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First Encounter with a Purple Pig

It has been a while since I have ventured out to try a new restaurant, so last weekend I made plans with my girlfriend to stay downtown and try something different. We decided to visit The Purple Pig ...

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Ringing in the New Year around the World

I love New Year’s Eve. I love the excitement as the clock strikes midnight around the world, and the anticipation as the new year heads steadily towards me in whatever time zone I may be in. Last ...

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A Hidden Gem in Massachusetts

Five years ago, I moved to this beautiful city of Chicago. Five years ago, I let go of the habit of visiting my hometown bakery at least three mornings a week in Duxbury, Massachusetts. Yes, this may ...

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Escaping the Chicago Winter to South Florida

Allow me to tell you about my recent Florida escapade! A dear friend of mine, living in Germany now, is in charge of planning our annual vacations. We have known each other for a very long time and ...

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Tour de Airport Culinary Adventure

I love a good food tour. A friend of mine recently went to New York and did a Pizza Tour, my old bakery here in LA is always one of the favorites on a walking cupcake tour, and of course there’s the ...

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The Latest in a Chef’s Travels Through San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

Anyone who knows me well is aware of my love and fascination with the small beautiful colonial city of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. I have been traveling there for the past 8 or so years for ...

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How To Do a Tim Tam Slam

Just one day from now, I will be boarding a flight that will take me to the other side of the world. My husband and I have long been anticipating our three-week trek through Australia and New ...

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Has Creativity in Food Gone too Far?

One of my favorite things about Chicago is the array of dining options. I love going out and seeing what the chefs of this great city are doing with food. It is exciting to see the creativity that ...

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36 Hours in Paris

36 hours in Paris: three croissants, two Steak Frites, a Croque-Madame, four macarons, multiple Café au laits, a Crème Brulee, countless glasses of champagne and a few very fond memories made!

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Red Beans and Rice Cake: Korean Food Adventures, Part 1

Just over a month ago, I stopped by The Chopping Block on my way to the Korean embassy in Chicago. Now, I'm writing from Deokso, South Korea, miles away from everyone and everything I knew.

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