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How to Segment an Orange

segment an orange

Segmenting (or supreming) citrus is a great way to remove the bitter taste of the pith & dress up any dish. This is a basic knife skill you can master with a bit of practice in one day! Use a sharp chef‘s or parring knife to get clean cuts. 1| Slice off the top and bottom […] Read More

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ICP: Buzz Killer Espresso Review

Buzz Killer Espresso Review

Buzz Killer Espresso Review I’m sorry Oak Park, but there’s a new Park in my life- I’m quickly falling for Wicker Park. Adorable shops & cozy cafes have stolen my heart. Last ICP review was for another Wicker Park spot, Bru Cafe, and I had debated doubling down cafes on the same day (though Buzz is technically Bucktown, Bru […] Read More

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Chicago April Events

Chicago April Events

April 2     River North Donut Fest Old Crow Smokehouse River North, Sat 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Donut Tastings From Chicago’s Favorite Donut Shops & Bakeries, & 3 Drink Tickets Valid For Beer, Mimosas, Irish Coffee or Adult Hot Chocolate. Lots of freebies included with ticket. Use promo code: Chi20 for $15 off $50 ticket price. […] Read More

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Easy Pasta Dish Pasta Al Pomodoro

Easy Pasta Dish Pasta Al Pomodoro

In an effort to cook more but not spend hours in the kitchen, pasta dishes always seem like the best go-to. But how can you elevate the sauce jar dump to something truly savory? Pasta Al Pomodoro is an easy and light way to intensify your basic sauce. In just 30 minutes you can have […] Read More

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Curly Hair Updo: French Twist & Crown

Growing up I had no idea how to deal with my curls. My mom would try to relax it and encourage flat ironing as a way to manage. Special events always meant spending 2 hrs smoothing out every kink. So many years of dead ends and frizz. Thankfully Pinterest & Tumblr have made learning about “naturally […] Read More

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