A couple of years ago I discovered Ocean State Job Lot, a close-out store that’s got a surprisingly good grocery selection. And that includes, for some reason or another, a strangely big selection of Bob’s Red Mill products for a … Continue reading
Jamon iberico! Reading about La Boqueria in Serious Eats the other day has had me fondly reminiscing about wonderful the market was. And that made me want to share some of the photos BK took while we were there.
I got sooo excited this morning to see that Serious Eats had a piece on the fresh juices at the amazing La Boqueria market in Barcelona. The market, located in La Rambla, was totally amazing — it’s the type of … Continue reading
While frolicking around the Andersonville neighborhood the other day practicing with my fancy-shmancy school-issued DSLR, I found an awesome little wine and liquor store. There are a lot of places like this in Chicago – they look like they’d be … Continue reading
I don’t normally buy spice blends, referring to make my own, but I kind of love this Ethnic Chicago Neighborhood Spice Blends Deluxe Gift Set. Here are a few of the blends included in the gift set: Back of the … Continue reading
This dry, cold Chicago weather has really done a number on my skin. I am going through body lotions, lip balm, and moisturizer at an alarming rate this winter. I’m picky about my body products. I try only to buy … Continue reading
It’s been a rough week. Actually, it’s been a rough month but I’ve been semi-sidelined by a bad cold this week on top of all the school work I’ve got. A mix-up today with my google calendar that resulted in … Continue reading
Our trip to the Maxwell Street Market was cut short due to icy, cold rain, so BK and I decided to venture into the Binny’s Beverage Depot in the South Loop since we were nearby. The term “beverage depot” doesn’t inspire in … Continue reading
taco al pastor Despite the fact that I woke up feeling sick on Sunday and it was raining heavily, I really wanted to bring the boy to the Maxwell Street Market. After a lengthy trip there involving a train, a … Continue reading
I’ve been bragging to BK about great the liquor laws are here in Chicago, including the giant Whole Foods in Lincoln Park with two bars in it. And since I miss making dinner with him, I decided to take him on a … Continue reading