September 2, 2010
One of the best parts about fall is apple season! Apple orchards open up and the apples are ripe and ready to be picked and turned into all kinds of wonderful apple creations. Get your family or friends together and make a point to pick your own fresh apples this season. Personally, I’m a red apple kind of girl! I’ve never gone to apple orchard before, but I think I’m going to drag my boyfriend Paul along this season, and then make a few of these seasonal recipes.
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September 1, 2010
Up until I was 15, I was a vegetarian. I’m 21 now, and even though it’s only been 6 years of eating meat, I don’t feel the slightest bit guilty about turning over to the dark side. Since September is National Chicken Month, I wanted to share some tips and recipes that I think all cooks (beginners and experts) will find helpful about delicious chicken.
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August 30, 2010
Over the weekend, my boyfriend, Paul, and I visited the Taste of Greece in downtown Chicago. We were both craving some Mediterranean food, and this was a perfect opportunity for a midday date. Located on Halsted St. in Greek Town and running about 4 blocks, the Taste of Greece was dominated by food stands. Vendors were also selling jewelry and religious items and there were lots of disc jockeys and bands. Find out what we ate, and how the Taste of Greece rated after the jump.
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August 26, 2010
580 million eggs have been recalled all over the U.S. so far, and the numbers might continue to increase. Salmonella is the culprit, and a farm in Iowa seems to be the source.
Wright County Egg and Hillandale Farms, Trafficanda Egg Ranch issued a voluntary egg recall on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website because the eggs were associated with a salmonella outbreak. Millions of shell eggs in medium, large, extra large, and jumbo cartons have been recalled. After the jump, learn all about salmonella.
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August 25, 2010
Curious about the latest snack trends in the food industry? Look no further. The Food Channel recently released its top ten snack trends. The trends are supposed to help inspire those making lunches for school or work. I’ve based my trends off of theirs, and found tons of delicious recipes to go with each. Try making one, or find your own way to incorporate the trend into your lunch.
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August 24, 2010
Last night, my boyfriend came over to my house around 9 p.m. We watched the latest episode of our favorite show—True Blood—and then we decided to do something a little spontaneous. We went for a cruise all over downtown Chicago.
Since I went to college at Loyola University Chicago, I’m very familiar with the city. He drove, and I navigated. The only thing that we were missing was a delicious Chicago Style Hot Dog. I think Chicago has some of the best food in America. Check out some of the best Chicago recipes after jump.
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