December 2009
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Party's Over
Christmas is over and New Years Eve will quickly follow. No more family gatherings until April, where we will pretend the Easter bunny still exists to flatter the only cousin still under 10.
I learned today that there are approximately 124 calories in a single shot of vodka. Maybe I should skip the food today so I can drink as much as possible. That would be a pretty sight…
In 72 hours...
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Tasty Trio
Customized cakes, authentic ice cream, and unique chocolates can all be found under one roof in Chicago’s Lincoln Sqaure neighborhood. Cathay Rayhill, master of cakes and pastries, Lauren Prett, chocolate enthusiast and candy maker, and ice cream guru, Alison Bower, joined forces to create the Sweet Collective. Upon its opening in October 2007, this co-op bakery has been serving up all sorts of...
Gluten Free Bakery
Gluten, a key ingredient in most foods, is toxic to over 1 percent of the American population, and that number is only increasing. The condition is called Celiac Disease, and the hardest food for these people to avoid: baked goods. Some bakers and bakery owners are catering to the needs of Celiac Disease victims, but many are not. Baking gluten-free is expensive, and with the price of ingredients...
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Sweet, Savory, or Both?
Meatloaf: big, gooey, crumbly, good. It’s a comfort food and reminder of Mom’s homemade cooking, and for one unique chef, a window for creation. Cynthia Kallile, owner and creator of the Meatloaf Bakery in Chicago, has put a new spin on home style cooking.
Cupcakes, pies, cakes and other pastries, line the glass counter of this unusual bakery in Lincoln Park. As colorful and cute as they may be,...