When I lived in Washington DC there was a Farmer’s Market every Wednesday in the summer about a block from my apartment. I had to actually walk through the market to get home from work which didn’t bother me one bit since I knew I’d have a great dinner that evening even if it wasContinue reading “Summer Means Farmer’s Markets – Do you know where yours is, Chicago?”
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A Haggis for Burns Night
Last year around this time Cheryl tasked me with making some haggis for a Burns Night, an annual celebration of the Scottish poet Robert Burns held on his birthday January 25. Basically a good excuse to get together, drink whisky, and eat some haggis. The problem last year was we came up with idea onContinue reading “A Haggis for Burns Night”
Homemade Garlic Sausage – No Turning Back Now!
I did it. I made some sausage. The old saying goes something like: “you never want to watch laws or sausages being made.” Having lived and worked in our nation’s capital for over a decade before moving to Chicago I can honestly say making sausage is much easier than making laws and absolutely tastier. IfContinue reading “Homemade Garlic Sausage – No Turning Back Now!”
Still here! Just Swamped. Reason: We Bought a House
Just a quick note to my valued readers, I haven’t gone anywhere. Just been crazy busy! Cheryl and I purchased a nice brick 2-flat over in the North Center neighborhood of Chicago, about 10 blocks west of where we currently live, and have been crazily prepping it for the big move this coming Saturday. ForContinue reading “Still here! Just Swamped. Reason: We Bought a House”
The Chicago Air and Water Show – Beginning of the End of the Chicago Summer
In mid-August every year the roar of jets and buzz of planes over Chicago means one thing: Air and Water Show weekend! This is a great Chicago summertime event and unlike that other big summer event, Lollapalooza, the Air and Water Show is free! Just get over to the lake shore on the weekend andContinue reading “The Chicago Air and Water Show – Beginning of the End of the Chicago Summer”
Nhu Lan Bakery – Delicious Bánh Mi in Lincoln Square
With all of the summer recipes I’ve been posting I noticed it has been a while since I wrote something about a Chicago neighborhood eatery. I think I may have said this before but being a real estate broker is great for exploring Chicago and uncovering little gems you normally wouldn’t know about. And thereContinue reading “Nhu Lan Bakery – Delicious Bánh Mi in Lincoln Square”
First Attempt at Making Bacon – Part 1
For the longest time I’ve been wanting to try my hand at curing meat and making sausages. I’ve been following a couple of charcuterie bloggers and have been fascinated by what they’re turning out. Since I spend less time in the kitchen during the summer I figured now would be a good time to crossContinue reading “First Attempt at Making Bacon – Part 1”
Decadent Truffle Deviled Eggs for a Movies in the Parks Picnic!
We’ve had Memorial Day, the official summer kick-off. Here in Chicago another summertime favorite starts on Monday, June 11 : “Movies in the Parks”. Dinner and a movie outside! These are a fun way to get together with some friends (or a romantic evening for two), have a picnic, and watch a movie. Chicagoans areContinue reading “Decadent Truffle Deviled Eggs for a Movies in the Parks Picnic!”
Awesome Summer Dessert – Strawberry Rhubarb Pie!
A little more than a week ago Artizone, an online artisanal food shopping and delivery service here in Chicago (and Dallas) hosted a quiz on Twitter where you could win a small bag of food from them, sourced from local shops like Gepperth’s Meat Market and Green Grocer Chicago. It wasn’t a very difficult quizContinue reading “Awesome Summer Dessert – Strawberry Rhubarb Pie!”
Night at the Field Museum! Wine Enthusiast Toast of the Town on June 8
Recently, I received a postcard from Wine Enthusiast alerting me to their upcoming event at the Field Museum: Toast of the Town. They sponsor the event in three cities: New York, Chicago and Washington, DC. Chicago’s the second stop on the tour and while we don’t get as many wineries/distributors as New York we haveContinue reading “Night at the Field Museum! Wine Enthusiast Toast of the Town on June 8”
The Roaming GastroGnome 