1) Interesting 2) Back to reality 3) Tequila sour 4) Parking garage with a view 5) Media awaits 6) Valentine tree 7) Homemade pom-pom
Year: 2013
Halfway Done
Minus the weekend, I missed half of February at work. Dare I say I was happy to return. Lunch at Union Sushi (two thumbs up) made my return even more enjoyable. Jury duty went late, later than I usually get home from work, so the husband was on dinner duty. Good thing because I was…
Pictures of the Week
1) snow fort 2) Genius! 3) steeple 4) finally, snow. 5) jury diet 6) city view 7) carnival fun
Ass Kickin’
Today was my sixth day of jury duty, it is kicking my ass! So tiring, both physically and mentally. Late nights too, and then work on top of it. The experience is so educational, so at least there is that. But spending your day in going from jury box to a 18 x 24 room…
Pictures of the Week
1) landmark 2) cosmo juice 3) relaxation 4) museum fun 5) jury duty 6) 18 years on the job 7) brandied cherries
STFU
Chicago mix donut… That is all.
Superbowl Snacks {Caramelized Onion and Cheese Dip}
The Super Bowl is coming and I am very excited. I have no idea who is even in the Super Bowl this year but any party that centers around good eats is my type of day. Not just any good eats, but football good eats like these… beer cheese dip buffalo wing dip guacamole spicy…
Bowl Full of Yum {Duck Phở}
After conquering the cassoulet I was left with the breasts and the carcass. A tip, wrapping the carcass in foil and sticking it in the fridge will leave you with lots of duck juice come morning. Yuck! I froze the breasts for later, but got to looking for a use for the carcass. Google to…
Kitchen Conquest {Cassoulet}
It has been a cold week in Chicago. As the saying goes, the best defense if a good offense, my defense against the cold was to get cooking. Armed with my new toy and a warm oven I set out to finally conquer the cassoulet. This dish is the reason I was on the hunt…
Pictures of the Week
1) Brrr 2) Skeletor shirt 3) Valentine bookmarks 4) Michigan blueberries – thanks Brian 5) Eggplant goodness – thanks mom! 6) Sweet smile 7) Running landmark