Eats & Drinks

2015 FOODIE’S HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

in Eats & Drinks • December 7, 2015

Can you believe it’s already time to start thinking about holiday shopping? If you’ve got a foodie on your list, here are some ideas to help you with your shopping. #1 Spiralizer: If you have not jumped on the spiralizer bandwagon, you are missing out. This product makes it super easy to spiral any fruit or veggie. My twin sister gifted a spiralizer last year and I absolutely love mine! #2 Keurig KOLD... Share this: Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr

You’re Invited! Come join me at The Container Store on Saturday, December 5th

in Eating Out, Events, Festivals • November 23, 2015

We’re kicking off the holiday season in a BIG way at Chicago Food Girl…with a DIY gift styling extravaganza! Need some unique Christmas decorating tips, but lost for ideas? Or maybe you’re planning ahead for a chic New Year’s Eve party? Join me Saturday, December 5th from 11 am to 1 pm at The Container Store (908 North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642). I will show you how to make simple, delicious homemade gifts and package them with solutions from the Gift Wrap Wonderland. You’ll get ideas for everyone on your list! And there will be plenty of time... Share this: Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr

Snap Kitchen: Healthy Food on the Go

in Eating Out, Eats & Drinks • November 18, 2015

Who else has trouble making healthy meals at home? With my corporate day job, writing and designing my blog, attending social events, volunteering and fitting in gym time – it’s become harder to find the time to incorporate healthy eating while on the go. That’s why I was excited when I was approached by Snap Kitchen, few weeks ago to see if I would be interested in trying their service. Snap Kitchen is a personal chef service in Chicago that specializes... Share this: Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr

Leave the Cooking to the Pros! Thanksgiving Offerings from Chicago Restaurants

in Eating Out, Eats & Drinks • November 11, 2015

This Thanksgiving, leave the hassles of cooking and cleaning to someone else and celebrate with one of the many holiday feasts happening at Chicago’s finest restaurants. Highlights from around the city include: Acadia 1639 S. Wabash Avenue (312) 360-9500 In celebration of Thanksgiving, Chef/Owner Ryan McCaskey installs a special Thanksgiving menu at Acadia on Thursday, November 26 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. At the recently named two-star Michelin restaurant in the South Loop, Thanksgiving diners enjoy a holiday five-course meal for... Share this: Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr

noosa® rules the yoghurt market

in Eating In, Eats & Drinks • November 4, 2015

There is a new player taking over the yoghurt-game in local dairy aisles around the city. noosa®, which takes its name from a picturesque town on the Sunshine Coast of Australia, is a yoghurt unlike any other in that it is equally delicious as both a stand-alone snack and a specialty ingredient in larger dishes. The Australian style yoghurt is uniquely thick and deliciously sweet and tart. The Colorado-based company’s secret to amazing yoghurt is whole milk, a touch of honey, and purée made with real fruit. noosa® sources milk locally from family farms and... Share this: Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr

Frankenstein Dirt Yogurt

in Eats & Drinks • October 31, 2015

Happy Halloween, friends! Are you in need of a last-minute dessert? You’re in luck! I’ve teamed up with noosa® yogurt to bring you Frankenstein Yogurt Cups. Great for any party, these Halloween-themed treats are delicious and easy to make. All you need are clear cups, a permanent black marker, yogurt, cookies and food coloring. FRANKENSTEIN YOGURT CUPS Ingredients 1 cup of your desired noosa® flavored yogurt Green food coloring Cookies Clear party cups Instructions

Tteokbokki (Korean Spicy Rice Cakes)

in Eating In, Eats & Drinks • October 21, 2015

We are not so much what we eat, but what we remember we have eaten. When I was five years old, I walked in my mom’s kitchen one Saturday morning and smelled the most delicious smells coming from her kitchen. She called me to the room with those enticing aromas and placed a plate of ‘tteokbokki’ in front of me. Then she told me to eat quickly or else it would get cold. The way the rice cakes disappeared in my mouth as I ate it delighted me. The... Share this: Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr

A Taste of Bordeaux

in Eats & Drinks • September 30, 2015

I am having friends over for dinner next week and want to have plenty of wine options for everyone to choose from. The key to being a good host is making every guest feel comfortable and essential to the evening’s success. And from my experience, the best way to do this is to give them choices. The more choices, the better. Thus I decided to walk over to my neighborhood wine store (Andersonville Wine & Spirits) and taste test some wine in preparation for the dinner. As a loyal follower, if you learn one thing from this blog,... Share this: Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr

Cucumber Dill Sandwiches

in Eats & Drinks • September 24, 2015

One of my earliest memories is pulling cucumbers my grandparents grew in their garden and taking them to my grandmother’s kitchen. We would make sandwiches, always on pumpernickel bread, spread with cream cheese topped with thinly sliced cucumbers sprinkled with dill. My passion for gardening was discovered late in life, but thanks to Burpee’s, I was able to collaborate with them to expand my green thumb. If you’ve been following me for a while, then you know this summer I started my... Share this: Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr

How to Brew the Perfect Cup of Coffee at Home

in Eating In, Eats & Drinks • September 1, 2015

Today, I’m proud to announce a new partnership with Starbucks, the largest coffeehouse company in the world. While, no two days are alike in the life of Chicago Food Girl, my morning cup of coffee remains a consistent staple of my daily routine. As an avid-coffee drinker, I’m fortunate to live near several Starbucks, but I don’t always have the time or patience to wait in-line. Thanks to Starbucks, I recently discovered how to home-brew the perfect cup of... Share this: Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr