Video Recipe- Simple, Summer Chickpea Salad

Posted on Jul 28, 2012 in Cooking Info & Tips, Recipes, Salad, Veggies | 0 comments

Tweet   Here’s a simple salad that’s good for a picnic, cookout, or even a lunch or dinner side.  (And...

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I Need Your Votes!- Taste of Home “Mrs. Holiday” Contest

I Need Your Votes!- Taste of Home “Mrs. Holiday” Contest

Posted on Jul 27, 2012 in Recipes, Soup | 0 comments

Tweet     Hey out there, I need your help, please.  I’ve entered the “Mrs. Holiday” contest put on...

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Risotto 101- A Lesson from a Culinary School Chef Instructor

Risotto 101- A Lesson from a Culinary School Chef Instructor

Posted on Jun 19, 2012 in Cooking Info & Tips, Recipes | 1 comment

Tweet My students made risotto in class yesterday.  The technique is simple:  add liquid a little at a time and stir, stir,...

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Tuna “Puttanesca” Bruschetta- A Quick, Light Lunch

Tuna “Puttanesca” Bruschetta- A Quick, Light Lunch

Posted on Jun 8, 2012 in Cooking Info & Tips, Fish, Food, Recipes, Sandwiches | 1 comment

Tweet       I thought I’d throw this recipe out there.  It’s super easy to put together but packs a...

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Dishing NOW!: Your Food Porn Fix

Dishing NOW!: Your Food Porn Fix

Posted on Jun 4, 2012 in Chicago, Food, Pasta, Recipes, Restaurants, Soup | 0 comments

Tweet         Lunch at Blackbird.   ______ Here are some pics from Next’s Sicily menu....

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Me N Takashi- “Foodies” Segment at Slurping Turtle

Me N Takashi- “Foodies” Segment at Slurping Turtle

Posted on May 16, 2012 in Chicago, Food, Noodles, Restaurants, Soup | 1 comment

Tweet Takashi Yagihashi is the sweetest man ever.  But that’s not why you should get your butts to Slurping Turtle.  His...

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