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2012 Good Food Festival Chicago

March 20, 2012

As far as making up for things I’ve missed in years past, I’ve been on a bit of a roll. I finally made it to Restaurant Week (even though I ended up getting the full menu), and just the other day, I made it to the Good Food Festival. I heard of it for the […]

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The Great Thanksgiving 2011 Recap!

November 26, 2011
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Turkey Day has come and gone, but before we move on to the next holiday, how ’bout a recap? Some of you might remember last year, when I cooked nothing for my family’s Thanksgiving feast. I was rather saddened by this, since, you know, I’m rather fond of cooking. When I’d asked my mom what […]

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Making Fresh Egg Fettuccine from Scratch (No Pasta Maker Required!)

May 2, 2011
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Considering my short attention span and increasingly busy schedule, it seems a bit strange that I’m so drawn to making things from scratch.  This blog is full of examples (pho bo, tamales, ice cream) and I’m sure there are many more in my future.  The most baffling thing about my recent adventure in pasta-making is […]

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