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International Home and Housewares Show 2014, Part Two

Part Two of the International Home and Housewares Show will be all about some of the new and inventive products, many not even available yet in stores. Which one will be your favorite?

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International Home and Housewares Show 2014

There is so much to do and see at the annual International Home and Housewares Show in Chicago, that I have to divide up the blogs into two parts: Part One today will be people, places, and events, followed by Part Two sometime soon about the products.

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Spring is Finally Here!

When spring has sprung, it’s time to make something lemon, like this luscious lemon poppyseed cake with a rich lemon glaze, or simply dust with powdered sugar.

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Eataly Chicago

Eataly is now open in Chicago! I could have spent all day there…

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Irish Soda Bread Muffins

It’s Irish Soda Bread for St. Patrick’s Day in the form of a muffin, with plump raisins and a hint of orange zest.

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Coming Up: The Home and Housewares Show!

How would you like to have a wall of pots and pans like these? Stay tuned for my upcoming report at the International Home and Housewares Show!

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Irish Corned Beef and Cabbage

Looking for a corned beef and cabbage recipe for St. Patrick’s Day next week? Here’s my favorite!

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Bill’s Favorite Granola

A delicious granola full of good stuff!

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