The Chicago Barn Dance Company brings a taste of the country to the big cit
2009-10-07 01:16:00 Time to fire up this hootenanny! The Chicago Barn Dance Company meets every Monday night, along with other days throughout the week, to share the best moves the country has to offer. Surprisingly, most of the members are from the city and surrounding areas. I just assumed most of them came from the Appalachians and got lost, prompting them to form an underground club of partner swapping madness.But that wasn't the case. The Chicago Barn Dance Company is made up of regular folks like you and I, people who enjoy getting down to some wonderful live folk music. Barn Dancing incorporates many of the traditional varieties of dance, including square dancing, where couples form squares and switch partners. There's also...
Hypocrisy - A Taste Of Extreme Divinity (2009)
2009-09-22 06:52:00 Melodic Death Metal From Sweden (Ludvika)2009 | October 23rd | Nuclear Blast Records68,4 MB mp3@VBR207kbpsMySpace1. Valley Of The Damned 04:17 2. Hang Him High 04:35 3. Solar Empire 05:16 4. Weed Out The Weak 03:50 5. No Tomorrow 04:16 6. Global Domination 05:15 7. Taste The Extreme Divinity 03:36 8. Alive 04:22 9. The Quest 05:31 10. Tamed "Filled With Fear" 04:39 11. Sky Is Falling Down 04:32Total playing time: 50:09Click in "Read more" to get the link.
Lemon Chamomile Pots De Creme & A Taste Of Yellow
2009-09-17 18:57:00 Yesterday morning, I stood in the middle of the kitchen trying to find something, anything yellow that I could bake with. I thought I was finally ahead of the game for a change with recipes, writing, pictures, yet I had this nagging feeling that I was forgetting something. I was mumbling "yellow, yellow, something yellow" pacing the kitchen, opening the fridge, the pantry. Bill looked at me, banana in hand and exclaimed "That's yellow!". Read this post and you will understand why I immediately protested: "Non pas encore des bananes. Y'en a marre des bananes!" (no, no more bananas. Enough with the bananas!) Lemons would be nice. Lemon Pots de Creme would even be nicer.An hour later a baker friend stopped by with a small case of lemons. "Fell off the truck!" he said with a wink. I know it meant they had overstocked and they knew I'd find good use for them. "Oh yes! Yellow overstock! Please find a spot on my countertop" I thought while wringing my hands scheming. I did not have muc...
By: Tartelette
A Taste of Yellow: Mango and Blueberry Fool
2009-09-11 21:56:00 It was Barbara of Winos & Foodies who made me change my mind entirely about posting this recipe. I had something totally different planned but something that Barbara said on Twitter stuck to my head. See, she recently bought her first mango of the season - that in itself is not... [Read the rest of this post on my website]
50Fests #41, 42 & 43: Taste of Greece, Bucktown Arts Fest and Viva! Chi
2009-08-29 17:30:00 Check out the festival guide from our friends at Metromix! Two things:Why is it 50 degrees outside right now?This weekend's fests are FREE!...
Sexy chocolates. The taste of desperation!
2009-08-11 17:21:00 A bottle of wine and a box of these Karma Sutra chocolates says only one thing…but you still wont get any.via
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50Fests #30, 31, 32: Wicker Park Fest, Venetian Night and Taste of Lincoln
2009-07-31 16:00:00 Check out the festival guide from our friends at Metromix!...
24 Kilates of Aroma & Taste
2009-07-29 19:41:00 De nuevo he sido seleccionado para una promoción en Blogguz, esta vez de J&B, parece que entre whiskys anda el juego últimamente J&B cumple nada más y nada menos que 260 años de historia y para celebrarlo el artista holandés Remie Bakker ha creado dos iconos que representan las cualidades de esta bebida, el ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "24 Kilates of Aroma & Taste", url: "http://www.paranoias.es/24-kil-ates-of-aroma-taste/" });
Obama gets a taste of what he gave to Bush
2009-07-28 20:04:00 Normal 0 0 1 655 3735 Dennis Byrne, Ltd. 31 7 4586 11.518 0 0 0 President Barack Obama's effort to sell Americans on his economic So, Rahm, how does it taste?policies isn't working because his own campaign strategy has returned to haunt him. That strategy was designed to cajole voters into believing that former President George W. Bush wasn't blowing away the recession fast enough. Many Americans bought the argument, believing that Obama would do a better job. But now the same impatience that carried Obama into office is starting to bedevil his administration. Too bad; couldn't happen to a nicer guy....
