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SNOWMG and The Dabney
Snowmaggedon is here. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised; People have been running around D.C. all week preparing for the storm. But when I saw the snow start to fall last night, it still took my breath away. It gets … Continue reading
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Tagged poached egg, sweet potato doughnuts, The Dabney, Washington D.C., winter storm
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Moroccan Carrot Salad with Almonds and Pomegranate Seeds
Okay…So let me tell you about this Nutella Banana Toast. But first I’m going to tell you about Moroccan Carrot Salad. Just like dessert at the end of the meal, I have to save the best for last. I made … Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Lunch, Restaurant Reviews, Uncategorized, Vegetarian
Tagged a baked joint, carrot, dinner, healthy, moroccan, nutella, salad, toast, vegetarian
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A Tale of Two Risottos
I’ve been on a bit of a risotto kick lately. It’s funny, because I usually associate the dish with cold winter months when I want to eat something warm and thick. But more and more recipes keep popping up on … Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Restaurant Reviews, Uncategorized, Vegetarian
Tagged asparagus, asparagus pesto, couscous, pearl couscous, peas, pesto, risotto, vegetarian, vegetarian dinner
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Thanksgiving in Philadelphia
Usually, I go home for Thanksgiving and celebrate with my siblings, mom and extended family. We eat a stereotypical meal with some not-so-stereotypical additions: my mom decorates the table with large, milk chocolate turkeys, serves a life-size, spray-painted cake in … Continue reading
Posted in Dessert, Dinner, Restaurant Reviews, Traveling, Uncategorized
Tagged apple cake, cinnamon sugar apple cake, dinner, Feast, green bean casserole, holiday dinner, marshmallows, philadelphia, pumpkin tiramisu, sweet potato casserole, sweet potato casserole with marshmallows, sweet potatoes, thanksgiving, thanksgiving dinner, thanksgiving feast, turkey lasagna
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Sour Cherry Pie and First Signs of Fall
Fall might be my favorite season in Chicago. I love when the air gets crisp, the leaves start changing colors, and the whole city takes on a golden glow. Last year, I wasn’t prepared for the weather–in St. Louis, fall … Continue reading
A Weekend of Food Firsts
The first time I tried Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, I was visiting a friend in Columbus, Ohio. Knowing my love for ice cream, he introduced me to the shop in the city’s “Short North” district. From the second I tried … Continue reading
Posted in Ice Cream, Restaurant Reviews, Traveling, Uncategorized
Tagged chicago brunch, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, jeni's splendid ice creams chicago, Lakeview, logan square, logan square farmers market, loveless biscuit and peaches, loveless biscuits, loveless cafe nashville, lula cafe, lula cafe brunch, lula cafe chicago, multigrain griddlecakes, Pistachio and Honey, pumpkin on stick, pumpkins, smoked duck sopa
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Winter in Chicago (and ways I’ve cooked up to tolerate it)
This is what it looked like in Chicago on Tuesday: Note the car that is completely covered in snow. When I decided to attend Northwestern, I knew what I was getting myself into. I knew that winters in Chicago … Continue reading
Posted in Brunch, Dinner, Restaurant Reviews, Uncategorized
Tagged blueberry peach compote, bread, brunch, Bucktown, carrots, Chicago, dinner, edgewater, Feast, france, french recipes, french toast, garden, green, Lakeview, lentilles, lentilles au vin blanc, Lentils, local, lunch, lunch in paris, onion, Puy Lentils, Sauvignon Blanc, skillet, sustainable, tomatoes, Uncommon Ground, vegetarian, white bean hash, white wine
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Chicago Restaurant Week: Naha
Every once in awhile, you have a meal you know you’ll never forget. Today was one of those days. It’s Chicago Restaurant Week, a dream for foodies and anyone with a self-professed obsession for trying high-quality food at half (or … Continue reading
Posted in Restaurant Reviews, Uncategorized
Tagged acorn squash, almond financier, bread, candy, Chicago, Chicago Restaurant Week 2013, chicago restaurants, chocolate truffles, cookies, creme mousseline, dried fruit sec, financier, good service, horseradish cream, Italian frisee, jelly fruit candy, Naha, napkins, palmiers, peanut butter cookies, salad, shortbread, skate, soft, soup, squash soup
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Happy (Belated) Holidays and Winter Break
Happy (Belated) New Year! I hope you enjoyed a few days off work, time away from school, or found time to relax and unwind. I’ve had a great winter break, and unfortunately, I’m coming close to the final countdown…only three … Continue reading
Posted in Restaurant Reviews, Traveling, Uncategorized
Tagged apple butter, art, art institute of chicago, bakery, breakfast, breton, brittany, brunch, buttery, chagall, chicago bakery, croissant, floriole, france, impressionist, julia child, kouign aman, lavender, lemon, lemon lavender pound cake, marc chagall, monet, pastries, pastry, pound cake, stained glass, waffles
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Brunch at Birchwood Kitchen in Wicker Park
My first quarter of grad school is officially over! It’s crazy to say, and even crazier to think about…I can’t believe how fast it went by, especially towards the end. I thought that the moment I finished my work, turned … Continue reading
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