I have to be honest here – a large part of what I enjoy about being in the kitchen is the virtually endless supply of gadgets, appliances, and tools that contribute to preparing recipes. I wanted to take some time here to start a series where I highlight some of my favorites, pointing out how…
If you catch the bug, making beef jerky is a slippery slope, and let me tell you it’s a fun slope to slide down 🙂 The Background I started out my jerky adventure with about five batches of what is called “Muscle Meat” jerky – that’s when you buy a hunk of meat (Eye of…
A friend of mine and his husband bought a farm in Western Michigan and started a modest garden in their first year. Very unlike our apartments in Chicago, there was plenty of room to try all sorts of crops. With that initial experiment came an abundance of herbs and vegetables, more than they knew what…
I’ve been a fan of reality cooking shows for, wow, over a decade now! Top Chef and Hell’s Kitchen were always my favorites because they chronicle lengthy and intense competitions using a spectrum of challenges which allows us viewers to learn from. Side note, I’d love to see a competition between Top Chef and Hell’s…
With Lent upon us, so begins the Friday tradition in Chicago of BiteSeeing through various Fish Fry’s, All-You-Can-Eat platters, and “The Best” fish & chips in the city. Well, folks, there is a new contender in town – The Wolcott Tap (1834 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613). The Wolcott Tap has been a go-to…
When reviewing a restaurant, it is important to go through a standard set of questions or criteria and ensure an impartial mindset.
