Easy Summer Chickpea Salad

Easy Summer Chickpea Salad

Can you believe August is almost halfway over already? Maybe it’s because I spent the first 10 days in Amsterdam with my family but I’m in shock that we’re already talking about “back to school” fashions and Labor Day recipes.…

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Chicago Eats || Greek Islands

Chicago Eats || Greek Islands

Most Chicagoans raised in the Windy City are brought up on a few key family-owned restaurants. Everyone’s family has their own favorites but family-run WAS Chicago’s restaurant scene and almost every family has “their spot”. Some go to Twin Anchors…

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Chicago Eats || Duck Duck Goat

Chicago Eats || Duck Duck Goat

There are few things I crave more in winter than Chinese food. And I blame my father for that entirely. My father spent much of his career in finance working with Asian businesses. He flew to Korea, China, and Japan…

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London || Al Fresco at the Serpentine

London || Al Fresco at the Serpentine

The very first time Hubby and I travelled to London together in August 2011, we were lucky enough to come across the Serpentine Bar & Kitchen. Perched on the water’s edge of the Serpentine Lake, snuggled in the heart of…

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Chicago Eats || Imperial Lamian

Chicago Eats || Imperial Lamian

Until Imperial Lamian opened its ornate doors earlier this year in March, River North was NOT the place to go for great Chinese food. Actually you’d have been hard-pressed to even find decent Chinese food… Perhaps some good fusion dishes…

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