Simple Cooking: Balsamic Strawberry Basil SaladFestivals. Movies in the park. Bikes. And… strawberry and basil. These are all sure signs that summer might be here to stay. Welcome the heat and try our strawberry basil salad this week. The tang of the vinegar mixes with the sugar and sweetness of the strawberries for a refreshing... continue reading on Chicagoist
Get More Crawfish: Headsuckers Ball at McGee's TavernPhoto by Kymberly Janisch. Did you make it to the Southern last night for the crawfish boil? And did you make it to Toon's over the weekend for theirs? If you missed out on these crawfish extravaganzas, don't despair. There is yet another opportunity for you to get your... continue reading on Chicagoist
Simple Cooking: Chocolate Covered StrawberriesYour mom called. She's sick of your "hug coupons" and hastily purchased carnations. She wants you to show that you really care this Mother's Day, so give the poor woman a break and give her the gift of chocolate. And strawberries. They are very easy to make, and we'll show... continue reading on Chicagoist
Simple Cooking: Chocolate Chip Banana BreadLast week we showed you how to use leftover oranges, so let's move onto bananas this week. It's a royal bummer when your bananas go over-ripe. They're brown and squishy and no longer suitable for regular consumption. When your bananas go brown, toss them in the freezer and save them... continue reading on Chicagoist
Simple Cooking: Orange Tea SweetenerWinter is wrapping up and spring is well on its way, which means that citrus season is coming to a close. If you have a big ol' bag of oranges still sitting around, here is a way to use them (peels and all) to make your own orange sweetener.... continue reading on Chicagoist
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