I never realized they had a location on North Avenue. I only know the location across from the California Blue Line stop. We stop by here to get super-cheap pastries. French loaves. Dallas has been getting the torta bread lately.
Also -
- Logan Square Walk (3/2010)
- Exploring Logan Square (3/2009)
- Panaderia la Central (2/2009)
- Getting Settled (11/2008)
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What would you think this truck was for if you saw it parked outside a tall office building downtown? My first thought was armored truck. There’s a bank in that building. Or some sort of security?
Well, neither of these guesses are correct. The Flower Firm is a florist!
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finished 01.22.12
I thought I was going to be in love with this book, but I was just in like with it. Still found it amusing. I thought it was trying too hard in some parts.
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When we were in San Francisco, I visited Blue Bottle Coffee. There’s so much hype about Blue Bottle Coffee and I wanted to check the beans out myself so I picked up two bags of whole coffee beans. One was called Giant Steps (organic coffee blend that is quite dark and chocolaty) and the other was Three Africans (a blend of Ugandan and two different Ethiopian coffees that has a chocolaty aroma and has hints of blueberries and cardamom). Both of these were really great. I want to get a french press so I can appreciate nice coffee like this more!
Big shocker lately is that if I have a cup of really great coffee and it’s brewed right, I don’t use milk or sugar! Do not let my staged creamer trick you. I really did not have any!
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Beer. Dip. Beer Dip. It’s as awesome as it sounds. Brian and Jill always make this for their Cubs opening day party and I finally looked up the recipe one day. I ended up making it as a savory dip at the cookie party last year. I’d say it’s best served with pretzels because of the saltiness and also they’re touch enough to stand up to a thick dip. Also, this dip could not be easier to make. I recommend you do it. NOW. This would be a great dip for your Superbowl party!
Beer Dip
From: All Recipes
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened (Note: I used one low fat and one regular)
1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1/3 cup beer
In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese and dressing mix. Stir in Cheddar cheese, and then beer. The mixture will appear mushy. Cover bowl, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, overnight if possible. (Note: I abandoned it in the fridge for a couple days!)
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