Random reading, a few things that caught my eye this week… Oh my gosh, who doesn’t love cute puppies! The husband loves Greek food, I am going to have to give these Greek style quesadillas a try soon. Amazing picture Google maps capture over Hyde Park in Chicago. Love this idea for a book wreath,…
Author: Jacky Hackett
April Reading
Not much reading happening with me these days. Even the long flight to and from Ireland were spent watching movies. I suffered through Cutting for Stone a bit more, even got the audio version from the library. I just could not commit the time, I will have to have someone in book club tell me…
Quince Paste Dipping Sauce
I have had some leftover quince paste in the fridge for awhile. What is quince paste you ask? It is a paste, also known as membrillo, made from quince fruit of course. It is like a sweet solid condensed jelly and is delectable with Manchego cheese. Though a little goes a long way so the…
{Check it Out} Quotes, Food Trucks, Timelines
Random reading, a few things that caught my eye this week… Check out the book Michelle Obama is publishing about the healthy eating and the White House garden experience. Check out this great blog of quotes. You know I am a fan of food trucks, here is a new one that actually delivers fresh produce…
In the Box — CSA Week 1 {Meal Planning}
Our first CSA box arrived last night, so exciting! This CSA is new to us this year so we had no idea what to expect. I love that it gets delivered to the front door though. Our usual CSA went bi-weekly and now we’ve learned it may not actually happen. Huge bummer. I’d say by…
Look Ma, no ketchup!
We finally took the four year-old to see Sue the dinosaur. He has been asking forever. He loved it, though I think he preferred the mummies. It was a tiring day, that Field Museum is a like a fun house. Once you start down one path there is no existing until the end. And holy…
Baconfest 2011
Earlier this month the husband and I spent three hours consuming more bacon than a person should eat in a day. We got taste delicious dishes from many of our favorite Chicago chefs and became fans of many other chefs. Check out my guest post over on Elizabites where I will tell you all about…
Roasted Pineapple Salsa
Tonight’s dinner was so simple, yet simple. A great combination. Quesadilla, roasted pineapple salsa, and pinto beans. The brightness of the pineapple was just was this dreary rainy day needed. Roasted Pineapple Salsa 1 pineapple, cored and diced Zest of 1 lime Juice of 1 lime 1 t. maple syrup 1 t. taco seasoning…
{Check it Out} Daytime TV, Spring Beer, Food Trucks
Random reading, a few things that caught my eye this week… Soaps have been replaced with food on daytime TV! Check out the new shows, “The Chew” and “Revolution”. Bummer for the soap fans, but I am excited about these shows. I would think the schools would encourage educating parents and children on eating better…
5411 Empanadas
Now it seems I don’t have to go looking for the food trucks as they are finding me! OK, not really but as I was getting hungry at about noon one day I looked out my office window and spotted the 5411 Empanadas food truck parking for lunch. I took it as a sign and…