- April 24th, 2012
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- Comments Off on Stonewall Kitchen Dipping and Simmer Sauces – Tasty Jars of Fresh Food Memories
It’s hard to talk about fancy food, and even harder to speak about jams and jellies, with out mentioning Stonewall Kitchen. We, of course, have been long time admirers of their work...
- April 12th, 2012
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On our hunt to find great drinks to have in our cafe, we kept coming back to ginger ale. It’s bright flavor and mild ‘spiciness’ makes it great compliment to...
- April 4th, 2012
- lisa
- Comments Off on Recipes from our Chalkboard: Lucero Peach Balsamic Vinegar
One of our older recipe sheet, but still just as awesome – just like the Peach Balsamic Vinegar it self. peach pork chops 2 parts Lucero Peach Balsamic Vinegar 1...
- March 30th, 2012
- lisa
- Comments Off on Heritage Bikes – Bridging a Gap
Just eleven blocks south on Southport (and a small turn down Lincoln Ave) a bike shop has sprung up – er… coffee shop. Well, both, really. In the long lines of...
- March 29th, 2012
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- Comments Off on Recipes from our Chalkboard – Sausages and Kraut
featuring our Kraut and Beer Shallot Mustard Serves 4-5 1 pint Southport Grocery kraut 2 tablespoons butter 4 slices bacon, chopped 1 yellow onion, peeled & sliced 2 sprigs fresh...
- March 21st, 2012
- lisa
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A hip and refreshing ‘urban barbeque’ plopped itself down between Bucktown and Wicker Park by a man and his father bringing their restaurant and barbeque experience up from Florida. But Lillie’s Q...
- March 19th, 2012
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We love Askinosie, heck – their Sipping Chocolate has made other chocolate drinks seem… flat. Well, they went and got us all in a foodie frenzy – by partnering with...
- March 14th, 2012
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Buying a pack of gum or a stack of mints is one of those things you pick up on your way out. But we’ve put a conscience effort into the...
- March 8th, 2012
- lisa
- Comments Off on Our New Broccoli Salad – Lemon, Peanuts, and A Whole Host of Flavor
You may have already noticed, but we wanted to take a second to pull the spotlight on our new broccoli salad. Some would ask, what – exactly – is so special about...
- March 7th, 2012
- lisa
- Comments Off on From Our Kitchen – Beer Shallot Mustard & Jalapeno Mustard Kraut
Because what would the midwest, Chicago, and their accompanied tasty encased meats be without the great accoutrements? Our new Beer Shallot Mustard comes from our strong Wisconsin background and our...