50Fests #30, 31, 32: Wicker Park Fest, Venetian Night and Taste of Lincoln
2009-07-25 00:11:00 Check out the festival guide from our friends at Metromix! This summer is flying by at a crazy pace. Getting up to 25 was tough at times, but, now that I'm at 30, it feels like the days are zooming past me. Luckily, I have a GREAT weekend ahead. ...
So how does bug taste?
2009-07-22 21:48:00 Steve: Uh, I think I just ate a bug. Son #1: (nonchalantly, as if this happens every day) What did it taste like? Steve: Kinda insect-y.
Learning about wine: taste and see
2009-07-22 18:00:00 What is the best way to learn more about wine? This is a question that I get asked quite often, and my answer is always the same: Taste more wine. Experience is the best teacher when it comes to expanding your wine knowledge, but there is a difference between tasting wine and drinking it. We drink wine for pleasure; we taste wine to learn more about it. Drinking is easy enough: Pick up the glass, swallow and repeat. Our attention is more on the social setting and not necessarily on the wine itself. Perhaps we pause to comment on the flavor, but we quickly return to enjoying ourselves....
Taste of River North
2009-07-18 14:54:00 River North has the highest concentration of restaurants in Chicago, so it's only fitting that they have their very own taste....
linkssweetie wrote a new blog post: links of london can express your taste
2009-07-18 03:04:00 linkssweetie wrote a new blog post: links of london can express your taste & style Come here; let’s show you the most popular Links of London charms ornaments secretly. Famous and favorite designs, for people who appreciate the best. London silvers offers all kinds of exqusite Links of London Charms for your personal taste. We promise you can buy them at lowest price online.Angel says that links of london jewelry will ...
By: BackBeat
All My Taste Is In My Mouth? I Wish!
2009-07-16 03:23:00 Is there a doctor in the house?! Or maybe someone else expert in physiology? Or maybe someone who has experienced something similar to what I am going through right now? Because a funny thing happened to me two weeks ago; I lost my taste. Now before you start in with the jokes about my obviously pre-existing ...
By: Sharp Iron
50Fests #22 -23: African-Caribbean Festival & Taste of Chicago
2009-07-09 05:53:00 Check out the festival guide from our friends at Metromix! ...
Taste of Chicago Day 10
2009-07-05 15:00:00 It's the last day of the Taste of Chicago. This year's festival finishes up with Hannah Montana actor and Disney recording artist Mitchel Musso. Soccer fans can meet members of the Chicago Fire, the Jesse White Tumbling Team performs, and gospel and jazz fill the air from the Illinois Lottery Taste Stage.Sunday, July 5Cooking Corner11am Wilbert Jones, Healthy Concepts and Sergio Bondi of US FoodserviceNoon Chef Linda Szarkowski, Green Spirit Living1pm Lori Parett, Lori's Cakewalk2pm Shaun L. Raja, Palm Court, Special Events Mgr & Chef Patrick Crane, The Drake Hotel3pm Ying Stoller, Ying's Kitchen, Inc4pm Chef Hector Marcial, Mundial Cocina MestizaTaste Sports! Pavilion11am to 6pm Interactive sports such as volleyball, chess, track and much more!11am to Noon Bally Total Fitness Morning Work OutNoon to 1pm Chicago...
Taste of Chicago Day 9
2009-07-04 15:00:00 Happy Independence Day! The Taste Lottery Stage today is celebrating with Songs For Presidents. Kids can show their spirit by making patriotic crafts. And since the blues is an original American genre and the music Chicago's known for, it's only appropriate that legend Buddy Guy headlines tonight.Saturday, July 4Cooking Corner11am Derryl L. Reed, Smokin' Joe ProductsNoon Dublins own Stuart O'Keeffe1pm Chef David Richards, Sweets & Savories2pm Radio Legend - Steve Dahl, Bears Analyst Tom Thayer and Chef Hans, Trader Vic's3pm Chef Joey Morelli, Joey's Brickhouse4pm Chef Gloria Hafer, Washington RJD Culinary Institute/After School Matters5pm Jennifer Gavin, Executive Chef, Catered Excellence - Finalist, Hell's Kitchen, Season 4Taste Sports! Pavilion11am-6pm Interactive sports such as volleyball, chess, track and much more!11am to Noon Bally Total Fitness Morning Work Out1 to...
Virtual Beer Satisfies Every Sense - Except Taste
2009-07-04 02:00:00 Thinking of a cool, frosty beer after a long day at work or play? Just imagine cracking open a cold one... nice! Now you can experience the vicarious pleasure of popping open a beer or soda can anytime, anywhere, as often as you want.
50Fests #22 & 23: African-Caribbean Festival of Life and Taste of Chica
2009-07-04 00:32:00 Check out the festival guide from our friends at Metromix! Need some help sorting out your Independence Day weekend plans? I've got some fun festival plans ahead of me. Check this out!...
How to make smart choices at the Taste of Chicago
2009-07-03 17:02:00 The time has come when the annual Taste of Chicago has taken over our city. I know that majority of the food is not on my healthy list, however I find that I have to go at least once each year. Here are a few tips I can give you to help you stay focused as you wind your way from one end of Columbus to the other:1) If you feel you have no self control (and by no means is this a jab, we all have these moments) or do not want to overeat, buy a smaller amount of tickets. When you've used up your tickets see if you're still hungry. You may decide that you have had enough...
Taste of Chicago Day 8
2009-07-03 13:33:00 For many people today begins a long holiday weekend, and a great way to start the festivities is to see a demonstration from one of Chicago's favorite gourmet stores, Fox & Obel. You'll want to stick around until tonight because there are two fireworks displays downtown!Friday, July 3Cooking Corner11am Amy Donati, Fox & ObelNoon Michael Scicolonce, author of "1,000 Italian Recipes" & "The Soprano's Cookbook"1pm Chef Daniel Ovanin, Glen Prairie Restaurant2pm Luca Corrazino, Executive Chef, 312 Chicago3pm A.J. Rudis, Chef Chicago White Sox4pm Chef Angela Douglas, The Parrot CageTaste Sports! Pavilion11am to Noon Bally Total Fitness Morning Work OutNoon to 1pm, 2 to 6pm Chicago Machine1 to 2pm Meet and Greet Olympians and ParalympiansKids & FamiliesFamily Village11am to 2pm Meet your favorite Wiggles costumed characters, courtesy...
Ne-Yo performs at the Taste of Chicago.
2009-07-02 03:37:00 R&B singer Ne-Yo performs at the Petrillo Music Shell Wednesday evening at the Taste of Chicago. Ne-Yo recently won the BET award for Best Male R&B Artist.(Elizabeth Myers/RedEye)...
Cheap Beer Taste Test
2009-07-02 00:58:00 Given that I’m not exactly a person who is awash with cash, I have to find ways to save money on a regular basis. Since I don’t like to cut corners on the ingredients I use in my cooking, one of the places I have found I save a few bucks is in the ...
By: Deglazed
More Clips from the Broadway in Chicago Concert at Taste of Chicago
2009-07-01 22:30:00 Earlier this week Broadway in Chicago held a "concert" as part of the Taste of Chicago entertainment with performances of current and upcoming shows to hit the boards in the city. You can catch the performance by the cast of Mary Poppins here and Roger Bart and Justin Patterson from Young Frankenstein here. There was also performances by the cast of Jersey Boys and the cast of a brand new show Girls vs. Boys, here's a clip of Abuela Claudia singing Pacienca y Fe from the show In The Heights. She is joined on stage by members of the Niles North High School Choral Department - the creators of the show saw clips of the chorus performing songs from the...
