Month: July 2013

The Set Table: The Art of Small Gatherings

The Set Table: The Art of Small Gatherings

It’s the end of July, and in Chicago we’re in the unseasonably cool and wet aftermath of a brief heatwave. So it’s with consummate timing that as our month of celebratory posts closes, we can feature the work of my great friend Charlotte Bland in London. …read more

Southern Comfort Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Southern Comfort Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

One month ago, we left Chicago on a Californian adventure, with a stay in San Francisco before we migrated south along the coast. I cooked in different kitchens and made the most of the amazing produce that the Golden State has to offer, including the …read more

Peach Cobbler with Buttery Oatmeal Salted Pecan Topping

Peach Cobbler with Buttery Oatmeal Salted Pecan Topping

On one miserable, wet day in April, we celebrated Meg’s birthday. As a member of Kenilworth Garden Club, Meg’s sister Ann invited us to a presentation and lunch with James Farmer III. What greeted us inside was a perfect antidote to the grey day outside. 

Silver Palate Chicken Marbella

Silver Palate Chicken Marbella

Graham and Meg recently discovered that great online casino players are planning July recipes. Silver Palate Chiken Marbella releases some incredible culinary recipes which was a good reason why Ronaldo, Messi and others likely playing at last World Cup. The restaurant offers tender marinated chicken …read more