In the wintertime when it’s cold I love to make a pot of chili and let it cook all day. Just as much as Dallas and I like to make chili, a comfort food from my childhood, we also love to make Japanese curry stew, a comfort food from his childhood. It’s just as much [...]

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This weekend has been a pretty good birthday weekend for me, not that it’s over and I’m not still trying to use it as an excuse to get Dallas to do things for me.

Special Birthday Menu at Spring, Wicker Park, Chicago
On Friday my parents sent me flowers and then on Friday night Dallas and I [...]

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Crispo, Chelsea, Manhattan

Alden, Jeff, John :: Crispo, Chelsea, Manhattan

Meat Equipment :: Crispo, Chelsea, Manhattan

Roast Beets, Pickled Onions, Goat Cheese :: Crispo, Chelsea, Manhattan

Salmon with Lemon-Roasted Potatoes :: Crispo, Chelsea, Manhattan
Last Thursday was our last dinner with the group while we were all out in New York. Jeannette had suggested Crispo as one of the options [...]

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Last night I wanted something just light and fresh and summery for dinner. And something that required a very minimal amount of cooking, since it’s so hot out. I made Shrimp & Crab Salad Rolls with Quick Corn & Potato Chowder. Click the link below to see the recipes.

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Pizza Metro, Wicker Park, Chicago
Some food porn brought to you by Pizza Metro. I’ve said how much I love them and having them so close to my apartment. We’ve spent countless nights after going out sitting at the counter at 2am waiting for our slices. Sometimes we call ahead and by the time we get [...]

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