- September 20th, 2012
- lisa
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At a time when it seems both Bourbon and those cast away barrels all seem to be finding their way into things, from off-ended spirits to dark beers, we couldn’t...
- September 13th, 2012
- lisa
- Comments Off on Chalet Suzette – Cool Soups for Warm Days
Chalet Suzette has been on our shelves as a dark horse of super tasty soups. They are inconspicuous in their subtle labeling and simple looks. But open a can and...
- September 5th, 2012
- lisa
- Comments Off on Passion House Coffee – Perfectly Pitched Beans
In a city where it almost seems that our cup runneth over with luxurious coffee beans, from the “big” coffee folks down to the tiny places, all feeding our desire...
- August 28th, 2012
- lisa
- Comments Off on To Market To Market – Dips To Make You Jiggety-jig
There are a those times when family or friends just show up, or pop in just a bit too early for dinner, or heck – sometimes you are too busy...
- August 24th, 2012
- lisa
- Comments Off on McClure’s Chips – Potatoes, Meet Pickles
In the days that are mixed between stuffing pickles in a jars and prepping cucumbers to be pickled – there had to have been some downtime. A time where McClure’s...
- August 13th, 2012
- lisa
- 1 Comment
Hot Fudge, it’s pretty close to the best thing to top ice cream with. It’s like stepping inside the way-back machine to a time when your treat for being a...
- August 8th, 2012
- lisa
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We love caramel, and we love chocolate. There really is no hiding either fact. Enrobe your caramels in super delicious ultra-fine chocolates? Our interest is peeked for sure. But Amella...
- July 26th, 2012
- lisa
- Comments Off on Askinosie CollaBARation™ Bars – Zingerman’s & Licorice
Having eaten through our first round of CollaBARation bars, we thought we should give the others a go. To our delight the renowned ‘El rustico’, which previously only sold at...
- July 20th, 2012
- lisa
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Lately, is seems we cannot get enough of Salted Caramel. This time around we’ve picked up their Carousel Cookies. They are the cookie-answer to those who just can’t get enough...
- July 18th, 2012
- lisa
- Comments Off on Illinois Sparkling Co’s Stereo – Turned Up To 11
Illinois Sparkling Co is a pretty awesome winery, this we know. We know they make fantastic bubbly from the hearth of Illinois. We know their passion for getting things ‘right.’...