I admit it: I’m addicted to soup. I could eat it every day, regardless of the season, time of day, or day of the week. I put my own spin on traditional udon noodle soup and cook the mushrooms, carrots, and tofu separately while the broth is heating up. I like...
I spent the weekend with friends at their Wisconsin cabin, and I was completely off the grid for two and half days. No internet, no Twitter, no email. It was unbelievably relaxing. The cabin itself is a beautiful gem at the front end of their 15 acres. Behind them is...
Buying many of the ingredients from the salad bar make this weeknight friendly; the prep work is basically done for you. Sliced mushrooms, chopped scallions, and peas came from the bar; I peeled and chopped the carrots while the rice was cooking. Then a quick stir fry...
Corn is unbelievably sweet right now and I’ve had a taste for chowder. It was in the 60s here in Chicago (yes, it’s July), so it seemed a perfect day to make soup. Cheddar drop biscuits are the perfect pairing; they come together quickly and bake while the...
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I was riding down Wrightwood just past Kostner when I spotted him in middle of the grassy parkway that separates the street there. He was doing some type of meditative movement. Tai Chi perhaps? Whatever it was, it was mesmerizing to watch. I also spotted his Giant...
I was traveling for work last week; left on Sunday, arrived home late on Thursday. I was craving a bike ride. Yesterday was spent catching up on email, work obligations, laundry, blah blah blah…all those things that happen when you’re not around to tend to them in a...
Quick, weeknight dinner of leftover tomato soup, a salad topped with warm panko-crusted goat cheese and balsamic vinaigrette, and fresh fruit. Perfect for Tour de France...
Even though it’s summer, tomato soup paired with a grilled cheese sandwich never disappoints. I make the sandwiches “adult” by adding stronger flavored cheeses and a bit of spicy brown...
Joe, taking a Divvy bike out for the first time. Spotted at the Milwaukee and Wood. Released the bike and off he...
