• What is it Wednesday? – Raw Cacao Nib

    What it looks like? What is it? Raw cacao nibs are basically the puriest form of chocolate.  They are cacao beans that have been peeled and crushed to make a crunchy flavorful chocolate treat.  It’s similar to an unsweetened chocolate…

  • What is it Wednesday? – Sriracha

    What it looks like? What is it? Sriracha (pronounced SIR-rotch-ah) is a thick, like ketchup, chili sauce that adds spice to whatever it is added to.  It’s a wonderful mix of fresh chilies and garlic. fyi…Some people refer to this…

  • What is it Wednesday? – Vitamin D

    What it looks like? What is it? Vitamin D is a fat-soluble prohormone, which encourages the absorption and metabolism of calcium and phosphorous.  Vitamin D is not naturally found in most foods. Health benefits? Vitamin D is important for many…

  • 2011 Taste of Chicago

    I can’t believe I haven’t done a post about my visit to the Taste of Chicago.  I’ve been going to this event for over 5 years and each year I love it! The Taste is an outdoor food festival that…

  • What is it Wednesday? – SPF

    What it looks like? What is it? SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor.  SPF numbers came about in 1962 to measure a sunscreens effect against UVB rays. Sunscreen is used to block ultraviolet light from damaging skin.  There are 2…