It's blueberry season!
Time to stock up the freezer, load up on this delicious super food, and eat more BLUE foods. It's true what they say... those little, d...
Saturday, August 17th is Can-It-Forward Day. Who wants to trap the flavors of summer in jars with me?! Read on for the giveaway...
For years, I have had "prese...
I am late in reporting about our escapades at Monday evening's Food & Wine Chef Showcase event! Oh, how I wish I could have brought more of you with me!
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I rarely do giveaways, especially not two in the same week. BUT, I hope you agree that this opportunity is worth making an exception.
Want to join me for som...
Yesterday, during a visit to a Costa Rican coffee farm, I was presented with this unbelievable spread of typical foods made with ingredients fresh from the farm...
For the first time in my life, I fulfilled my civic duty acting as a standby juror.
At the end of last week, I drove to the suburbs to report for jury duty at ...
Dozens of jars of vibrant, fragrant spices now grace my kitchen and help guide my culinary explorations.
For the coming months, I invite you to visit me here w...
Though we don't usually allow "gadgets" at our dining room table, there may be a good reason to include the computer now and then.
My first virtual wine tastin...
Sometimes you don't realize it when it happens. You don't know that the bite you just took was one of the best - that you just enjoyed a perfect bite.
Someti...
Chicago, Illinois. Event hosted by BlueStar with special guest, celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson. My inner dreamer takes over for the night.
Hello. I am ...
WATCH VIDEO HERE - Until I can figure out how to insert it into this post.
I have been wrestling for days to post the video of the lady making homemade phyll...
There was a clutter and a clang followed by a burst of song. Purply pink flowers in a beautiful arrangement and the aroma of hot dogs. French fries, corn dogs, ...
