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 [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Illinois’
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 »
First Taste
Posted in Childhood, tagged Chez Panisse, Europe, Illinois, No Olives, Springfield on February 18, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I’m No Olives, and I’ve got a passion for all things culinary: cooking, new recipes, new restaurants, old stand-bys, wine and cocktail pairings, culinary events, food-focused movies and tv, and culinary photography.
I grew up in rural Springfield, Illinois, where my mother taught me the fundamentals of cooking. Trips to our favorite farmers, Mr. and Mrs. [...]





