Jerky Party: A Firehouse Jerky Review
miLam taste test of Chicago-based Firehouse mild, pepper, and hot jerky and beef sticks: thumbs up.... Read More
Trifle Improv 3
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
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
Firehouse Jerky
Retired Chicago firefighter Bernie Volk makes his Firehouse jerky and beef sticks with a controlled smoking process. They make a great snack. ... Read More
Thick and Chunky Tomato Soup, Made from Leftovers
Thick and Chunky Tomato Soup stems from an improvisation that used leftover ingredients such as bacon, red wine, and Newman's Own Sockarooni pasta sauce. It's an easy, flexible recipe.... Read More
Trifle Improv 2
Angel food, brownies, pound cake, cheesecake: any of these can make a good foundation for a trifle. This is especially true for dry, over-baked, cakes. This post chronicles an improvisation that turne... Read More
Swap It Chicago & a SpritzBurger Review
miLam plans to attend a "Swap It Chicago" food exchange at Orangetherapy in Evanston, at which Gale Gand (founder of Tru, Top Chef, James Beard recipient, Hearty Boys SpritzBurger partner) will be gue... Read More