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Gift Suggestions for Valentine’s Day

Tina — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:34:06 PST

Valentine’s Day is coming up next Tuesday. In case you haven’t figured out what to get for that special person in your life, here’s a succinct listing of gift ideas that you may give to that certain person in your life (or you may gift yourself since it’s delicious and/or...

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Winter spice and vanilla bean marshmallows in clover-honey spiked graham crackers [Flickr]

thewanderingeater — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:18:54 PST

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S'more Bakery

S'mores are $3-$4 each, depending upon how you'd customize it

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Bag of heart-shaped s'mores (various flavors) [Flickr]

thewanderingeater — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:18:46 PST

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S'more Bakery

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Chocolate and vanilla bean s'mores in cinnamon and clover-honey spiked graham crackers [Flickr]

thewanderingeater — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:18:38 PST

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Morning demitasse cup of coffee with pastries [Flickr]

thewanderingeater — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:18:29 PST

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Klatch Coffee

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Varieties of coffee beans [Flickr]

thewanderingeater — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:18:24 PST

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Klatch Coffee

- Costa Rica Cerro Paldo $13.95
- World's Best Espresso (WBC Blend) $15.95
- FTO Ethiopian Gedeo Worka (Organic) $14.95
- El Salvador Las Mercedes Pacamara $11.95
- Sumatra Bodhi Peaberry (Grade A Mandheling) $13.95

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Super Bowl 2012 Party At Home

Tina — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:11:32 PST

The starter spread, Cheese platter with Emmi Roth Cheeses & Vegetable crudité Yesterday was a great Super Bowl game as the New York Giants won! Woot! Beyond the sports fanfare, the Super Bowl is a food holiday, if you’re willing to admit it or not. Since I invited a group of 8 [...]

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Recap of Bocuse d’Or USA 2012

Tina — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:16:29 PST

The Winners of the Bocuse d’Or USA 2012 This past Sunday, I was invited by the generous people of KitchenAid as a VIP to watch Bocuse d’Or USA competition at The Culinary Institute of America at Hyde Park, NY. The view of the arena & Happy moment with Chef [...]

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Hot Doug’s in Chicago – Encased Meats Heaven

Tina — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:41:20 PST

Hot Doug’s and the line…before opening For the past few years, I heard so many great things about Hot Doug’s. Besides my meal at Alinea, this was my other highly anticipated stop. I know that this place was popular and has a cult following but I didn’t expect a line that...

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Alinea, Chicago – A Meal with A Touch of Mystery

Tina — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 04:30:48 PST

My copy of Alinea’s cookbook (without its slipcover) A friend of mine gave me a copy of Alinea‘s cookbook and it was part of my inspiration to head to Chicago earlier this month. The gorgeous, colorful photos and the food presentations looked very unique (though I can’t fathom of...

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The Purple Pig, Chicago

Tina — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:29:33 PST

Gate to The Purple Pig; Interior shots; A purple pig; The menu When I was doing my research for places to eat around Chicago and asking friends about this question, many mentioned The Purple Pig. Even I asked the friendly baristas and staff of La Colombe Torrefaction (Chicago) and they even said,...

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Chinese New Year Eve 2012 with Pat LaFrieda’s Whole Pig, Roasted

Tina — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:02:31 PST

Chinese New Year tray of togetherness, chocolates, tangerines; Pistachios from Wonderful Pistachios; Oolong tea and pistachios on the side Happy Lunar New Year, everyone! 恭喜發財! In Cantonese, Gong Hay Fat Choy! I wish you all much prosperity and happiness in the new year of the Dragon! One of the...

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La Colombe Torrefaction in Chicago

Tina — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:38:54 PST

La Colombe Torrefaction, Chicago: Exterior, Interior, delicate flowers by the window, baked goods display As probably most of you might know, I am a die-hard coffee nerd/addict. I do admit that I’m pretty spoiled by the coffee culture as I’m coming from New York City, I have access to...

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Chef Hiroyuki Sakai at Benihana’s Private Event

Tina — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:03:18 PST

Benihana: Exterior, one of its large dining rooms, Portrait of its founder Rocky Aoki, Large fortune cat, The Rocky Room Last week I was invited to Benihana‘s private lunch to celebrate their relaunch of their newly renovated space and their 48 years in the restaurant business. I took my...

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Visiting Vosges Haut Chocolat in Chicago

Tina — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:43:59 PST

Exterior, Interiors of Vosges Haut Chocolat in Lincoln Park, Chicago When I visited Chicago, I had to visit Vosges Haut Chocolat mostly because this company is started and based there. I came with a friend to their Lincoln Park, which is considered Vosges’ flagship. It is much larger shop...

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