- March 10th, 2011
- lisa
- 4 Comments
Step right up! I’m here to tell you of the grand expanses, the wonderful treasures to behold, of sweets and treats to bestow upon the tongue. Intangible lovely mixes that will spoil you...
- March 6th, 2011
- lisa
- Comments Off on Southport Grocery caters?
A lot of folks know us for our brunch menu or our cupcakes or the grocery. Something we may get skipped over for though is our catering. Thats right, the...
- February 28th, 2011
- lisa
- Comments Off on Hand-picking the right wines
Might come as a surprise to some, but we carry wine. Yeah, you know that big dark wood thing near the check out? It’s packed full of tasty wine that...
- February 18th, 2011
- lisa
- Comments Off on Best Chicago Breakfast?
What’s your favorite breakfast? Where do you go to fill the morning rubbles in the old tummy tomb? Is it a pile of pancakes? A handmade lump of the tastiest sausage? What...
- December 17th, 2010
- lisa
- Comments Off on truffle truffle – So good they named it twice
Truffles, easily made, but infinity tough to perfect. That is for us commoners, but for those with the chocolate version of the Midas Touch, like Nicole at truffle truffle, whirl the ingredients and textures...
- December 15th, 2010
- lisa
- 1 Comment
A wise man once said “the times they are a-changin’.” Sure, he meant the greater social structure of America and the world at large, but I thought I’d marginalize his...
- December 7th, 2010
- lisa
- Comments Off on Holiday Stroll – A night in photos
There were droves of people in most stores, usually too many to get any worthwhile photos. Here are those up to snuf: The “This is Lakeview” LAMP party How would you...
- December 2nd, 2010
- lisa
- Comments Off on Nice Cream – local tasty handmade ice cream
It’s a feat to find a great ice cream that sources local ingredients and is also locally made. There are a few out there, but few are doing as tasty a job...
- November 29th, 2010
- lisa
- 3 Comments
In world where coffee shops slop in copious amounts of over sugared versions of vanilla or cinnamon, there is a maker of syrups slaying the dragon of over-sweet: Jo Snow....
- September 18th, 2010
- lisa
- 1 Comment
There is a popcorn out there made for real foodies, and it’s known as Red Pandora – handmade popcorn with gourmet flavors. Popcorn? Sounds good. Sure does. Yeah, we have...