Review of the Taste of Chicago
2009-07-01 19:04:00 We went to the Taste of Chicago earlier this week! Last year we also went and my review from then, still stands. What: Taste of Chicago When: Now through July 5 Where: Grant Park How Much: Strip of 12 tickets, $8...
Clips from the Broadway in Chicago Concert at Taste of Chicago
2009-06-30 19:30:00 You know, being a subscriber has it's advantages. Â I've been a Broadway in Chicago Subscriber for about 5 years now and last night got to take advantage of a show that wasn't in the theater.Last week I got an invitation to a VIP Reception to the Broadway in Chicago Concert that was held in conjunction with the Taste of Chicago. Â We had some great seats off to the side and at the same height as the stage and we got to eat as much Eli's Cheesecake as we wanted - it was yummy!But best of all, we got to see performances by the cast of Mary Poppins, In The Heights, Jersey Boys, Young Frankenstein, Girls vs. Boys, and 101 Dalmatians.Here's...
Taste of Chicago Day 3
2009-06-28 15:11:00 Think your kid oughtta be in pictures? Give them a shot with Green Screen Photography. If they're aspiring musicians inspire them with Paul Green's School Of Rock followed by the Battle of the Bands.Today's Taste Stage pays homage to successful bands of the past with cover bands playing music from the last 40 years, and Petrillo Music Shell hosts local favorites Lovehammers followed by The Wallflowers.Saturday, June 27Cooking Corner11am Humana presents healthy, sustainable cooking with Chef Greg ChristianNoon Chef Christopher Tong, My Private Chef1pm Chef Jackie Shen, Red Light2pm Chef Haley Bitterman, Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group, Louisiana3pm Dawn Jackson Blatner, RD, National Nutrition Expert, author of "The Flexitarian Diet"4pm Chef Tonya Valentine, Chant5pm Chef Jeff Muldrow, Va PensieroTaste Sports! Pavilion8am...
Look who's chowing down at Taste
2009-06-27 19:17:00 Our cameras caught plenty of folks getting their eat on at Taste of Chicago last night. If you're hitting up the fest this weekend, check out our finger-lickin'-good photo gallery and guide to get you through the day....
Taste of Chicago Day 2
2009-06-27 14:45:00 Who doesn't love cheesecake? Except for my lactose - intolerant mom, that is...For those of us who could dive into that creamy goodness, there's a giant one by Buckingham Fountain today, and Eli's is celebrating their 29th birthday by giving away free slices of cheesecake at 1pm.Saturday, June 27Cooking Corner11am Elena Marre & Erin Haswell, The Kids' TableNoon Lucinda Scala Quinn, host of "Everyday Food" PBS TV1pm Ana Victoria Belaval & Ana Belaval, reporter for WGN Morning News2pm Chef Patrick Quakenbush, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar3pm Devin Alexander, Host, Healthy Decadence, Fit TV, Author of "Biggest Loser Cookbook"4pm Laura Vaughn, Pastry Chef, Sikia Restaurant5pm Chef Daniel Humm, Eleven Madison ParkTaste Sports! Pavilion10am to 4pm Register for Race To Taste11am...
Taste of Chicago '07 vendor sued on the festival's opening day
2009-06-26 23:14:00 So the Taste of Chicago '09 opens today, if you haven't already checked out all the pre-event coverage.As I type this from the courthouse pressroom (and I'm starving, by the way), my very own sister is out there, just a few miles away, partaking in the summer festivities and sweating it out in long lines for massive turkey legs approximately the size of her head.Mmmm-mm-mmm. It beats work on a Friday afternoon, I gotta say.But that's assuming the food doesn't make you sick. Which, according to Karen Rudolph, is not a safe assumption at all. ...
Taste of Chicago 2009 gets underway
2009-06-26 16:57:00 The Taste of Chicago is back. It starts today at 11 a.m. in Grant Park. As one of the country's largest food festivals, Chicagoans and tourists alike look forward to sampling some of the best cuisine the city has to offer, but this year the Taste is slimming down. According to WGN Radio, there will only be 54 food vendors this year compared to last year's 63. Festival organizers say vendor participation decreased in an effort to better control city traffic and was not related to the economy. Per Chicagoist.com, all 54 food vendors are required by the city to "serve a minimum of two 'taste-of" portions,'" as part of the festival's emphasis on healthy eating. Some vendors will even...
