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2012 Good Food Festival Chicago

As far as making up for things I’ve missed in years past, I’ve been on a bit of a roll. I finally made it to Restaurant Week (even though I ended up getting the full menu), and just the other day, I ...

20 mar 12

iNG Restaurant: The Best F-iNG Meal of My Life

I’ve always managed to miss Chicago’s Restaurant Week. Somehow I’d never remember it until it was already occurring, and there’d be no reservations left at any of the places I...

16 mar 12

Catching Up.. What’s New in the World of PopArtichoke

Hey there! Here’s an update on the state of things here in PopArtichoke Land: Well, I’ve been busy, which you can usually assume if I’m not posting a lot. Also, just like last Febr...

13 mar 12

Balsamic Pork Chops with Cherry Sherry Sauce

Some people get very excited about all things pork. I’m not one of them. Give me a juicy, tender pork chop, though, and I’m one happy girl! I love to marinate them in balsamic vinegar, as the sweet...

31 jan 12

Italian Polenta with Chicken Sausage, Mushrooms & Kale

The best way to plan for Chicago weather is to plan for just about anything. Last week it was 45ºF, which is incredible for this time of year. On Thursday, the first real snowfall of the season cam...

16 jan 12

Candy Cane Cookies ‘n’ Cream Ice Cream

Remember when I showed off the delightful package of holiday cookies I got from Tofugirl? Well, I also shared a few photos of the brownie bites I had made, but only mentioned my other holiday creati...

10 jan 12

Top 10 PopArtichoke Posts of 2011

As the New Year dawns around the world (still a few hours left of 2011 here in Chicago), I thought I’d round up some of my most popular posts from the past year! (P.S. You can click on the tit...

31 dec 11

Holiday Goodies Galore!

A couple days before Christmas, I got home from an exhausting day at work and plopped down in a chair. I had a lot of last-minute holiday baking to do, but all I wanted to do was relax. As I tried to...

30 dec 11

Rosemary Raisin Almond Crisps

It all started when I discovered Trader Joe’s Rosemary Raisin Crisps. Almost instantly, I was hooked. Problem was, like any addiction, it was starting to get expensive. Not that they’re r...

24 dec 11

Adventures in San Francisco: Sally’s Famous Fishwich and Alcatraz Island

During my San Francisco trip, I got to do most of the things I’d hoped to do. One thing I didn’t get to see was the redwood forest, since I realized it was farther outside the city than I...

08 dec 11

Adventures in San Francisco: Mangosteen, Radiolab and Club Mallard

In case you didn’t know, I’m a huge nerd. A food-bloggin’, bento box makin’, theremin playin’, nihongo learnin’ nerd. I’m also an NPR nerd, so when I found o...

28 nov 11

The Great Thanksgiving 2011 Recap!

Turkey Day has come and gone, but before we move on to the next holiday, how ’bout a recap? Some of you might remember last year, when I cooked nothing for my family’s Thanksgiving feast....

26 nov 11

Happy Thanksgiving!

Here’s wishing everyone a delicious, fun, and safe holiday! Eat lots of food, give thanks, and enjoy yourself!  

24 nov 11

Foodbuzz Festival 2011: Day 3 – Brunch!

To wrap up the events of the Foodbuzz Festival, we all headed to Perry’s on the Embarcadero to enjoy a delightful brunch. The place was airy and sunny with great views of the bay. Tables were...

17 nov 11

Foodbuzz Festival 2011: Day 2 (Taste Pavilion)

For the Taste Pavilion portion of the Foodbuzz Festival, I headed down to a place called City View at the Metreon. It lives up to its name with a stunning view of downtown San Francisco. Inside the g...

17 nov 11

Foodbuzz Festival 2011: Day 1

Hi everyone! I just got back from an amazing trip in San Francisco, and I have soooo much to share with you! I’m actually quite proud of the amount of activites I packed into 9 days, but I̵...

16 nov 11

Potato-Wrapped Salmon Fillets: Stunning, Yet Simple!

  Culinary Artistry by Andrew Dorenburg and Karen Page is one of my favorite books to peruse, along with their infinitely inspiring Flavor Bible. The former is all about the element of art in c...

01 nov 11

Greek Green Bean Salad (and my Grand Return!)

I’m baaack! Sorry for the long blogging hiatus; I’ve missed you all so much! It’s been a rough couple of months: a tough breakup, a long search for a new place to live, moving, problems with the el...

25 oct 11

I’ve Been Tagged!

The other day, my friend Ping of Ping’s Pickings let me know that she’d tagged me in a 7-link challenge! It’s a fun way to showcase your own posts… but indeed, a bit of a cha...

15 aug 11

Ginger-Mirin Shrimp

Here’s another recipe I came up with for my opera-themed party for my sister. I made these delicious shrimp for the “Madame Butterfly” dish. Although I butterfly-cut the shrimp, t...

08 aug 11

Broiled Mussels with Chive Foam

Here’s one of the recipes from my opera-themed cocktail party for my sister. As I mentioned in that post, I recently got a molecular gastronomy kit. That’s right… I’ve found...

01 aug 11

Foodbuzz 24×24: A Night at the Opera

This month I was lucky enough to be chosen to participate in Foodbuzz’s 24×24 event. It’s a fun, monthly project in which 24 bloggers are picked to make a meal, all in 24 hours. My ...

01 aug 11

Candied Orange Slices

Hi guys! It’s been a bit since I’ve posted but I have a great reason why: I’m preparing a very special cocktail party for a very special someone! I don’t want to give too mu...

29 jul 11

Cherry-Chipotle Beef Ribs

When I came across this gem by Steven Raichlen of Barbeque U fame, I couldn’t get it off my mind. Cherry + chipotle + beef? Hell yes! It starts with a intoxicating spice rub, and finishes wit...

17 jul 11

How to Cook and Eat an Artichoke

Well, it’s hard for me to believe, but today is my blogaversary. Yep, it’s been one whole year since I started PopArtichoke, and what a year it’s been! Many, many thanks to all of...

22 jun 11

Kumquat-Lemongras s Chicken

For the longest time, kumquats were nothing to me but a funny word. Turns out, they’re about as bonkers as their name! Kumquats are a citrus fruit, but they’re itty bitty, bite-sized thin...

19 jun 11

Please Welcome…. PopBento!!

I can’t believe I haven’t mentioned it here yet, but I’ve got a new website! I’ve been talking about it for months now and it’s finally come to fruition… here it ...

08 jun 11

Fettuccine with Artichokes, Peppers and Fontina Cheese Sauce

Last week I showed you how to easily make fresh egg fettuccine without even needing a pasta machine, but this week I’m going to offer a way to eat it, which is even easier. Well, you have to c...

10 may 11

Dessert at Ciao Napoli Pizzaria – A Review by Logan Square Foodie

A friend of mine has joined the exciting world of food blogging, and of course I wanted to offer him a warm welcome. His blog, Logan Square Foodie, seeks out tasty bites throughout Chicago’s L...

09 may 11

Chilaquiles

It’s rare for me to get excited over breakfast foods, but chilaquiles is a notable exception. This classic Mexican comfort food is brimming with zesty flavors, making it a very special morning...

05 may 11

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