Over the weekend I visited my father in my hometown of Springfield, Illinois. While it was nice to see my dad, it was strange to be back in Springfield, if only for a day. While Springfield was never a booming metropolis, it did always hold some kind of charm for my sister and I-mostly due [...]
Archive for August, 2008
Home Sweet Corn
Posted in Childhood, Recipes, Springfield Illinois, Uncategorized, tagged Chili Sauce, Chow Chow, Country Market, Farmstand Tomato Salad, Illinois, Illinois Sweet Corn, Island Bay Yacht Club, Kathy's Kitchen, Lincoln Memorial Gardens, Maldaner's, Nancy Gillespie, Roasted New Potatoes, Springfield, Stevens' Farm on August 12, 2008 | 2 Comments »
It Takes Two to Tango Sur
Posted in Chicago, Reviews, tagged Tango Sur, Que Syrah, Empanadas, Chimichurri Sauce, Vacio, Bife Vesuvio, El Filet on August 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Hello dear readers! You may ask yourself, where the hellodolly have you been, No Olives? Well, between a summer vacation, searching for a venue for my 2009 wedding, and freelance writing projects (oh yeah, and a day job), I’ve been a busy lady. But, no excuses! My love for No Olives is recharged! Now, back [...]