Taste of Chicago: Opening Day
2009-06-26 16:41:00 In a little over an hour Taste of Chicago will get underway. This homage to our love of food begins at 10:45 this morning with an opening ceremony, and a ring of the dinner bell will open the festivities.This festival is so massive that it can be a bit overwhelming. As far as food goes, Hungry Z's got you covered with "Taste This, Not That." He would know - last year he stopped at 41 of the 65 booths - in one day! But there's a lot more to the taste than the food. There are activities for kids, a market, sports, and of course, live music galore. Check here every morning for the day's schedule of activities and concerts.Friday,...
Good eats? Taste's wackiest treats
2009-06-25 21:42:00 I haven't been to the Taste of Chicago since I was a child when I didn't dare indulge in anything but hot dogs and lemonade. The Taste opens tomorrow, and I plan on going back this year, but it won't be for the basics. Taking the time to compile a personal check list of bizarre, oddball foodstuffs was difficult, but may prove invaluable over the next few days. Here's to trying something new and diving off the deep end -- in some cases, quite literally. 5. Mango-cumin dusted fries -- VermilionThe office is abuzz over Vermilion's specialty fries, and for good reason. Mangos are tasty, yes? And french fries: also tasty. May there be no competition between fresh fruit and...
Where I Get to Taste Fine Cuisine for Fun
2009-06-22 15:28:00 I was honored to be one of three judges at the inaugural Nickel City Chef, a local variant of the popular "Iron Chef" series on Food Network. Today's competition pit Krista van Wagner from Curly's against Brian Mietus from Bacchus. Curly's is known for eclectic dishes, while Bacchus ...
By: BuffaloPundit
Photos: Taste of Randolph Street
2009-06-21 00:35:00 Between Friday's storms and today's stifling humidity and beautiful blue skies, it's been a wild weather weekend. But serious fest fans aren't about to let a little marble-sized hail stand between them and festival-ready eats from the likes of West Loop restaurants and lounges such as Izumi, De Cero, Veerasway, Alhambra, La Sardine, La Luce and Market. Here's what Taste of Randolph Street looked like on day one of the three-day fest. (There are some determined eaters here. No rain, but check out the skies in the backgrounds of some of these shots!) If you're thinking about heading out tonight (to catch Tinted Windows or Urge Overkill) or tomorrow (for The Ladies & Gentlemen, The Hold Steady and others), here's all your need-to-know info. Stay dry/cool/warm and don't forget...
Sushi Look Adds Taste to Issey Miyake's 'Pleats Please' Clothing Line
2009-06-09 18:18:00 Issey Miyake's "Pleats Please" designer clothing line is being presented in a most tasteful manner - by dressing up the fabrics to look like sumptuous sushi!
Taste Test: Subway Tuscan Chicken Melt
2009-06-01 00:34:00 Two things in my life remain constant. I pack lunch, and it’s a Lean Cuisine
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People May be Able to Taste Words
2009-05-28 16:04:00 From BBC News | Science & Environment | UK Edition: We are all capable of "hearing" shapes and sizes and perhaps even "tasting" sounds, according to researchers. This blending of sensory experiences, or synaesthesia, they say, influences our perception and helps us make sense of
Cute Pudding Cups Show Off Your Good Taste
2009-05-17 03:02:00 These delightful ceramic pudding mugs from FredFlare look sweet upside down, then flip to hold a cup full of coffee, tea or even Creme Caramel.
The Gnocchi Taste Test
2009-05-15 22:42:00 It has been a while since I have reported on a test-kitchen scenario on this blog. Heck, I think the only time I really remember doing that here was back when I was working on different varieties of butternut squash soup. But in my continued research as part of writing my cookbook, I came across in my various notes and cookbooks a collection of different ways to make gnocchi. I was astonished. I really thought this was one of those recipes where the culinary jury had handed in its verdict long ago: the potatoes are boiled and you then proceed with making gnocchi. But much to my surprise, I found several sources, all of which I consider to be very trustworthy, that had different methods of cooking the potatoes. Some said to boil, some said to steam and some said to oven-roast them. But what I found most interesting about these differences was the one thing they all had in common - they ALL said, no matter which cooking method they advocated, to cook the potatoes whole, with t...
