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Wednesday, April 9th, 2008You know how I have to promote any and all things dealing with my husbands barbecue restaurant. I’ve seen this on a few sites, and was excited to see it. This video is AWESOME–and made completely with, you guessed it…Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue sauce!! As they say…”The Sauce Is The Boss!! Enjoy!
What A Difference A TV Appearance Makes!!
Saturday, April 5th, 2008This weekend has been amazing to watch. Ever since the restaurant appeared on the Chicago television show, 190 North, it has been mayhem! They spent most of Friday and Saturday night on a wait list of over an hour. And people waited. Those who didn’t want the wait, went up the [...]
April Fools…Restaurant Style!!
Tuesday, April 1st, 2008Did you know that there have been some years when the biggest pranks were put on by fast food restaurants themselves??
In 1996 Taco Bell announced that it had purchased the Liberty Bell from the federal government and was renaming it the “Taco Liberty Bell”. Citizens around the country were outraged that the [...]
Sadly, I Just Have A Link!!
Wednesday, March 26th, 2008I was hoping to get a copy of the video of The Chef on this blog–but unfortunately–it’s a podcast and I don’t know how to do that. But I do have a link! Those of you that have been reading my blogs for awhile have heard about the two restaurants that my husband [...]
An Easter Cake Buffet!!
Saturday, March 22nd, 2008For Easter I had nearly a dozen cakes to make and get out. Most of them were this cute little lamb for the Chef’s restaurant. They turned out pretty cute–but honestly, I’ve never frosted anything so easy. You bake the cake in a shaped pan—slather on frosting and shower him in coconut. [...]
St. Patty’s A Little Early!!
Sunday, March 16th, 2008Due to the fact that St. Patrick’s Day falls within the Catholic “Holy Week”, the week just before Easter. Many Irishmen are holding their holiday early. Some started today, others started yesterday. The Chef started today and had an amazing night! I believe they were decked out in their Irish finest–everything [...]
Top Chef Chicago Begins!!
Thursday, March 13th, 2008Did any of you happen to catch Top Chef Chicago’s premiere last night? I have to say, I have been WAITING for this to start. It’s one of my favorite shows anyway, but to throw in Chicago makes it even more fun. Sadly…I missed it! I know that’s terrible! It [...]
Something Goin’ On At The Restaurant!!
Wednesday, March 12th, 2008I just pulled up the restaurants website to look at their St. Patty’s Day delights–and they’ve even made the name just a bit more Irish; Sweet Baby McRay. How cute is that? This coming Saturday is their big event. There will be live music and a yummy Irish menu including such [...]
Another Cool Chicago Tradition!!
Wednesday, March 12th, 2008Just thought I would share a fun idea for St. Patrick’s Day here in the Chicago area. On Saturday morning they are dying the Chicago River green just before the parade. But even more fun than just that, you can take a Shoreline Sight Seeing cruise along the river and really enjoy the [...]
It’s Saturday!!
Tuesday, March 11th, 2008Can you believe it–St. Patrick’s Day will officially be celebrated this Saturday. They will actually begin dying the Chicago River green at 10:45 am. This will be followed by the parade at noon. Click on the link to find out the route the parade will be taking this year, as well as the [...]
Streets Of Woodfield!!
Thursday, March 6th, 2008Do you have fun little shops where you live? They aren’t unusual, but they are fun to see. These are the “Streets Of Woodfield“ shops and it’s kind of a ‘foo foo’ shopping spot. The Streets Of Woodfield is located just across the street from the Woodfield Mall-and with all of the shopping [...]
Hershey’s Chicago–Magnificent Mile!!
Saturday, March 1st, 2008It has been a long time since I’ve had the opportunity to highlight some of the amazing things going on in this “Windy City” of ours. But here is a new one even to me, and I’m thinking as soon as the kids get home from school, we are heading downtown.
Did you know Chicago [...]
Hudson–Brookfield Zoo!!
Saturday, February 23rd, 2008It’s nearly time to start planning for Spring and Summer activities!!
Isn’t this cute! This is Hudson the Polar Bear and he is one of the star attractions at our Brookfield Zoo here in the Chicagoland area–and he, like me–enjoys pumpkin every now and again. I have seen this beautiful bear swimming, playing with his [...]
Windy City Top Chef!!
Saturday, February 9th, 2008Top Chef has been filming here in Chicago for the past few months. In fact, they are using the kitchens where my husband went to Culinary School. I’m excited to see this season because, hey–it’s always fun to see places you’ve been and things you’ve seen. I do wish two things (people) [...]
Panda Express–Kung Pao Chicken
Friday, February 8th, 2008Yesterday I shared a recipe for Mongolian Beef–now if you are anything like the Chef, he won’t eat the same type of meat two days in a row. If you have beef one night–you can’t have beef or ground beef the next–so, moving away from beef–today’s recipe is for Kung Pao Chicken. However, [...]
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