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Lamb and Asparagus Pierogi
A fantastic twist on a Polish classic
Rye Whiskey Rump Roast
Special, distinctive, and delicious
Black Sesame Rice Krispie Treats
An grown-up crowd pleaser
"The Bear" Chocolate Cake
Yes, chef!
(Iced) Gingerbread Cookies
Christmas? Sure, buy why not any time?
Shakshuka
Dig in!
Pot Roast
For two
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Bring these to a pot luck and steal the show
BLT with Basil and Cheese
A perfect little twist
Stand-Out Bran Muffins
Topped with yogurt and fruit puree
Cakes Under the Influence

Cakes Under the Influence

Posted on April 4, 2014December 2, 2023 by Jeff the Chef
CAKES UNDER THE INFLUENCE alcohol-infused, cocktail-inspired cupcake kits + DEEP EDDY flavored vodkas + SOCIAL POWER HOUR = awesome VERTIGO SKY LOUNGE party that leaves my head spinning.... Read More
Why Is Red Velvet Cake Red?

Why Is Red Velvet Cake Red?

Posted on April 3, 2014April 12, 2017 by Jeff the Chef
Why is Red Velvet Cake red? Blame it on the anthocyanin that is found in natural cocoa, but blame the artificial aspect of it on the Adams Extract & Spice Company. Or, if you're fancy, blame the Wald... Read More
Free Wi-Fi in Uptown Chicago, Pt. 3

Free Wi-Fi in Uptown Chicago, Pt. 3

Posted on April 2, 2014August 13, 2015 by Jeff the Chef
Baker & Nosh (Wilson at Malden) has internet access, great coffee, good food, and nice bathrooms. It doesn't have as many electrical outlets as I wish it did, but I recommend logging on here nonethele... Read More
Coffee, Free WIFI: Archer Heights, Chicago

Coffee, Free WIFI: Archer Heights, Chicago

Posted on April 1, 2014December 12, 2014 by Jeff the Chef
A Starbucks cafe on 47th and Cicero in Archer Heights has all the coffee, co-working, study space, and internet access that your hard-working ass could hope for. Read this review.... Read More
Banana Holder, Pt. 2

Banana Holder, Pt. 2

Posted on March 28, 2014December 5, 2014 by Jeff the Chef
Looking for a cozy holder to give your banana the protection it needs? miLam presents a review of state-of-the-art banana saver technology, including the Bananabunker and the Biken bicycle banana hold... Read More
The Fudge Brownie Collective

The Fudge Brownie Collective

Posted on March 22, 2014February 5, 2015 by Jeff the Chef
Whether you like your fudge brownies dark, double-dark, decadent, deep, bittersweet, semi-sweet ... or if you like them with chocolate chips, ginger, mint, stout, Nutella, or even maybe a little 420, ... Read More
Jerky Party: A Firehouse Jerky Review

Jerky Party: A Firehouse Jerky Review

Posted on March 19, 2014December 11, 2014 by Jeff the Chef
miLam taste test of Chicago-based Firehouse mild, pepper, and hot jerky and beef sticks: thumbs up.... Read More
Trifle Improv 3

Trifle Improv 3

Posted on March 15, 2014July 27, 2014 by Jeff the Chef
Martha Stewart's coming over, and you polished off your croquembouche this morning for breakfast. All you've got is some Red Velvet brownies that are too dry to serve. Or maybe some leftover cheesecak... Read More
Free Wi-Fi in Uptown Chicago, Pt. 2

Free Wi-Fi in Uptown Chicago, Pt. 2

Posted on March 11, 2014November 24, 2015 by Jeff the Chef
Looking for a cafe with internet access? Do a little co-working or studying using the wireless internet at the Starbucks on the corner of Magnolia and Wilson, in Uptown (Sheridan Park) Chicago. There ... Read More
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