In Memory of Diran Soulian

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A few months back, Matt took me to Top Notch Beefburger for the first time.   Matt’s knowledge of Chicagoland and Wisconsin burgers and their respective restaurants, joints, drive-thrus, and diners is impressive.  His knowledge on what makes a beef burger, … Continue reading 

Beyond Cooking: An Interview with Andrew Zimmern and Graham Elliot

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When the opportunity to interview two of the leading culinary experts in the country came up, I was – needless to say-  thrilled.   Not only would this be my biggest interview to date, I would have the once in a … Continue reading 

Farm to Fork: A Personal Journey into Foodie Heaven

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I have been wanting to go to a farm dinner for a long, long time.  The idea of eating outside on the land that sourced and inspired the menu has always seemed like the Jenna Temkin ultimate foodie experience.   Amazing … Continue reading 

Part Five: The French Riviera. An Ageless Sexy

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Let’s face it.  No matter how frugal, green-minded, or liberal you are ( I assume everyone reading this blog is one of those things), you and I have always wanted, day dreamed, considered or pretended to be an incredibly sexy … Continue reading