Did you hear about the big storm that was supposed to hit Chicago on Tuesday? Monday night, meteorologists were saying that we were in for the worst storm in 70 years. The morning would be marked by powerful thunderstorms and perhaps even tornadoes and, once those passed, we were going to be subjected to hurricane-force winds. In [...]
 
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Gaetano's special appetizer: foie gras mousse wrapped in bresaola over a bed of arugula and fresh figs When we say the words “Oak Park dining scene” to our friends in the city, they think we mean the T.G.I. Friday’s by the Oak Park Metra station. That’s pretty unfair. Although they are not as many interesting restaurants west of [...] Wendy's Spicy Chicken Caesar Into every life, a little fast food sometimes falls. Am I right? I love to cook. I care deeply about what I and my family eat, but sometimes you find yourself between a 6 pm soccer practice and a 7 pm meeting and you need to get your family fed. Fast. [...] Sunday dinner: flank steak, potato-celery root puree and creamed kale. We have come so far with Zuzu’s food allergies that I am in danger of becoming complacent about them. In the past six months, she has been cleared to eat wheat, eggs that are baked in a batter and now milk that is baked [...] The winners of the Dominick’s card giveaway, chosen at random, are: Katie, Deb and Jacky. Thanks so much to everyone who left a comment! |
   
 
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