During every trip to Anguilla, no matter how wonderful the crayfish and lobster are, there comes a time at which I. Must. Eat. Pasta. Trattoria Tramonto is a good destination when this happens, though I do tend to get distracted by their pumpkin soufflé if it's on the menu. During our stay on ... continue reading...
Radio South Beach, Miami
My favorite part of my recent trip to South Beach wasn't the ocean, or the people watching, or even the gators - it was a game of giant Jenga. On Saturday evening, my sister, our friend E, and I headed a few blocks west of our hotel to Radio South Beach, a former pop-up bar that's just ... continue reading...
Pecan pie
If you could rank desserts in terms of ROI (return on investment), I have to imagine that pecan pie is near the top of the list. There aren't many ingredients at all, and it comes together in almost no time. The result of a small amount of work is a gratifyingly impressive and delicious ... continue reading...
News Café, the Everglades, & Pollo Tropical, Miami
Most visitors to South Beach spend their days lounging in the sunshine and their nights clubbing until the wee hours. But when my sister, our friend E, and I headed down this weekend, our plans were a little different – plenty of walks, relaxing dinners... and an outing to the ... continue reading...
Uncorked, Squaw Valley CA
Living in Chicago, there aren't a lot of options for skiing. I think there may be an 800 ft landfill somewhere nearby, but…. I'll pass. Fortunately I'm always looking for an excuse to make a trip to California, so I headed out last month for my annual ski holiday at ... continue reading...
Dark chocolate crackle cookies
I celebrate any milestone with chocolate, so here's a suitably chocolatey treat for my 300th blog post: It started with a cookie exchange - not mine, but my friend E's. She texted my sister and me to ask for ideas, and my sister, the baker in the family, suggested chocolate crinkle cookies. ... continue reading...
My sister’s visit!
Last week, my sister flew straight from Costa Rica to Chicago, arriving with a deep tan, Costa Rican chocolate for me, and a completely unsuitable wardrobe for below-freezing weather and an imminent snowstorm. It was an unexpected visit, made because her med school trip to Honduras was cancelled. ... continue reading...
Bourbon balls
The last time I made bourbon balls, I accidentally got my officemates drunk... at 9am. I gave each of them a package of homemade bourbon balls one morning, and settled down in front of my computer. Just minutes later, it seemed, Officemate #1 had developed a distinctive flush and asked, ... continue reading...
Obaachan’s chicken teriyaki
It's a meal that takes me back to my childhood: a wholesome, balanced dinner of chicken, rice, and vegetables. This chicken teriyaki recipe is from my grandmother, Obaachan, and is incredibly simple to make. There's no need for pre-made teriyaki sauce; her homemade sauce includes just ... continue reading...
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