Years ago there was a restaurant called the Savoy in financial district in downtown Chicago. I don’t remember much about the space itself, only that I thought it was really chic fine dining for back in the late 1980s. One of the things I loved was the fruit soups. Each day they offered a different … Continue reading »
For the Valentine’s Day Edition of In the Kitchen with Marjaneh, we were going to make homemade heart shaped Oreos Cookies with the filling and everything. But once we got started, my mom thought it was waaaaay too much sugar and waaaaay to chocolate for a bunch of 2nd graders. So, we just made really … Continue reading »
So, my mum has invited me to do some posts on her blog. I’m going to call my bit, ‘In the Kitchen with Marjaneh’. And, what a cool way to kick off – a party. Not just any party. One of my bestties had her 5th birthday party not too long ago at this cute … Continue reading »
Invited to a Football (Soccer) Party to view AFCON? Or is it ‘the AFCON’? Or to see the Orange Cup? I have no idea. I have never used any in my life. I’m not into American Football either. But, I do know what you can make and to take to the party. Goat Cheese & Roasted … Continue reading »
I actually remember where I first had Thai food. It was when Thai 55 first opened on 55th and Everett in Chicago sometime in the 90′s. By then there were few good Asian cuisines around. Though sushi had taken off. But, before the likes of PF Chang, a higher end Chinese restaurant chain, which was founded … Continue reading »
Peach Ice 2 large peaches or 4 small, peeled, pitted, sliced and frozen. 10 fresh mint leaves and extra for garnish 1/4 teaspoons minced ginger 2 oz. simple syrup 3 oz. bourbon, whiskey or scotch 1 cup ice Makes two servings. Add all ingredients, except garnish, to a blender bowl and blend until smoothy like, … Continue reading »
We Interrupt Your Regularly Scheduled Posting to Bring You This Very Important Announcement: PEACHES. Coral. Sweet. Juicy. Delicious. I had the next few weeks all planned out in my head and on my grocery list until….I walked into to the grocery store and the first thing I saw was a table ablaze with beautiful sun … Continue reading »
How do you like your Margaritas? Frozen? Salt? No salt? On the rocks? Straight up? Shaken? Stirred? Top shelf? Before the Mojito splashed onto the scene. This legendary Mexican cocktail was my fave. Stirred, salted, straight up and slightly top shelf. (I will spring for the good Tequila but not I am not willing to … Continue reading »
