Tag Archives: brunch

Cinnamon Raisin Brioche French Toast with Berries

The best part about a long weekend is being able to sleep late, wake up and make any breakfast that I want. During the week, I usually grab a yogurt or have some cereal as I run out the door. … Continue reading

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Vegan Banana Muffins

Usually, I shy away from vegan baked goods. I enjoy the occasional vegan chocolate chip cookie, and a friend of mine makes a delicious vegan chocolate cake. But for me, butter, sugar and eggs are equivalent to air, water, and … Continue reading

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Chocolate Chip Banana Pancakes

A couple times a month, I get a craving for chocolate chip banana pancakes. It always seems to happen on a Sunday morning, when (usually) I have the time and energy to make them. I sleep in, wake up, and … Continue reading

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Challah French Toast

I’ll never forget the first time I tried Challah French toast. I was eight years old, and my family went out for Sunday breakfast at a local delicatessen, Pumpernickles. Besides having the most delicious chocolate upside-down cupcakes, rugelach and sugar … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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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French Toast at M. Henry and a Salad Chez Moi

You know when you haven’t seen someone in a while, and all of a sudden you run into them (somewhat awkwardly) in a public place? Maybe you’re excited to see them (or, maybe not…), but ultimately the question that crosses … Continue reading

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Brunch at Brasserie and French Macarons

I didn’t intend for this past weekend to be French-themed.  I had planned to walk around the park with a friend, and to visit Tower Grove Farmer’s market (again) on Saturday morning.  But I guess, the things we love have … Continue reading

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Blackberry Muffins for Sunday Mornings

Sunday mornings always bring back memories of France.  It’s hard to believe that nine months ago, I was living and working in Orléans, just an hour south of Paris. On most Sunday mornings, I would wake up and walk down … Continue reading

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