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The next Chicago Food Swap will take place on May 12 at The Scrumptious Pantry in Logan Square. Registration is now open. As always, to find out more about the Chicago Food Swap, check out our website or join the conversation on our Facebook page.

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Mobile Safety with AT&T

With Hurricane Sandy bearing down on the East Coast, we are all reminded of the power of mobile technology. I am grateful indeed that my mom in DC and my brother in New York can update me on their situations from their mobile phones — at least until

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their batteries run [...]

Union Sushi and Barbeque Bar Review

I am recovering from a very full and fun weekend that included a visit from Food in Jars blogger Marisa McClellan, who was in town promoting her cookbook, and the August Chicago Food Swap. I will recap the food swap, which was our biggest yet, later this week. But first I want to tell you [...]

Two Corn Recipes: Stuffed Poblano Peppers and Zucchini-Corn Pancakes

Poblano peppers stuffed with corn and chicken

A few weeks back when I posted my recipe for Corn and Tomato Relish, I mentioned that fresh corn is one of the best deals at the farmers’ market this time of year. In my area, a dozen ears of fresh corn on the cob is $5. [...]

Shine On with GapKids for Back-to-School

This post is sponsored by GapKids. Check out all the fun Shine On activities at your nearest Gap store. For event dates and locations, visit Gap’s Facebook page and join the conversation on Twitter with hashtag #ShineOn.

 

I know that back-to-school shopping is supposed to be a big deal. Parents receive a daunting list [...]

Remembering Dad

My beloved father in happier times

As some of you know, my beloved father passed away last month. He had courageously battled an extremely aggressive malignant brain tumor for 18 months before finally succumbing. Since my father’s death, heartfelt notes and tributes have poured in from all corners.  Here is a link to my [...]