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I gave myself a month to get ready for the move to Chicago, and I have to admit, a month’s time isn’t nearly enough.  There’s still lots to do and I start my new job nxt week.  Amidst the packing, logistics, and goodbye visits, it’s been pretty strenuous.  The movers came today and my apartment is pretty much barren, ‘cept for a stool, small table, and a few pots and pans.
My Internet service will be disconnected very soon and I have yet to schedule service at my new place.  I’ll …

Last night, I left Pure Food and Wine mildly satiated and was in search of a filling desert joint.  I was craving cake to be more exact.  Plugging in the word “dessert” into the Yelp search bar, Momofuku Bakery and Milk Bar popped up and it was just two blocks away.  Seeing that Angela and I had never been there, there was no better time to go and get a sugar fix.

Upon entering, the senses are filled with scents of butter and sugar, it’s exactly how a bakery should smell.  …

Can vegan food be fancy?  It sure can be.  Can vegan food be tasty? Yes.  Can vegan food be fancy and tasty?  Sometimes.  So was the case at Pure Food and Wine in New York City.  My friend Angela and I went there to celebrate her birthday.  The restaurant specializes in raw food and nothing is heated above 118 degrees so that the enzymes, minerals and vitamins in the ingredients are preserved.  It was a typical Tuesday night and the place was rather barren at 7 o’clock, but half an …

I posted the picture shown above on my Facebook Home Cooking Album and one of the comments I received was, “was that served to you? otherwise, that’s too much effort for food when i’ve just woken up…”.  It’s interesting, many people view breakfast as a fast and effortless meal.  Even I have been guilty of this.  Ever since I learned that I have to relocate to the Midwest in less than a month, it’s as if somebody hit the fast forward button.
When I woke up yesterday day morning, I told …

Before hitting the airport, I made sure I had time to fit in breakfast and lunch.  Since I spent yesterday walking mile after mile, today was spent near the hotel area and Michigan Avenue.  Have you seen the water fountain inside the entrance of Water Tower Place?  It’s pretty spectacular.  I was craving something filling, warm, and sweet.  I rarely crave for sweets, but I had decided to give in to the temptation.  Today’s breakfast was at the Original Pancake House.

I arrived around 10:15AM and there was a line.  If …

Today was my second day of the “Getting to Know Chicago” trip. With the apartment hunting behind me, I can finally focus on exploring the city and try out some eats while I’m at it. So far, I’m enjoying the vibe that the city is giving off, but the wind chill and the cold makes it really tough to breathe in a breath of fresh air. None-the-less, the idea of living in the heart of the city is very exciting.
I started the day a bit late. …

Well, I’m exhausted as I’ve been up since 5am, but I’ll do my best to write coherently.
Today marks my first full day in Chicago.  I came to the city with low expectations, well, it’s more like no expectations.  I just returned to my hotel room after a long day of apartment searching with the folks over at Apartment People.  A special thanks to Bruno and Jennifer in the 51 W. Huron office are in order!
I’ve been up since 5am and I took an early flight over from Newark …

It’s been a while since I’ve posted a recipe.  Here’s a marinade that I’ve been using for the past month for chicken breast.  The flavor is rather light with hints of the garlic and shallots.

Ingredients
3g of chopped garlic
3g of chopped shallot
3/4 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of ground coriander seed
1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon of mirin
1 tablespoon of sake
1lb of chicken breast, cut into strips or cubes

Chop up the garlic and shallot, and mix them together with the rest of the ingredients.  Add in the chicken and marinate …

Another magazine bites the dust, this time around, it’s Gourmet Magazine.  I’m a subscriber to the magazine and I’m sad to see it go.  After 68 years of publication, it will cease publishing in November.  Does this mean I’m not going to get my money back?

Culinary genius Alton Brown is making his way across America to promote his recent book, Good Eats:  The Early Years.  This is the first of two volumes, with the second one making it’s way to store shelves in fall 2010.  His book tour starts this Friday in New York City, with his final destination being Norcross, GA.
Book tour dates, location, and times:
New York City
Friday, October 9
Barnes & Noble – Union Square
7PM
New York City
Saturday, October 10
Food & Wine Festival
12:30PM
New York City
Sunday, October 11
Food & Wine Festival
12PM
Boston
Tuesday, October 13
Brookline Booksmith at Coolidge …