The Fourth of July falls on a Thursday this year, but why not start celebrating earlier on in the week? Like say, today? This week, Rebar at Trump International Hotel and Towers will offer the Firecracker Cocktail ($18), a summer sipper that consists of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and Red Berry Ciroc vodka. The beverage is nothing if it isn’t festive, topped with whipped cream and presented with a flag and sparkler.firecracker In addition to its holiday offerings, Rebar presents an…
Martini, anyone? James Bond preferred his martini shaken, not stirred, Hemingway opted for a martini with equal parts gin and vermouth. I prefer mine a little more modern, with vodka instead of gin. After careful consideration, I have found a favorite martini in Chicago in the Gabitini at Mon Ami Gabi in Lincoln Park. Mon Ami Gabi is a classic French restaurant located in the historic Belden-Stratford building overlooking the Lincoln Park Zoo. The Belden-Stratford houses two restaurants, a hotel…
Last week, something tragic happened. Something that has very little to do with a berry galette, but I’ll get to that in a second. Before I get to the punch line, I am going to preface this story with a fact: I have an exceptionally small kitchen. At my disposal, I have two overhead cabinets, one for food alongside another for dishes and glasses. I have two more cabinets underneath the counter that hold an assortment of of pots, pans…
Autumn Chopped Salad with Bacon, Pear and Cranberries
Cooking for One or Two, Recipes, Uncategorized, Worknight Dinners April 25, 2013
There was once a time when I thought that the annual fixation with pumpkin that I developed in September was unique. Then, the internet happened and Pinterest soon followed and suddenly, the idea of seasonal cooking and baking seemed as cliched as the pumpkin spice latte. While I do love shopping locally from farmer’s markets and supporting the vendors in my region, Chicago weather really isn’t the most conducive to seasonal produce. It’s not because it’s cold all year round…