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Getaway Los Angeles
In the thick of winter when spring seems like a dream from a past life, you have only one course of action: GO WEST. Luckily I have a sister who lives on the coast so I took a few days and flew out of...
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Pan-seared Oatmeal
I have a new obsession. And it involves oats. Just when I thought I’d done everything I could with oatmeal, including baking it, chilling it, topping it with fruit/nuts/brown sugar, rolling it into...
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Bar Takito
The air in the city is warming up (FINALLY), and that means two things: 1. I come out of hibernation 2. I crave tacos and tequila Luckily the awesome folks at Bazaar Group helped me with both of those...
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Washington D.C.: Eating our Nation’s Capital
When I go on vacation somewhere I’ve never been, my goal is to get a true feel for the place and the people who make it up. This is not usually achievable in 4 days, but I do the best I can, and...
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Curried Ketchup and Sweet Potato Skins
When I was in DC two weeks ago, I ate a lot of good things, with one of the surprising highlights being falafel from Amsterdam Falafelshop. It’s a DIY style place, where they advise you to ‘crush your...
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Vegan Fish Sauce
Thinking about Thailand is something I do. A lot. More than I’d like to admit I find myself drifting back to my days spent in Hua Hin : the deep green ferns, the sun over the sparkling gulf, the soft,...
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Summer Black Bean Patties (vegan! gf!)
Spring is here (maybe), and that means summer is around the corner (possibly) which IN TURN means it’s time to think about eating food outside. Barbecues and picnics are easy breezy for most people...
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Now open! Humboldt Park Boathouse Cafe
Three years ago Humboldt Park residents Erica Serrano and Silvana Botero applied for the space at the vacant boathouse, and finally this July their dream eatery, Cafe Alejo, opened to the public. With...
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Mango Ginger Freeze Pops
Is it freeze pops or ice pops or popsicles? Whatever you call them, these mango ginger ones are awesome. All natural, all vegan, and extra refreshing. Oh and really simple to make. No stove required....
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Spoke and Bird
Last month I visited a small cafe in the South Loop to take shelter from a sudden rainstorm. I was completely charmed. The Spoke and Bird serves up coffee, pastries, microbrewed beer on tap, and a...
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