Monthly Archives: March 2012

Dinner at Barcito (Tavernita)

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

Last Saturday, we went to Gene Siskel for a screening of a Romanian movie (The Phantom Father) as part of their annual European Film Festival. A few of us decided to have dinner afterwards, and I suggested Tavernita or Mercadito. … Continue reading →

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Bibimbap with Asparagus, Beef and Egg

Posted on March 26, 2012 by

Of course I bought more asparagus , and while I was trying to figure out how to incorporate it into my dinner, I came across this Korean rice bowl recipe on Bon Appetit. Friday after work, I barely made it … Continue reading →

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Bacon Wrapped Asparagus with Hoisin Dipping Sauce

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

I think it was about two weeks ago (I know, I am behind in posting), when I went to the grocery store to quickly buy some groceries when I saw the first batch of spring asparagus!!! I was so excited … Continue reading →

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Guinness all the way: Irish Beef Stew and Guinness Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Posted on March 20, 2012 by

And I am back to blogging after a short break. These past two weeks have been pretty intense at work, with trying to get data for a meeting, finishing experiments for a grant quarterly deadline, organizing a thesis defense party, … Continue reading →

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Farmers Market is just around the corner

Posted on March 14, 2012 by

I have just come back from a fabulous long weekend in California, to a gorgeous Chicago with temperatures in the 70s and we may even break the 80s today! If you live on the west coast, it’s probably hard to … Continue reading →

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Sam Adams Chocolate Bock Beer Cupcakes with Tangelo Buttercream Frosting

Posted on March 6, 2012 by

Maybe it was the news about a cupcake ATM, maybe it was my craving for chocolate, but last Thursday night I found myself in the kitchen whipping up a batch of cupcakes. And what better way to make cupcakes then with … Continue reading →

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Eggless Waffles

Posted on March 4, 2012 by

After I bought my flaxseed meal, I looked on the bag to figure out how to mix it with other flours, but instead I found info on how to use it as an egg substitute! So today, I found myself … Continue reading →

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Julia Child’s Mousseline au Chocolat (Chocolate Mousse)

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

I am not sure what is about French names, but food definitely sounds better in French. Mousseline au chocolat sounds smooth, indulgent and comforting, exactly how this dessert is. I made this dessert to go with the steak from Julia … Continue reading →

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