Tag Archives: strawberries

Avocado Toast with Strawberries and Balsamic

A week or two ago when I posted my love letter to avocado toast, I got a comment from a reader who likes to make avocado toast with strawberries. I’ve heard about this combo and I’ve always wanted to try … Continue reading

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Baha’i Temple, and the Best Challah French Toast…Ever

Last week, I visited the Baha’i Temple in Wilmette, Illinois. Wilmette is a suburb just to the north of Evanston with gigantic, statuesque houses, beautiful tree-lined streets, and one of the most architecturally stunning buildings I have ever seen.  The … Continue reading

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Strawberry Shortcakes

I have always loved strawberry shortcake.  When I was little, my parents, siblings and I would drive to Belleville, Illinois to Eckert’s Farm and Country Store.  We would go during the Fall to pick apples, and sometimes we would even … Continue reading

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A Trip to the Farmer’s Market

Part of the reason I look forward to spring in St. Louis are the influx of farmer’s markets.  Sure, there are some noteworthy markets that remain open during the winter; but oftentimes they’re inside, or I find myself standing on … Continue reading

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City Coffeehouse and Creperie

Sometimes, I really miss France…Okay, most of the time I miss France.  I think alot of it has to do with boulangeries, crepes, and pastries.  How could I not fall in love with a country where dessert-making is considered an … Continue reading

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A Weekend of Local Eats

For as long as I can remember, every April in St. Louis has been mild; warm at best.  Today, for the first time in 23 years, the thermometer moved past 90 degrees. For some, the spike in temperature provokes retreat: … Continue reading

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Spring has Sprung…And Sweet Potato Tacos

I used to think that summer was my favorite time of year.  Even though St. Louis summers are notoriously hot and humid, I’ve always like the heat more than I’ve liked the cold. However, this year, I’ve decided to amend … Continue reading

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