By: Deglazed
Indiacakes wrote a new blog post: TASTE THE CAKES OF COMPANIONSHIP
2009-04-30 15:02:00 Indiacakes wrote a new blog post: TASTE THE CAKES OF COMPANIONSHIP Hello Friends, This is your Online Friend. I am here to share excerpts from some of the sweetest memories of my life. My marriage life is full of twist and turns. We came together through an arranged marriage. Both of us were introverts and it took a lot of time to even hold our hands, ... By 'cakeindia'
By: BackBeat
First Flavor Memorable Marketing: Taste Test Tryvertising
2009-04-29 12:00:00 An innovative marketing company is finally recognizing the power of taste in brand marketing and is helping food producers sell their products using more than just visual appeal. While historically, food and drink brands have marketed their products through sample packages distributed by mail or during taste test sessions at local grocery stores; First Flavor uses an approach that allows potential consumers to taste their clients' products that is less costly, more convenient, and rather innovative.
No, you taste like failed ideology, which is more akin to root beer: (The F
2009-03-24 03:33:00 It's a MiniBest!Here's a thought I had, the first of many, and a thought that just struck me as both sort of sad/sort of odd, just tonight:People only maked shaped cookies for special occasions.Weird, huh? We make shaped cookies for Christmas, and for Easter, and for Halloween, and maybe, if you're really into them, other occasions, like, I suppose, Arbor Day or Lenin's Birthday or something.But everyday cookies aren't shaped like anything but cookies. Why is that, I wonder? Is it only worth the extra effort to shape the cookies like something else if it's for a special occasion? Would people think it was weird if I baked shaped cookies for just a "Tuesday?"I bet they would. I bet if I went right now and baked cookies, nobody would say anything about it (other than Sweetie, who would likely say "I thought you said you were coming to bed. Why are you making cookies at 10 p.m.?")(What's oddly frightening is that she might not ask that last part. She might just figure tha...
TASTE @ HOTEL IBIS - BENCOOLEN, SINGAPORE
2009-03-22 08:54:00 It’s a new hotel along Bencoolen. A budget hotel but tastefully done. Doesn’t seems like a dodgy one. At least for now. =============Quoted from their website================= Ibis Singapore on Bencoolen is the first international economy hotel in Singapore and is located in the business and cultural centre. Its 538 modern rooms feature high ceilings and large bay ...
Obama Sushi Adds Good Taste to the Executive Brunch
2009-03-16 03:48:00 The "Obama Sushi" made by an exceptionally creative sushi chef pays tribute to America's 44th president in a most unusual - and dare I say, tasteful - manner.
Fresh new taste out of the closet
2009-03-06 21:23:00 dedicado a duas ou três em particular, mas tantas mais se dispensasse tempo para as conhecer melhor
By: O Melhor Amigo
Taste Test: Yummy Dough Edible Play-doh [Toy Fair 2009]
2009-02-17 17:25:00 From Gizmodo: It's genius: Play-doh you're supposed to eat. But should you? It's surprisingly tasty, if overly sweet, like dense sugar cookie dough. It's also a bit chalky, but without restraint, children and... Read the whole article
Kutcher?s Bad Taste
2009-02-12 05:02:00 Just when I start to think that I may like Ashton Kutcher after all, he does something that proves that he really is just an immature 10-year-old at heart and that, no matter how old his wife is, he will never change. Now he has decided to take one of the biggest Hollywood scandals and ...
Kutcher?s Bad Taste
2009-02-12 05:02:00 Just when I start to think that I may like Ashton Kutcher after all, he does something that proves that he really is just an immature 10-year-old at heart and that, no matter how old his wife is, he will never change. Now he has decided to take one of the biggest Hollywood scandals and ... |
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