Boston: Loads of Lobstah
Every time I head to Boston, I have one thing on my mind. Lobster. Some may call it the cockroach of the sea, but as someone who hails from landlocked Chicago, I will gladly...
Zucchini Gratin
ingredients 4 T unsalted butter 3 zucchini or yellow squash, sliced 1/14″ thick 2 T flour 1/4 t ground nutmeg salt and pepper 1 C hot milk 3/4 C bread crumbs 1 C grated...
El… According to Charlotte
“Where is this place?” As we pull up behind a food truck, I breathe a sigh of relief and gratitude. Relief that we are 10 minutes ahead of our reservation time of 7pm. Gratitude...
El…According to Carolyn
“Found the Meatyballs trucks!” That’s the first sign that lets you know you’re in the right place if you’re looking for El, the not-quite-restaurant-not-quite-private-chef creation of Chef Phillip Foss. The second sign is when Chef...
Minneapolis Meanderings
Minneapolis likely does not rank high on anyone’s list of top ten culinary destinations, but rest assured, if you find yourself in the metropolis one fine summer weekend, all is not lost. For starters,...
Chocolate Caramel Bars
ingredients 32 caramel squares, unwrapped 5 T heavy cream 1 C flour 1 C oats 3/4 C packed brown sugar 1/2 t baking soda 1/4 t salt 3/4 C unsalted butter, melted 6 oz....
Chicago: Perennial Virant
I have been a big fan of Chef Paul Virant’s cooking for a while. I have been to Vie in Western Springs a few times, but the drive from the city is a huge...
Chicago: Grand Palace
I grew up in an atypical Asian family. My mom is not a good cook. Never was, never will be. And because of that, I am always on the lookout for good homestyle Chinese...
Northeast Wanderings
Wanderlust has subsided since marriage, there’s less motivation to stray far from the comforts of home. Though it was hard to pass up a business class seat on Amtrak’s Northeast regional overnighter from Washington...
Creamy Leeks
ingredients 2 T butter 3 medium leeks (white and light green parts only), washed and julienned 1/2 t marjoram 1/2 t thyme 1 C half and half 1 T fresh lemon juice or white...
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