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simple cornbread recipe

Simple No-Frills Cornbread

Share:TwitterFacebookPinterestTumblrGoogle+StumbleUponemailI love irony. I grew up in a small suburb in New Jersey where there wasn’t very much history or culture. When you wanted history or culture you took a train for an hour in either direction and visited…

Pinto Bean and Beef Chili

Share:TwitterFacebookPinterestTumblrGoogle+StumbleUponemail January presents somewhat of a conundrum.  On one hand, it’s cold out and the weather lends to hibernation, dim light, fireplaces and big bowls of chili…pinto bean and beef chili. Share:TwitterFacebookPinterestTumblrGoogle+StumbleUponemail…

every vegetable chili

Every Vegetable Chili

Share:TwitterFacebookPinterestTumblrGoogle+StumbleUponemailEver since I moved to Chicago I’ve been fascinated by some of the unusual architecture in the city. It seems that on every corner, in every park there is a different statue – a different interpretation of classic American or modern art.…