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Chess Squares
The one and only Chess Squares. I’ve been making these for years and this recipe has always delivered. They’re (probably) Southern in origin – and people love these gooey bars of heavenly goodness – in...
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Salted Caramel Ice Cream
I got an ice cream maker awhile back – I tried it a couple times and made some decent ice cream. However – when I made this delicious treat, it finally paid off – in sweet, salted caramel spades. I...
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Crêpe Fear – Lager Crêpes with Spinach and Mushrooms
Crêpe Fear – the fear of making something outside of your comfort zone for the first time. And having it be perfect and delicious. Also, the fear of being terrorized by maniacal and vengeful French...
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Now, Where Was I?
It’s been awhile since I posted, y’all! Starting a new job this past year has been awesome, but with all the new things it has brought in my life, I lost momentum with this blog. Taking a break was...
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Fancy-Dancy Beef Wellington
This is what I made for dinner this past Christmas Eve. I’ve never made Beef Wellington before and can now check it off my ‘culinary bucket list’. We wanted to have something special for the holidays,...
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The Boarding House: A Brand New Classic
I’ve been a fan of Chicago’s own Alpana Singh for awhile and I’ve also followed the buzz around The Boarding House opening. So when the time came, I couldn’t wait to go and sink my tastebuds in! First,...
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Lemon Curd Pavlova with Fresh Berries
This is one of the finest things I’ve ever made. I recently made a Boston Creme Pie for the first time. That’s another post for another day, but that recipe called for a custard made from 6 egg yolks....
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Coppervine Lincoln Park
This new restaurant deserves a lot of attention. One of the best decisions I recently made was joining Chicago Food Bloggers. What a great resource! I went to one of their events for the first time,...
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Sautéed Scallops with Dijon Green Pea Purée
Perfect for a light summer dinner. Scallops have always been a favorite of mine, but I’ve never cooked them before. We went to a restaurant earlier in July that had THE best scallops. They were...
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Raspberry Sorbet
Fresh and frozen for summer. Last weekend I knew I was going to the farmer’s market and I knew I wanted to get more fresh berries. As berry season starts winding down here around Chicago, I’m still...
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