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 Springfield, Illinois, Lincoln Memorial Gardens, Maldaner's, Island Bay Yacht Club, Nancy Gillespie, Stevens' Farm, Country Market, Kathy's Kitchen, Chow Chow, Chili Sauce, Farmstand Tomato Salad, Roasted New Potatoes, Illinois Sweet Corn on August 12, 2008 | 2 Comments »
It Takes Two to Tango Sur
Posted in Chicago, Reviews, tagged Bife Vesuvio, Chimichurri Sauce, El Filet, Empanadas, Que Syrah, Tango Sur, Vacio on August 5, 2008 | No Comments »
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 [...]





