A Twist on a Classic Sandwich – BLT Salad

Last weekend I was in between showings with some clients and decided to stop home for a quick lunch.  While driving I was making a mental check of what we had and realized all the ingredients for that classic of classic sandwiches, the BLT, were sitting in the fridge.  The only kink in my planContinue reading “A Twist on a Classic Sandwich – BLT Salad”

Oink Edinburgh! Awesome Pork Sandwich in Edinburgh, Scotland

Postcard from abroad: There is one place Cheryl and I always stop in at whenever we travel to Edinburgh, Scotland.  Oink.  It’s a little shop on Victoria Street close to the Royal Mile and the Castle which serves up great roast pork sandwiches.  Once you get to Victoria Street just look for the big roastContinue reading “Oink Edinburgh! Awesome Pork Sandwich in Edinburgh, Scotland”

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”

I Love My Panini Press

A long time ago I bought something from Williams-Sonoma which of course put me on their email list.  One day I received an email from them about a big sale on a Breville panini press.  It was pretty heavily discounted so I bought it.  One of my most favorite purchases.  Plug it in and whileContinue reading “I Love My Panini Press”