By Therese Graham Elliot: One of the world's best chefs, but also one of Chicago's. I'm totally bragging: I love that his roots are in my home town so I can enjoy his restaurant (when we splurge) without prefacing it with, "Going to eat at that place is on my list when I travel to..." There is something about his way. He's got confidence, sure, but there is this … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2016
Soda Bread Shenanigans: Reviews and the best gluten-free recipe for Irish Soda Bread
By Therese St. Patrick's Day--you may not be Irish yourself, but I'm willing to bet you or someone you know acknowledges or celebrates March 17th. Our family (Felice and I) have Irish roots, so I personally celebrate, and I also enjoy traditional and authentic Irish foods, drinks, and art among other things. My favorite Irish bread is actually brown bread, but I cannot find a … [Read more...]
The Best Creamy Chipotle Cream Sauce with Chicken and Fish Tacos (Gluten Free)
By Therese My favorite flavor profile to cook, as you may have guessed, is Mexican. Every time I make something that doesn't require a ton of planning and I need to just get something together it winds up being something along the lines of Mexican food. That's not to say that all Mexican food is easy to make (read: mole is a big deal), but it's my favorite, so I do it … [Read more...]
I Like Myself by Karen Beaumont: A Confidence-Building Book for Kids
By Therese Cyberbullying, shaming and group hazing are all sadly commonplace today--not that this is new. Bullying has always happened, but social media and smart phones have made bullies' reach even further and more personal. Gone are the days when a picked-on child could run home, close the front door, and have some reprieve for a few hours. Now bullies can stalk, publicly … [Read more...]
Shamrock Shake RE-view–does it still truly rock?
By Therese Growing up in Chicago in the late 70's/early 80's was a blast. There were so many things that were embedded into traditions, whether it was something as big as putting up the artificial Christmas tree with Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer on TV and hot cocoa in our santa-shaped mugs or something as small (but clearly influential) as getting a Shamrock Shake from McDonald's when … [Read more...]