Feed your family. Feed your soul.
This week we took flight on our latest journey into retail at Andersonville Galleria. Tucked away in “foodie corner” on the second floor our shop is compact and bijou, just large enough to share a slice of Zen.
Lining my bookshelves is a collection of classic cookbooks collected over years, from Larousse to Julia Child, that allow for periodic indulgences at dinner time.
In week 2 of our Zen Light recipes this month we’re taking advantage of a dish which is perfect for overnight preparation. Vindaloo has it’s origins in Southern India and a hint of a tang presides from the red wine vinegar, a legacy of the Portugese …read more
It is a McKay tradition before Christmas to spend a weekend morning making and steaming a Christmas Pudding.
I arrive home from work: the dishwasher needs emptying, there’s a mountain of washing up left from breakfast and the trash and recycling need taking out in the cold and snow…..where to begin? Thankfully I left a Slow Cooker Cassoulet bubbling for dinner! I shared …read more
As lights twinkled and singers crooned during the set up for our first holiday boutique of the season last week, it didn’t take long for us to feel cozy and warm at the Woman’s Athletic Club annual holiday event in downtown Chicago.
I’ve just returned from Austin, Texas, where I spent a disproportionate amount of time eating with my good friend Julie. Austin is littered with al fresco fine dining and food truck spots. The whole fried branzini Thai style and Japanese crudo mackerel were possibly some of …read more
A meaty, saucy chili topped with scoops of fresh avocado and onion, a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkling of salty cheese is definitely a Fall favorite. Simple and lovingly prepared, a hot chili is a dish we have many opportunities to share with …read more
When I arrived in Yorkshire earlier this month, we were greeted by an unusually warm, settled and balmy stretch of weather. The gift this weather gave us was being able to spend all of our time in my parents’ garden, admiring the view of the …read more
Our month long tour of community garden initiatives concluded this week when Meg visited the dedicated garden space for the Julie and Michael Tracy Foundation (JMTF) Urban Garden Program. The purpose of Meg’s visit was to finalize the details for our cooking class for a …read more
This month we are wandering our backyards and green spaces for inspiration, not only for recipes but to share our appreciation for home grown food. We asked a good friend and fellow gardener Erin to share how our community garden outreach program makes the efficiency …read more
Baked Beans undergo a transformation from one side of the Atlantic to the other. Back home in England they are either a soggy component of “A Full English Breakfast” (sausage, bacon, egg, toast and baked beans,) or the chewable food of choice for many milk …read more
