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is frienly. Its a great neighborhood place.

I'm having a very late breakfast at the 3rd Coast on Deerborn & Goethe. I had a western omlette with potatoes and fruit. This place is awesome. The staff

Jennie-O / the Biggest Loser

Full disclosure Jennie-O is the client of the agency I work for.

This afternoon I was totally intrigued by the appealing photograph of the Jennie-O Turkey burger on the Jennie-O website. The photo has such a strong appeal I could almost smell the turkey burger and my brain is telling me it smells delicious. I just had to download the recipes booklet.

Tonight is the finale for The Biggest Loser! It's been a tough season. I wish the contestants on the Biggest Loser all the best!

Labels: ground turkey, jennie-o, The Biggest Loser, turkey, turkey burger, turkey meat loaf

Dijon on Your Burger President Obama?

Funny thing about this whole uproar of whether to use dijon mustard or ketchup on your burger is just a matter of freedom of taste. If you are a traditional you'll probably stick with what's traditional - ketchup. Nothing wrong with a ketchup on your burger. But if you're willing to be flexible and try something for instance to spice it up you'll almost certainly reach for some mustard. Nothing like changing things up.

President Obama originally asked for spicy mustard. Btw Dijon is not exactly spicy there are some German mustard's that are extremely spicy. But Dijon on a cheddar cheese burger will add that certain flavor that only a cheese burger loving Dijon mustard using eater of well done burgers could appreciate.

I praise the President for being bold in his choice and showing us all there is more than ketchup choose from, giving us innovative thinking!

I personally love grilled onions, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, and I enjoy my French fries with mayo, pass the Grey Poupon so that I can put swipe my grilled bun with some Dijon.

What do you know Kraft put out a press release asking President Obama is he would pardon Dijon Loving Americans.

Labels: cheeseburger, dijon, french fries, grey poupon, ketchup, kraft, obama

Tea and scones in London

I know "afternoon tea" isn't really something Londoners actually do (or have time for!), but I couldn't resist taking an afternoon out with some friends (none of whom happened to be British, btw) for it. We went to the Orangery at Kensington Gardens, which is a beautiful restaurant:

The food came out in courses and not one of those tiered tea trays, which is what I expected. They served us the tea fist, followed by three courses: First, cucumber and cream cheese sandwiches--sans crusts, of course:

Then, scones with jam and clotted cream, followed by orange sponge cake:

Everything was really delicious! It was a really nice, relaxing way to spend the afternoon. I think we spent a leisurely 3 hours there, eating and chatting. Was fahbulous, daahlings (and pretty cheap, too!).

http://www.hrp.org.uk/kensingtonpalace/cafesandrestaurants.aspx

More cupcakes - Chicago

More more more ---I just delighted in a visual display of the most beautiful cupcakes at More. Kimberly Deason let me try the Salted Caramel moresel which was delicious and savory. More has such lovely and some unusual combinations like almond and apricot, apple gorgonzola, bacon maple, fois gras, potato our cream, strawberry balsamic, sweet pea, and truffled white cheddar. I love the idea of the petite flights of Moresels - what a lovely gift this will make.

More is more than just delectable tasty cupcakes there's an enthusiasm from the folks that work – pride in what they do and a willingness to share this with their customers. Sounds like a wonderful transition back the ma-pa days of the local markets in which the owners new their patrons and were involved in their family lives. That’s the vibe I got from More and beside going back for More cupcakes I will probably go back for the hometown treatment.

More
312-951-0008
One East Delaware Place
Chicago, IL 60611

Labels: Chicago, cupcakes

Happy Easter Live from Whispers Cafe Chicago

I'm enjoying my Easter not traditional but more of a Zen tradition. I took a casual stroll down State Street, Chicago collecting my thoughts - it was a rough week for me. But the bright sun and brisk air helped me out of my anger and depression. There's nothing I can do about the past but learn and create a better future.

Whispers Cafe Foam Painting

As I got further to the intersection of State, Maple and Cedar where there is this lovely park. I stopped and am now sitting in the sun. Whispers Cafe provided me with a moment of creativity. I was dazzeled by Musf, owner of Whispers, paintings on the foam of lattes, mochas, and cappuccinos. Then I woke up and realized simplicity is truly smart, simple is the way to go, simple is a sign of higher intelligence.

My rebirth and revelation helped me get home and prepared me for my road ahead.

Whispers Cafe

1031 N State St
Chicago, IL 60610

(312) 787-5478‎

(312) 787-5498‎

Labels: coffee, coffee bar, mocha, Whispers Cafe

Nookies Too Chicago

It was a stormy Sunday afternoon I just needed some comfort food. Nookies Too seemed to be the spot. It was crowded but I didn't have to wait because there was a sit at the counter. I seated myself next two nice young men.

I'm a New Yorker though and though and usually will be the one to strike up a conversation while sitting at the counter. I use to do that a long time ago when I would frequent Christine's in the East Village, this was one of Allen Ginsberg's favorite places. I use to get the best conversations from Allen. That was then and this is now...

Back to Nookies where the Southwest Omelette with black bean, red onion and corn relish, tomato, guacamole and pepperjack cheese was delicious, where I was having a pleasant conversation with John Nelson and Nick DeFrank who was sitting to my left at the counter. John told me he will only orders Eggs Benedict because he loves to try rate the Hollandaise sauce. He let me know Nookies' Eggs Benedict, which was two poached eggs and canadian bacon on an english muffin with hollandaise, and hash browns was good. Hollandaise sause is best with a little lemon flavor I learned from him.

The company of these two men, John and Nick, certainly made my Sunday breakfast very pleasant. But biggest surprise was when the waitress came by to tell me John has paid for my breakfast. Of course I was embarrassed and then overwhelmed. It was so unexpected and so very kind.

Chicago is an extraordinary place with extraordinary people. I think I’m going to really love it here.

Labels: Nookies Too, Omelette