Living in Chicago, there aren't a lot of options for skiing. I think there may be an 800 ft landfill somewhere nearby, but…. I'll pass. Fortunately I'm always looking for an excuse to make a trip to California, so I headed out last month for my annual ski holiday at ... continue reading...
Dark chocolate crackle cookies
I celebrate any milestone with chocolate, so here's a suitably chocolatey treat for my 300th blog post: It started with a cookie exchange - not mine, but my friend E's. She texted my sister and me to ask for ideas, and my sister, the baker in the family, suggested chocolate crinkle cookies. ... continue reading...
My sister’s visit!
Last week, my sister flew straight from Costa Rica to Chicago, arriving with a deep tan, Costa Rican chocolate for me, and a completely unsuitable wardrobe for below-freezing weather and an imminent snowstorm. It was an unexpected visit, made because her med school trip to Honduras was cancelled. ... continue reading...
Bourbon balls
The last time I made bourbon balls, I accidentally got my officemates drunk... at 9am. I gave each of them a package of homemade bourbon balls one morning, and settled down in front of my computer. Just minutes later, it seemed, Officemate #1 had developed a distinctive flush and asked, ... continue reading...
Obaachan’s chicken teriyaki
It's a meal that takes me back to my childhood: a wholesome, balanced dinner of chicken, rice, and vegetables. This chicken teriyaki recipe is from my grandmother, Obaachan, and is incredibly simple to make. There's no need for pre-made teriyaki sauce; her homemade sauce includes just ... continue reading...
Spaghetti bolognese
There's something wonderfully comforting about having a pot of slowly simmering bolognese sauce on the stove. It bubbles quietly. It smells delicious. It asks for nothing more than an occasional stir. This is the kind of dish that doesn't require many ingredients, just lots ... continue reading...
Berry pavlovas
As we planned the menu for our New Year's Eve dinner, my mother and aunt and I got stuck deciding on a dessert. Much as I love my mom's lemon meringue pie and my aunt's chocolate roulade, we agreed that we wanted something new. But what? I thought of pavlovas, thinking that it might be ... continue reading...
Lunch at Per Se, NYC
If there's any more luxurious way to spend an afternoon than having lunch at Per Se, I have yet to find it. Everything is smooth and serene and beautiful, from the service to the surroundings. The food, of course, is impeccably elegant. I thought I might do this a little differently, ... continue reading...
Sunshine lunch at Hibernia, Anguilla
After our wonderful rainy day lunch at Hibernia during our last trip, D and I agreed that in the event of rain, we would definitely return there. To be honest, I was kind of looking forward to a dreary wet day, just so we could drive across the island for a relaxing lunch. It never really ... continue reading...
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