Not a Philly Cheesesteak

Not a Philly Cheesesteak

I’ve never been to Philadelphia.  My gustatory canal has never had the profound (as I can imagine) excitement of eating that distinctive, succulent, thinly sliced beef marvel that the city so proudly advertises. Picture this:…

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Not a Philly Cheesesteak

I’ve never been to Philadelphia.  My gustatory canal has never had the profound (as I can imagine) excitement of eating that distinctive, succulent, thinly sliced beef marvel that the city so proudly advertises. Picture this:…

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Margherita Peezza

Margherita Peezza

There are only three times in my life I can recall feeling like this. When I was 10 months pregnant. When I was blissfully wine drunk bumbling around Napa Valley in November of 2018. So…

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The BEST Broccoli – The Purple Pig

The BEST Broccoli – The Purple Pig

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You know when you have the best of something?  Yes, that’s a question.  I mean, you know when you are consumed, mesmerically perplexed at the perfection that is (unbeknownst to your unassuming tastebuds) presented, lingering…and…

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The BEST Broccoli – The Purple Pig

Home  |  Chicago, IL

You know when you have the best of something?  Yes, that’s a question.  I mean, you know when you are consumed, mesmerically perplexed at the perfection that is (unbeknownst to your unassuming tastebuds) presented, lingering…and…

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Corned Beef Migas with Gochujang and Goat Cheese

Corned Beef Migas with Gochujang and Goat Cheese

Are you hungover? Me too. A vacillating biliousness. A damning throb, my pulse in my head. Cross eyed, cross haired. Hair of the dog may not be a bad plan…Can I stomach a truly lemonade?…

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Corned Beef Migas with Gochujang and Goat Cheese

Are you hungover? Me too. A vacillating biliousness. A damning throb, my pulse in my head. Cross eyed, cross haired. Hair of the dog may not be a bad plan…Can I stomach a truly lemonade?…

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Building Steak Lettuce Wraps (with Mango Gooseberry Guac)

Building Steak Lettuce Wraps (with Mango Gooseberry Guac)

“If we build it they will come”??  Well I’ve been wandering about them.  First of all, who are ‘they’?  Secondly, and decidedly more important, do WE want them to come?  I mean, are they invited? …

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Building Steak Lettuce Wraps (with Mango Gooseberry Guac)

“If we build it they will come”??  Well I’ve been wandering about them.  First of all, who are ‘they’?  Secondly, and decidedly more important, do WE want them to come?  I mean, are they invited? …

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Magic Carnitas

Magic Carnitas

It happens: These moments, like so many others profound experiences in life are highlights. Climactical, elemental and instrumental in all contexts. Not unlike these carnitas I’m gonna tell you about. Here goes. Mind you, I…

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Magic Carnitas

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