Stuffed Olives // Encurtidos, Madrid ES

Assorted stuffed and marinated Spanish olives from Encurtidos at Mercado de San Miguel in barrio La Latina. Man oh man Continue reading →

Churros and Chocolate // Café Central, Tarifa ES

Crunchy chewy Spanish donuts served with thick, rich hot chocolate for dunking. Churros are made from dough pastry (water, flour, Continue reading →

Manchego with Rosemary and Olive Oil // Baco y Beto, Madrid ES

Fresh local Manchego cheese sprinkled with rosemary and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. Served with crisp, sweet red grapes, Continue reading →

RECIPE // A.T.O.M. Bagel

This is the first recipe I have posted. It is a super easy but incredibly delicious one. I spent a Continue reading →

Spinach Omelette // Melrose Diner, Chicago IL

A fluffy 3-egg omelette stuffed with spinach and buttery brown mushrooms and topped with melted yellow cheddar cheese.  Served with Continue reading →

Mo’s Milk Bar // Vosges, Chicago IL

Creamy 45% deep milk chocolate with hickory smoked uncured bacon and Alderwood smoked salt. Anyone who says that bacon doesn’t Continue reading →

Box of Jars // State & Lake, Chicago IL

Three delicious jars filled with 1) crushed chickpeas, thai chilis, and clementine marmalade; 2) shrimp, fennel, and scampi sauce; and 3) Continue reading →

Viola Truffle // Vosges, Chicago IL

41% deep milk chocolate with a candied violet flower. This lovely little truffle is as smooth as can be with Continue reading →