Would You Like Pink Slime on that McDouble?
No, that’s not a strawberry ice cream smoothie. It’s a mixture of lean, finely textured beef trimmings – or “pink slime” as we have grown to call...
17th May2012
16th May2012
Recipe for Making Gyros Sandwiches at Home
Gyros sandwiches are a classic Chicago favorite. These pita sandwiches are available at just about any Chicago style hot dog stand, and are great for any meal....
14th May2012
Uncle Julio’s Hacienda has Some Damn Good Fajitas
On rare occasions, I find national chain restaurants worth writing about. Uncle Julio’s Hacienda is one of the few worth trying. With locations in Oak Brook and...
10th May2012
How to Make Jalapeno Hush Puppies
Hush puppies are a deep-fried southern appetizer, which has been quickly making its way to restaurants around the Chicago area. These deep-fried corn fritters are available at...
08th May2012
What is the Mother in Law?
When talking to people of the opposite gender, make sure you never mention you want a mother-in-law if they don’t know what one is. They may mistake...
07th May2012
The Difference Between Good Italian Beef and Bad
It seems like most people these days don’t know the difference between a good Italian beef sandwich and a bad one. With over-franchising of places like Portillo’s...
03rd May2012
The Art of Brewing Beer at Home
Brewing beer at home sounds like it would be every man’s dream hobby. One of the few things Jimmy Carter did right as president was the legalization...
02nd May2012
Beef Souvlaki Recipe – A Grecian Street Food Favorite
Beef Souvlaki is one of the most popular street foods in Greece. Chicago is well-known for having a large Greek population. In the Greektown neighborhood, just about...
30th Apr2012
The City of Big Shoulders
Guest Post by Stacey H. The Midwest city of Chicago, third largest city in the US, is a top destination for tourism. Sharing its boundaries with...
30th Apr2012
The Department in Downtown Joliet
Downtown Joliet was once a thriving industrial community full of restaurants, shops and residences. Today, the neighborhood is nearly abandoned. Few people remain in the apartment buildings....
