Chicago Foodie

Fall Into Farmers’ Markets

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Fall is upon us, but that is no reason to give up on your love for Farmers’ Markets!  This past weekend, the Logan Square Farmers’ Market moved indoors to continue to support local farmers, bakeries, and other foodie businesses.  The Logan Square Farmers’ Market moved to a new location and is now inside an old […]

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Nourishing Notes

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Everyone loves getting a good card for your birthday, to get well, or favorite holiday.   I discovered a company called Nourishing Notes a few years ago at the Renegade Craft Fair in Wicker Park.  I fell in love with these foodie greetings cards and now give them to many of my foodie colleagues and friends.  I have […]

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Bayless Brunch and Hot Chocolate Event

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Saturday, March 30th I hosted a foodie networking event with Melissa Joy Dobbins called “Bayless Brunch and Hot Chocolate Demo.” We invited foodies, registered dietitians, chefs, and food writers/bloggers to join us at the Frontera Grill for brunch. Guests enjoyed brunch selections that included: Iroquois Hot Cakes, Red Pozole, Chilaquiles with Red or Green Sauce, Eggs a la […]

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Chicago Food Trucks

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On September 12th, the Chicago Dietetic Association (CDA) held their first annual dinner meeting on the UIC campus.  As current chair of the CDA Programs Committee, I wanted to spice up this event and expose our members to some local Chicago food trucks.  One hundred of our members enjoyed the tastes of three different food trucks […]

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