Yearly Archives: 2007

Hervé This

I just reserved two free tickets for Nick and I to see Hervé This speak this Saturday, April 14th at the Union League Club of Chicago.  Email or call to reserve yours if you would like to attend.  I doubt seats will be open for long. Thanks to Movable Feast for the heads up and […]

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Tomatillo Salsa

Nick took me to Frontera Grill last year to celebrate my (then) new job.  Among the many Rick Bayless dishes we enjoy, his roasted tomatillo salsa is high on the list. I bought Nick Mexican Everyday for his recent birthday and decided to try my hand at the salsa recipe this evening.  This salsa is […]

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almost vegetarian - I love recipes like this – easy, simple, fast, but very flavorful. Big bank for your buck, ya know? Will add it to the must-try list. Thanks!

Virginia - Delicous!!!!! thanks for sharing!!!

Kalyn - Sounds fabulous. I’m dying to go to this restaurant when we come to Chicago for BlogHer.

Genevieve - hi gemma!
thanks for visiting my blog. it’s been so long – i’ve been out of the loop. happy to see how good yours is looking…esp. with that yummy-looking chocolate-zucchini muffin i’ll have to try some time!

tamara - Frontera’s habanero salsa is my favorite thing ever. i stock up on it when new seasons has it on sale.
i hope you’re well. i hung out with a couple of your friends from woodstock around st. patty’s day. it was pretty random…one of them knows my housemate (who i found on craigslist) from when they went to ireland on the same program. i’ll have to send you pictures.
tamara

Spend the afternoon with Charlie Trotter

I really wish I could afford this: Charlie Trotter’s: A 20th Anniversary Celebration in his Studio Kitchen Join us for this rare opportunity to spend the afternoon with Charlie Trotter. Take in his stream of consciousness on a variety of subjects. Pick his brain for insights on topics ranging from foodstuffs to management. Chef Trotter […]

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E&G - off topic, sorry. Just wanted to say hi. I found your blog listed on one of the other food blogs …I think 101 cookbooks and voila. I used to live in Chicago in wicker park, just a couple of blocks from the Damen El stop; and now I live in Portland–sounds like you’re a Reedie. ? Funny. I’m not even a vegetarian but I really enjoy your blog; the photos are lovely. I walked in to Red Hen bread once when they were looking for an apprentice. I was seriously tempted. But the pay was….not something I could live on. And the hours. Anyway. Wishing you well and looking forward to reading in the future. Best, Heather

E&G - off topic, sorry. Just wanted to say hi. I found your blog listed on one of the other food blogs …I think 101 cookbooks and voila. I used to live in Chicago in wicker park, just a couple of blocks from the Damen El stop; and now I live in Portland–sounds like you’re a Reedie. ? Funny. I’m not even a vegetarian but I really enjoy your blog; the photos are lovely. I walked in to Red Hen bread once when they were looking for an apprentice. I was seriously tempted. But the pay was….not something I could live on. And the hours. Anyway. Wishing you well and looking forward to reading in the future. Best, Heather

E&G - off topic, sorry. Just wanted to say hi. I found your blog listed on one of the other food blogs …I think 101 cookbooks and voila. I used to live in Chicago in wicker park, just a couple of blocks from the Damen El stop; and now I live in Portland–sounds like you’re a Reedie. ? Funny. I’m not even a vegetarian but I really enjoy your blog; the photos are lovely. I walked in to Red Hen bread once when they were looking for an apprentice. I was seriously tempted. But the pay was….not something I could live on. And the hours. Anyway. Wishing you well and looking forward to reading in the future. Best, Heather

E&G - off topic, sorry. Just wanted to say hi. I found your blog listed on one of the other food blogs …I think 101 cookbooks and voila. I used to live in Chicago in wicker park, just a couple of blocks from the Damen El stop; and now I live in Portland–sounds like you’re a Reedie. ? Funny. I’m not even a vegetarian but I really enjoy your blog; the photos are lovely. I walked in to Red Hen bread once when they were looking for an apprentice. I was seriously tempted. But the pay was….not something I could live on. And the hours. Anyway. Wishing you well and looking forward to reading in the future. Best, Heather

E&G - off topic, sorry. Just wanted to say hi. I found your blog listed on one of the other food blogs …I think 101 cookbooks and voila. I used to live in Chicago in wicker park, just a couple of blocks from the Damen El stop; and now I live in Portland–sounds like you’re a Reedie. ? Funny. I’m not even a vegetarian but I really enjoy your blog; the photos are lovely. I walked in to Red Hen bread once when they were looking for an apprentice. I was seriously tempted. But the pay was….not something I could live on. And the hours. Anyway. Wishing you well and looking forward to reading in the future. Best, Heather

E&G - off topic, sorry. Just wanted to say hi. I found your blog listed on one of the other food blogs …I think 101 cookbooks and voila. I used to live in Chicago in wicker park, just a couple of blocks from the Damen El stop; and now I live in Portland–sounds like you’re a Reedie. ? Funny. I’m not even a vegetarian but I really enjoy your blog; the photos are lovely. I walked in to Red Hen bread once when they were looking for an apprentice. I was seriously tempted. But the pay was….not something I could live on. And the hours. Anyway. Wishing you well and looking forward to reading in the future. Best, Heather

E&G - off topic, sorry. Just wanted to say hi. I found your blog listed on one of the other food blogs …I think 101 cookbooks and voila. I used to live in Chicago in wicker park, just a couple of blocks from the Damen El stop; and now I live in Portland–sounds like you’re a Reedie. ? Funny. I’m not even a vegetarian but I really enjoy your blog; the photos are lovely. I walked in to Red Hen bread once when they were looking for an apprentice. I was seriously tempted. But the pay was….not something I could live on. And the hours. Anyway. Wishing you well and looking forward to reading in the future. Best, Heather

Aquavit

The North Shore Distillery began producing Chicago’s first craft liquors in 2005.  Several months ago I first enjoyed the clean and smooth taste of their vodka when my friend Harold brought some over to my house.  I soon sampled their gin and found it pleasing as well.  The hand-numbered bottles of North Shore can be […]

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Dinner Party: Andean Potato Stew

Last weekend Nick and I met our friends Ben and Ruchama at the Garfield Conservatory for their annual Chocolate Fest.  We did not succeed in sampling any of the chocolate due to the huge crowds, but we were able to warm up in the dewy, climate-controlled gardens for a bit.  The conservatory is a gorgeous […]

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evan - I really hope that we are both living in Chicago at the same time at least for a little while. I would be very happy to be able to enjoy a few dinner parties with you!

melissa_cookingdiva - Great photos Gemma! loved the recipe…We actually use and grow “annato seeds” in Panama too. We call it achiote. It is sold in supermarkets in seed and paste form. I also know it is used as herbal medicine to cure skin allergies :)
Un abrazo,
Melissa

D - That’s one fine looking salad!

Anonymous - Just found your blog and really enjoyed it. Keep up the good eating and good writing!

Next generation star trek - I love your blog so much, and there are just some differences with others’. Hope there will be more wonderful things in your blog. Happy every day!

Gemma - Thanks everyone!