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In Good Taste Has Moved

After nearly a year on Chicago Now I have decided to focus my efforts on...

From Michigan to Michigan Ave: Cafe 676 Brings Farm to Table Inspiration

When I first moved to Chicago I looked at Michigan Avenue with the awe that...

Dietzler Farms and one sixtyblue Bring the Farm to Your Table

Ever wonder where your food comes from? Well, if you're not ready to be...

Chicago's Blue Kitchen Blogger is Character Approved

It's always fun when local folks rise to the top. Chicago cheered Lee DeWyze during...

A Surprising Pairing at Blackbird: Wine & Tequila

Photos: David Ditzler PhotographyLast week I had the pleasure of attending a wine and...

Get Nourished: Wave Restaurant at the W Chicago

There is no shortage of brunch options here in the Windy City. Sometimes it seems...

Simple Spring Salads (and alliteration)

It's cliche, but as soon as the weather starts to grow warmer and jackets become...

The 18th Annual Great Chefs Tasting Party: In Photos (Mostly)

Where do you go in Chicago if, once a year, you want to taste some...

Market Tours: Candyality, for your Sweet Tooth on Southport

There's something about candy that makes me think of childhood. It's ironic, because in my...

Zest at the Intercontinental Chicago: a new summer menu

Photo Credit: ZestYou may have heard an expression that goes "behind every good man...

Fine Dining, Finer Prices

I love to eat at great restaurants. I love eating in places where the...

Chicago Food Planet Food Tours: Wicker Park/Bucktown

Tour guide Gina, leading the way.  I've talked before about how much I've come...

Choose Your Own Adventure: Bruschetta at Frasca Pizzeria

On the border of Roscoe Village and Lakeview, nestled underneath the Paulina brown line...

Be a Better Baker: 6 Tools You Should Have in Your Kitchen

Last week I wrote about some tips and tools that you need when setting up...

Spring Gifts for The Hostesses In Your Life

Photo: Victorian House SconesIt's easy to find treats and trinkets to give party-throwers during the...

Market Tour: Nettelhorst French Market

Before I had even lived in Chicago I couldn't wait to get to the...

Girls Night Out: Learn from Pros at The Chopping Block

Last week when my mom visited Chicago we took a demonstration class at The...

What's For Dessert? Grown Up Kid Stuff (Your New Favorite Chocolate Sauce)

You know what I really like? I mean really, really like? Maybe even draw-its-name-in-my-notebook...

A Little Bit Vintage

When I lived in New York I used to go to an adorable little wine...

Your First Kitchen: Tips & Tools You Need to Get Started

Setting up your first kitchen can be a daunting task. Whether you're shopping on Craig's...

The 18th Annual Great Chefs Tasting Party is Coming to Chicago

Did you ever wonder what it would be like to have the chefs from Carnivale,...

PlayingTourist in Chicago: What to see, do and eat?

Photo: VisitChicago.com Next week my mom is coming to visit me in Chicago. Not only...

Ice Cream on the Cheap: 31 Cent Scoop Night at Baskin Robbins

Everyone has a vice. Some people are hooked on coffee, some on substances more...

Market Tour: Old Town Oil

When it comes to markets, I'm not easy to impress. Aside from the rare,...

Sweet Bitters: Dolce Amaro Cocktail Recipe

Summer is just around the corner and even though mojito-and-margarita season is just around...

National Food Blogger Bake Sale: Saturday, April 17, 2010

Mark your calendars for April 17th 2010! This is the big day! We are kicking...

Favorite Saturday Mornings, Twisted Sister Bakery

I have a vision of a perfect Saturday morning, if such a thing even exists....

Beefeater 24: 7 Things You Never Knew About Gin

Photo: Allie Osmar, aveiphoto.comLast week I attended the launch party for Beefeater 24. Before...

Underground Mexican cuisine: Chilam Balam

Last Friday night, my friend Rachel and I decided to have a ladies' night...

Tea Gschwendner: It's always time for tea

Photo: Google ImagesIf you're like me, you once thought that loose leaf tea was intimidating;...

California Wine Club shares family-owned wineries with Chicago and beyond

Living in Chicago doesn't mean we should have to forgo enjoying the fruit of California,...

Food Fight for Scleroderma

Scleroderma is probably the last thing you probably expected to read about on a...

Wine.com and Wines of Chile Raise Funds for Earthquake Victims

Photo: Google ImagesWhenever I want to know something about wine, I have go to the...

Market Tour: Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine

Since I moved to Chicago at the end of November, a lot of people ask...

A Love Letter: Ciao Bella Single Serving Gelato

Dear Ciao Bella, I want to start by telling you that It isn't easy to...

You Say Potato, I Say Potah-to

Photo: HealthyEats.com If you paid attention in history class, then you might recall learning...

Beer & Cheese Pairings for St. Patrick's Day

 I might have missed the Chicago St. Patrick's Day celebration this year, but even...

Market Tour: The Spice House

I have a very dysfunctional kitchen. It's not dysfunctional in that my fridge is empty...

Luck of the Irish: Irish Soda Bread Recipe

Before I moved to Hoboken after college I had heard about the raucous St. Patrick's...

Talkin' Turkey: Turkey-Stuffed Feta Burger Recipe

Thanksgiving might be months away, but as spring-is-here cookout season begins, the health-conscious might be...

Bottles of Bubbles: Sparkling Wines for Everyday Enjoyment

Photo: SantaMargherita.com Did you think that celebrations are the only reasons to break out the...

For The Love of Cheese

Photo: Cypress Grove ChevreDid you know that the love of cheese is called "turophilia?" Now,...

Market Tour: A Peek Inside Half Acre Beer Company

Have you ever wondered how beer is brewed? To tell you the truth, it wasn't...

Spicy Cashews

It's a rare occasion that I will invite friends into my apartment and not...

Etsy.com - Fun Finds for Foodies

If you haven't already discovered Etsy.com, your bank account will never forgive me for this...

Farmer Tom's CSA Offers Organic Produce for Chicago Residents

Photo: FarmerTomsCSA.comOn Thursday evening I strayed from my usual gym routine and went to a...

A Field Guide to Flour: Navigate the Baking Aisle at Your Grocery Store

Recipe: Focaccia Bread with Rosemary & Onions When I bake from scratch, there is...

STIR IT 28: Bloggers Align to Raise Funds for Haiti

Most of us know that several weeks ago, a tragic earthquake rocked Haiti. Despite...

Market Tour: Whole Foods Lincoln Park

When I moved to Chicago, I had visited two nearby grocery stores, a Treasure Island...

Chocolate-Cherry Heart Smart Cookies

Cookies are good for you. They might not be good for your waistline, unless consumed...