Archive for January, 2008
« Previous EntriesJambalaya Recipe!!
Thursday, January 31st, 2008In keeping with the Mardi Gras theme happening around town, I thought I would share a fabulous recipe for Jambalaya. I make mine with chicken and sausage, and cut down all of the spices. I love everything about a good Jambalaya unless it burns my tongue–and it doesn’t take much to do that!! [...]
Let It Snow!!
Thursday, January 31st, 2008We are having a major S.N.O.W. event here in Chicago. In fact, it’s the 25th of the year so far! From 2002 until now you could add the number of snow events per year together and you still wouldn’t come up with what we’ve had thus far!
The Chef called at 5 pm to [...]
Mardi Gras Chicago Style!!
Wednesday, January 30th, 2008I was just over at a family members blog and found out that there is something big happening this weekend in respect to Mardi Gras!
There is a huge Masquerade Ball this weekend in Rosemont at the convention center. Whenever I hear Masquerade Ball–I always think of the movie ‘Enchanted’ and how the men and [...]
Super Bowl Smackdown!!
Wednesday, January 30th, 2008I can’t believe this weekend is the big game! It was just this time last year that the kids and I drove all over Chicago taking photo’s of the Super Bowl festivities! This year there really isn’t a favorite team of mine in the game–but we are backing the Giants 150%! I’d [...]
Superbowl Appetizers!!
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008This Sunday we are hosting a party for the big game! Luckily it’s pot luck, and I’m in charge of the main dish. But…when does that stop me from pulling out a fan favorite for an appetizer as well? (shhhh, don’t tell the Chef, but I’m making a dessert!) I decided [...]
Sweet Baby Ray!!
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008This weeks review is for Sweet Baby Ray’s in Elk Grove, Illinois. We had planned to meet up with some friends for lunch earlier in the afternoon–but like I mentioned in the earlier post, there were some air travel delays, so lunch turned into dinner. Honestly–anytime is a fine time for barbecue!!
This week [...]
Friday’s Malt Chocolate Cake!!
Saturday, January 26th, 2008Do you have a favorite spot to go after an event to just have dessert? I do–mine is T.G.I. Fridays. They have the best selection of dessert as well as my favorite! The Malt cake is amazing! So I thought for today’s recipe I would get myself in the craving mood–and [...]
Time To Start Planning For The Green!!
Saturday, January 26th, 2008Yes, it’s over a month a way, but honestly in the city of Chicago you’ve got to plan your St. Patrick’s Day activities early, because honestly, you don’t want to miss this…
I’ve lived in the area for 6 years and have yet to see the river green!
If you are wanting to keep abreast of all [...]
Le Titi De Paris!!
Saturday, January 26th, 2008Living in Chicago and being married to the Chef, I’ve had the opportunity to hear about Le Titi De Paris restaurant in Arlington Heights. He’s been there, I have not. But we are getting close to Valentine’s Day and that is the time that I start looking for fun, romantic restaurants for us [...]
BenSpark Is Coming To Chicago!!
Thursday, January 24th, 2008Do you know who BenSpark is? Well, it’s none other than Drew Bennett from Massachusetts. If you spend anytime on other people’s blogs, you’ve probably seen his photography widget in the sidebars. We met Drew in Las Vegas in early November and we really enjoyed talking to him. He is a [...]
2 Kids Eat Free!!
Thursday, January 24th, 2008Did you read that?? That is exactly the reason why I love going to the LoneStar Steakhouse. We went on Tuesday. Why Tuesday? Because Tuesday night you get two kids eating free for every paying adult! So with two adults and four kids, we actually ate cheaper (and better) than [...]
Tonight We Eat!!
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008I’m so excited! Tonight we will be eating at one of my very favorite dining establishments! I know–everyone’s been to the LoneStar Steakhouse–but honestly, is there anything better! I will have to let you know (photo’s included) everything we partake of! We were going to try a new restaurant, Buffalo Wild [...]
Easy Mama Dinner!!
Thursday, January 17th, 2008I mentioned in another blog that I fell down the stairs the day before yesterday. I was so sore yesterday that nothing got done–including dinner! So we turned to the ultimate “Easy Mama Dinner”–sadly–my kids had cold cereal before they went to bed! I’m so bad!
Honestly, they did absolutely nothing I asked [...]
The Spring Garden–Elgin
Wednesday, January 16th, 2008Last night we were adventurous! I have to say, on a Tuesday night, my only plan is to head to the LoneStar Steakhouse. Why? Well because two kids eat free with each paying adult. That means that for dinner we are only paying for the two of us, while feeding the [...]
Kolaczki Cookies!!
Friday, January 11th, 2008I have to tell you—I have found a number of food items that I never heard of until I married my husband, and will never live without.
One of the biggest is a wonderful Christmas cookie from Poland. It’s called Kolaczki–Clawtski is how I pronounce it–and they are heaven. The reason is because they [...]
