Fresh, vibrant, crunchy radishes with a generous scoop of fresh butter and a sprinkle of crunchy sea salt accompanied by fresh baguette is a simple, classic French summer dish. Stop in at Le Café Français on 3 Place de la Bastille (4th arrondissement) in Paris order this as a light lunch with a chilled glass […]
With so many projects on my plate and several more exciting ones coming up, I need to stop and take a moment to catch my breath. I felt like cooking something simple and decided a basket of fresh baked rolls would be nice, plus I would get to play with dough! I should tell you […]
During my recent visit to Chuck’s: A Kerry Simon Kitchen, I had a chance to interview Executive Chef Scott Simon about his personal style, the culinary scene in Chicago, and how he got started in the culinary field; here is what he had to say. Describe your cooking style in 3 words? Familiar. Approachable. Fun. […]
Spring time has finally arrived in Chicago and the streets are busy with hungry locals and tourists in search of something good to eat and all of Chicago’s best restaurants are ready with new spring menus to entice them. I recently had the pleasure of dining at Chuck’s: A Kerry Simon Kitchen to sample their […]
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