Back From Chicago
Happy Belated Fourth of July!
Sorry I wasn’t around to make any red, white and blue desserts, but we spent the week in Chicago – a city I love dearly, but only in July. Okay, just kidding. I love Chicago all year round, but July is a great time for Texans to visit. Compared to here, it’s breezy and cool and the weather is amenable to plenty of outdoor activities.
I’ll talk more about it later. For now, here are some pictures.
I didn’t take a laptop, but I did stop into a little Internet cafe to log onto Cookie Madness and briefly scan comments. Thanks to all of you who commented and/or tried something – especially Debbie….who made the coconut pie and the lemon squares. Your comments were much appreciated.
Did you go to Taste of Chicago? That is what I miss most of my 1 1/2 years of living there!
Yes, clearly I make too many desserts. There is always an occasion around here though. I have the kind of house where there are always people coming in and I like to have desserts or food to share. Today I am going to make your Hershey Bar Pie for about 8 kids tomorrow. Also the Apple Cream Cheese bars from the Mix It Up With Betty contest. Those are one of our favorites and I have made those with both apple and strawberry. Yum.
We were in Chicago at the same time! Looks like you had fun too. Glad you are back
Chicago I understand has great food. Is there such a thing as Chicago style cookies?
I understand Chicago has great food. Is there such a thing as Chicago style cookies?
Good question. When I was in Chicago, I noticed the same cookies all over the place — Monster cookies (which weren’t true monsters, just big cookies), brownies and oatmeal cookies. There must be some central bakery that pumps out these giant cookies.
The Chicago food scene is completely overwhelming. It was hard to pinpoint the definitive cookie among all that food. Maybe I should go back?
Oh Whew!
I am so glad you were on vacation! There has been so much in the news about flooding/rain in your area. It had me concerned for you and your family.
I am glad you are back!!
Your trip pictures are great! What was the best thing you had to eat at the TOC?
Hi Therese,
I am debating whether or not to write a full trip report. Trip reports are often more fun for the writer than the reader, if you know what I mean. But I do have some recommendations which I’d like to share.
As for Taste of Chicago, I didn’t eat that much there and don’t have an opinion. There were some unusual offerings, though. One thing I remember was “pizza in a cone”.
Welcome back Anna! It sure does look like Fuzz had a great time! We loved the picture of her and “the old lady”… as if!
Welcome home, Anna. The pictures are great. So is the new recipe.
There are lots of cookie shops out there, small and large. One of them is Carol’s Cookies, they sell out of Whole Foods. I remember when I first moved there, we were at my father-in-law’s, and my husbands friends came over with these great big cookies. They were good, until the friend had to point out that my husband had dated Carol’s daughter – and too bad, he could have been heir to Carol’s cookies! That just ruined my appetite.
Just a thought about your debate on your trip report. Go ahead and write one up and have a link for it to read elsewhere. That way those who don’t care, don’t have to read it. I for one would love to hear about it. I love to hear about what people see and what interest’s them when they travel. I’ve barely been anywhere so it’s fun to hear about other places. Just a thought.
Welcome back! Ahh, Chicago, the NYC of the midwest.
When I visited, I loved going to “Caribou coffee.” Oh, the pizza was amazing, too. I can’t remember where. It started with a G.
Amela, that’s a funny story. I’m sure it wasn’t too funny for you at the time — or maybe it was
. I forgot all about Carol’s Cookies. Maybe I’ll order some.
Debbi, that’s a good idea.
Emilie, maybe you are thinking of Giordano’s pizza.
I thought you were away -no new recipes! Great photos – Fuzz is so cute in her zoo hat. Looks like Todd was eating the ‘ol 96er in the steak photo. What a nice vacation!
So funny! I was in Chicago visiting my mom at the same time too!