to use the two in a sweet dish. Carrot and maple! Fantastic combination. I roast carrots and beets with maple syrup but never thought to use the two in a sweet dish. Carrot and maple! Fantastic combination. I roast carrots and beets with maple syrup but never thought to use the two in a sweet dish. Carrot and maple! Fantastic combination. I roast carrots and beets with maple syrup but never thought to use the two in a sweet dish. Carrot and maple! Fantastic combination. I roast carrots and beets with maple syrup but never thought to use the two in a sweet dish. Carrot and maple! Fantastic combination. I roast carrots and beets with maple syrup but never thought to use the two in a sweet dish. Carrot and maple! Fantastic combination. I roast carrots and beets with maple syrup but never thought to use the two in a sweet dish. Carrot and maple! Fantastic combination. I roast carrots and beets with maple syrup but never thought to use the two in a sweet dish. Thanks Anali. I agree, carrots with maple is an excellent seasonal spring combination. The Matchbox is one of my favorite Chicago bars. The slight space is aptly named and the drinks are expertly crafted by a no-nonsense staff. Many of their best concoctions use house-infused liquors. You can't go wrong with their Knob Creek Manhattans garnished with brandy soaked dark cherries or their ginger vodka gimlets. Over a […] show 7 comments It is great. I wish the Matchbox was still smoke-filled like before. Say what you want about smoking bans, some places are just cooler with a haze. ;) sounds tasty OOh apricot tequilla?! I like the sound of that! I’ve never been to the Matchbox, but I drive past it every morning on my way to work…I’ll have to make a trip there soon! Great Idea!! have you consider using any other fruit?? Did you make it with dry apricots? in the picture they look like fresh!! So delightful!! Hi, I am Tennen-Perman,E-mail from Japan. This looks awesome. Who would have thought to use dried apricots.. brilliant! Agreed Nick. I miss their little ceramic snuffers too. |
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Tim - This is great, thanks so much for posting about it. It is good to find pro-food stuff happening around Chicago.
Gemma - You’re welcome Tim. It was very neat event to be asked to cover. It is truly a great organization.
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