Caffeine is Not My Lover

Move Over, Nabisco

It seems as if eons have passed since I last shared a dessert recipe with you. Truth be told though, it’s really only been 4 posts. Why, you may even think from all these savory postings that I don’t have much of a sweet tooth. That would be untrue. Very untrue.

Sorry John, I’m 5 Years Late on the Chicks!

I’ve talked about my best friend a few times before (like here, and here, and oh, here too). I think she holds the record of “blog nods”, not counting the hubby of course because mentioning him just sorta, well, it comes with the territory so to speak. Have I ever talked about her husband though? [...]

The Mysterious Case of Blended Salmon

I suppose I’ve seen salmon patties in the grocery store before. In fact, I’ve even seen tuna patties. I can’t say they caught my eye in any special or unusual way. Usually, if I’m at the fish counter I’m drooling over the halibut anyway, so the salmon doesn’t really catch my eye no matter what [...]

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the Chik

is a city girl from the South,
counselor of genetics, wife,
feline mom, friend, sister,
daughter, gastronome,
traveler, culinary graduate,
and blogger.

the Pastry

was born 'n raised on Southern fare: cornbread, pound cake, pe-can pie, chicken pastry. a move to the Second City led to discovering a passion for food. that love, trips home, and epicurean travels coalesced. here I am.