Golden Beets are sweeter and less messy than their more commonly found magenta counterparts. Beet lovers often enjoy them roasted, sliced and eaten on their own. There are others that are less beet friendly who enjoy them as an accompaniment in salads or side dishes. Well, no matter what kind of beet eater you are, this recipe will bring out the best in your golden beets and you will love … Read more Bring out the Best in your Golden Beets!
Orange Scented Roasted Veggies are the Best!
I was so excited to receive two incredible and perfectly fresh fennel bulbs in my Talley Farms Fresh Harvest CSA box this week! The stalks were adorned with oodles of beautiful fronds. Since I had also received a pound of fresh brussels sprouts and a bag of navel oranges from Johnston Farms, I decided to combine them all into a wonderful dish of Orange Scented … Read more Orange Scented Roasted Veggies are the Best!
Roasted Vegetable and Cheese Soup is soo Gouda!
I was attending a wine tasting event and needed to make something to pair with a red table wine. Not knowing the particulars of the wine, I decided to pair it with the earthiness of roasted vegetables and a mild, nutty 2 year aged Gouda cheese. Having received a beautiful head of cauliflower and yukon gold potatoes in my recent Talley Farms Fresh Harvest CSA box, … Read more Roasted Vegetable and Cheese Soup is soo Gouda!
Paleo, Super Quick & Easy and Delish!
I got inspired from one of my book club friends to try a new way of making Kale Chips. She brought a bowl of them to our meeting this week and they were spicy and delicious! When I asked her how she made them, much to my surprise, she said she microwaved them! Being one that seldom uses a microwave for anything other than re-heating … Read more Paleo, Super Quick & Easy and Delish!
“Pay It Forward” at Bavette’s!
While visiting Chicago over the holidays, one of the items on my to-do list was to dine at a true Chicago Steakhouse. I perused many of the well known restaurants while deciding where to dine, but one thing caught my eye when I read about Bavette’s. It was their “Pay It Forward” policy regarding corkage fees. You are allowed to bring in two of your … Read more “Pay It Forward” at Bavette’s!
The Top Foodie Spot on our Chicago Trip!
So glad that my foodiness has rubbed off on my kids as my son, Matt found the most incredible restaurant for us to try in Chicago. It was a causal neighborhood joint, a bit out of the way, offering Euro-Asian cuisine and it rocked! I voted it the top foodie spot on our Chicago Trip. Fat Rice offers what they regard as homestyle comfort food … Read more The Top Foodie Spot on our Chicago Trip!
Everyone Loves Rugelach!
You can find Rugelach in most grocery stores, bagel shops, and many bakeries. Everyone loves rugelach. I have made them many times over the years in several different varieties; some times with a cinnamon nut filling, a chocolate chip filling and also with a jam filling. The chocolate one’s usually go first although they are all quite tasty. This time I am using a recipe … Read more Everyone Loves Rugelach!
A Simple Mediterranean Vegetable Feast!
I wanted to try a new recipe using my Talley Farms Fresh Harvest CSA sweet potatoes and I came across a recipe from Inspiralized that had been adapted from Food Network to incorporate spiralized sweet potatoes. It creates a simple Mediterranean vegetable feast and was a perfect use for them! Roasted Fennel with Sweet Potato Noodles, Charred Tomatoes, Olives and Pecorino. I love roasted … Read more A Simple Mediterranean Vegetable Feast!
James Beard award winning chef, Stephanie Izard serves it up right!
After reading great reviews about “Girl and the Goat” in Chicago, I put it at the top of my list of restaurants to try. I had seen Stephanie in a guest appearance on one of my favorite cooking shows, The Taste. She has certainly won a myriad of accolades recently and this James Beard award winning chef, Stephanie Izard serves it up right! The restaurant theme … Read more James Beard award winning chef, Stephanie Izard serves it up right!
A Visit to Chicago must include Chicago Style Pizza!
So many choices for pizza in Chicago and what is a tourist to do? Maybe look for the restaurant with all of the people waiting outside? Well we knew one thing for sure – a visit to Chicago must include Chicago style pizza!! We selected Giordano’s for their famous stuffed pizza. It is a well run operation and well worth the wait. After putting your … Read more A Visit to Chicago must include Chicago Style Pizza!