Chicagoans take their hot dogs very seriously, especially the Chicago dog. If you don’t know what that is, it means “dragging it through the garden,” which means the following: The Chicago dog begins with an all-beef, natural casing hot dog, nestled into a perfectly steamed poppy seed bun. It is then topped with seven ingredients (known as the […]
Wednesday Winner: (Grand National) Bake-Off # 4: Snappy Turtle Cookies
Josephine DeMarco (Jo) of Chicago was the first person I ever met who was a contestant in an early Bake-Off contest. We met at a state beef competition back in the early 1980’s. Despite our age difference, Jo and I became fast friends. After meeting at the beef contest, we kept in touch frequently just to chat about […]
It’s Time for Farmer’s Markets!
If it’s June, then it’s time for the Farmer’s Market to open, at least in my town. I wait in anticipation every year. I have been missing the fresh croissants and baguettes baked by the local French nuns; the mushroom lady who comes in from Wisconsin; the cheese man; the toffee lady; the popcorn man; the flower […]
Steak for Every Occasion (And you can win this book!)
I am so glad to be feeling better after my bout with pneumonia last week, and am ready to have some food besides chicken soup! In fact, I feel ready for a big, juicy steak, which is why I grabbed this book to write about on my first day back – and to make this book […]
I’ve Been Missing You All!
Dear Faithful Readers, These past few days have been the first time I have left writing the blog unexpectedly – but I’ll be back on Monday. Unfortunately, I developed pneumonia but I’m starting to feel better now. Thank you to everyone who has written me emails wondering what happened. I appreciate all my loyal readers. […]
Wednesday Winner: (Grand National) Bake-Off # 3: Starlight Double-Delight Cake
Art Linkletter, host of Pillsbury’s 3rd Grand National contest in 1951, is taking a big bite of “Starlight Double-Delight Cake.” Mrs. Samuel P. (Helen) Weston of La Jolla, California, won the $25,000 grand prize for her winning recipe, which was announced by Margaret Truman at the awards luncheon. The contest was held in the Starlight Roof of […]
He Golfs! He Cooks! It’s "The Great White Shark!"
You may know Greg Norman, AKA “The Great White Shark” as being ranked the #1 golfer in the world for 331 weeks throughout the 1980’s and 1990’s. He has won 91 professional events including PGA Tour Player of the Year in 1995, 2-time British Open Champion, and was a 2001 World Golf Hall of Fame inductee. […]
Cookbook Giveaway for the Week of 5-30-11
If you read my blog above from today, you know I have this great cookbook to give away this week! Actually, if you didn’t read the blog yet, go read it to learn all about golfer Greg Norman and his incredible Wagyu beef, plus there’s a great recipe. After reading that recipe, you will want more! Here is […]
