June 14th, 2025 My neighbor Hala and I have a great thing going between us. I’ve made cakes for her and her family for celebrations, taught her…… Read more “Wah Jee Wah”
Author: Tammy
Ha Gow and Pierre Hermes’s Chocolate Sables
Natalie’s 24th birthday was last Saturday, July 20th. When I imagine what she would’ve look like as a young woman, sadness overwhelms me. I miss her so much.…… Read more “Ha Gow and Pierre Hermes’s Chocolate Sables”
HaiSous Vietnamese Kitchen
May 30, 2025 HaiSous in Chicago offers an Imperial Hue Tasting Menu. If you are wondering what makes Hue cuisine different from other Vietnamese regional cuisines, you…… Read more “HaiSous Vietnamese Kitchen”
Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
May 29, 2025 We placed our orders, wishing we were hungrier. Everything looked and sounded so good. If we hadn’t eaten so much the night before, we…… Read more “Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits”
Kasama
May 28, 2025 Tammy’s take: When I heard that there was a Filipino restaurant in Chicago with a Michelin star, I had to try it. This was…… Read more “Kasama”
Jim’s Polish & Pequod’s Pizza
May 27, 2025 Right after checking into the Chicago Cambria Hotel at 8pm, we drove to Jim’s Original Polish Sausage Stand. The famous stand has been in…… Read more “Jim’s Polish & Pequod’s Pizza”
Writing Again! -July 2025
Sweet Strawberries & Sesame Balls Our loyal readers may wonder, “Where have you been? Why did you take another long break after your last posting?” I’ll answer…… Read more “Writing Again! -July 2025”
It’s My Birthday and I’ll Cook If I Want To
Birthdays are big for our family. One year when we were in Lake Tahoe, Natalie waited outside of Auntie Bev’s door, patiently sitting on the floor, holding…… Read more “It’s My Birthday and I’ll Cook If I Want To”