Arancini, or little oranges, are so named for their shaped and color. I have another name for them, which may not be appropriate for this particular forum. Risotto is one of my favorite, go to meals. While a little time consuming to prepare, it’s a totally doable weeknight, one dish dinner. The question with risotto …
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Long time coming: Longman & Eagle
Despite an absurd wait, having our party of 8 split into two, traveling to the far flung reaches of Logan Square: Longman & Eagle was one of the very best food experiences I’ve had in a long time. The drinks were creative (bourbon and whiskey heavy) – a bourbon “mint julep” was complex and delicious. …
Rustic Home, Homemade Ravioli
Following a relatively successful venture in making homemade fettuccine , I graduated to the next order of difficulty, homemade ravioli. I call them rustic, because frankly, the result was… rustic. I went out and bought a ravioli cutter/stamp like this one from Amazon - although I found mine randomly at TJ Maxx of all places for $3, …
