Category Archives: Create
On the hunt for apples: Waterman, IL
Last weekend we journeyed to lands far away, on the hunt for apples not deterred by the Spring’s finicky temperatures that ruined many crops. We were looking for an orchard … Continue reading
Isaacson & Stein Fish Company: Quite the catch!
So it’s been a little sleepy around here, hasn’t it? Three months without a post? Not good… BUT. It’s time to wake up, especially since it has been almost a … Continue reading
Spring in my step
This whole local, seasonal, sustainable movement has really altered which season is my favorite. Prior to moving to Chicago, it was probably Summer because I adore tomatoes but it might … Continue reading
A feast of a weekend and I finally had head cheese!
I finally had head cheese. It’s amazing to think of how many resolutions I’ve made and kept this year. Maybe I should have been making them food-related all along. Anyway, … Continue reading
The Chopping Block: A great experience for everyone on your list
With the holiday season upon us, everyone is shopping for the perfect gifts. I say gifts – plural – because you never buy just one. One of the best gifts my husband and I … Continue reading
Crave: Friday, November 11
Last week I complained about how busy my week had been and how hungry I was for the weekend and for good food and relaxation. This week, it is exactly … Continue reading
Adventures in Cooking Gourmet – Getting My Goat On (guest post: David of Scottsdale, nee Chicago)
As a Chicago native and an avid consumer of the Chicago restaurant scene for very many years, I am pleased to be asked to contribute to the new Consume. blog. … Continue reading
The importance of “Meez” en place
For this pioneer post of Consume., I think most would expect to see some sort of big-name restaurant review. Maybe something on relatively-new-to-the-scene GT Fish & Oyster or the iconic … Continue reading
