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Monthly Archives: January 2008

Dinner: Soup and Salad

I’m crazy addicted to Rick Bayless’ Mexican Everyday. It has taken over my life, or, at least my meals. Living a half-mile from a fantastic Mexican grocery with fresh, authentic ingredients helps. Last night, I tried the Mushroom-Potato Crema with Roasted Poblanos. It’s a creamy soup that’s low on fat and calories. [...]

Cheer up!

  It’s a gray day in Chicago. Here are some flowers to brighten your day.

Joyful Oatmeal Cookies

I think these may actually be called “Scotchies” because instead of raisins or chocolate chips, these oatmeal cookies have butterscotch morsels. Mom should really get props for these because it was a phone call from her, frantically searching for an oatmeal cookie recipe, that inspired them.

The Back Story
My mom had recently moved, and in [...]