tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post4958402796925087189..comments2024-03-04T04:09:12.742-06:00Comments on Quiet Life: Food. Chicago. July.Donna Boucherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06699431983937413613noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-72533272982092091432013-07-10T08:34:44.027-05:002013-07-10T08:34:44.027-05:00Loving these food details! We were back in Chicag...Loving these food details! We were back in Chicago area last week and thought of you as we stopped in the Popcorn Shop in Wheaton while staying with mother in law. Tiny tiny and their casual counting of small individual candies of various prices was quaint. Wish they sold delicious cheese popcorn instead of regular popcorn but hey, it's a tiny place! Enjoy your quiet week. Carol S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03899522405793498550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-39632025733492847632013-07-09T18:05:59.345-05:002013-07-09T18:05:59.345-05:00You've been to Lanai?!!! No one's EVER bee...You've been to Lanai?!!! No one's EVER been to Lanai. My brother was married there, and it's virtually all of Hawaii I've seen!stephseefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10651078191088887064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-30142094019419552592013-07-09T16:38:12.109-05:002013-07-09T16:38:12.109-05:00{{{LIKE}}}{{{LIKE}}}Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08274481412344071315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-40751624163221015552013-07-09T16:35:27.621-05:002013-07-09T16:35:27.621-05:00I've never had both butter and cream cheese, s...I've never had both butter and cream cheese, seems like here in Kansas City its one or the other too... too funny<br /><br />PS I am not a Cheese Cake Factory fan, I think the menu is too large, the portions are way too large and the price is too high for no better quality than you get. Maybe its worth getting the actual cheesecake but I've always gotten way too much food and had such "sticker shock" that I've never had any. Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06097880461727575640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-71189279477560601992013-07-09T16:31:54.195-05:002013-07-09T16:31:54.195-05:00Al's been to Nookies and loved it. All Chicag...Al's been to Nookies and loved it. All Chicago hotdogs are awesome! <br />I love a poppy seed bun and a pickle spear with my hotdog..shhhhh I use <br />ketchupkathy bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534431969086721507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-4013720543389302482013-07-09T15:51:05.551-05:002013-07-09T15:51:05.551-05:00We call it pop, too, Susan, and pop really isn'...We call it pop, too, Susan, and pop really isn't on my list of must haves, but when I do, an A&W root beer would hit the spot!Julienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-38541533337877891222013-07-09T15:27:13.615-05:002013-07-09T15:27:13.615-05:00Oh I am late to the party today!
(I've had a ...Oh I am late to the party today!<br /><br />(I've had a guest here from the States; a dear friend who I've known since back in my Anchorage days :-)<br /><br />It's been fun to take her to my favorite places to eat around here.<br /><br />I LOVE a Chicago style hotdog. YUM!!! Also when home in Illinois, I love to go out for a big American style breakfast. At a Greek diner would be ideal. yummmm.<br /><br />Up in Anchorage, when visiting my dad, we go to our favorite burger spot and it is so dee-lish.<br /><br />Last but not least, when home I have Mexican food whenever I can, preferably in Anchorage where they have some great spots, especially Carl's where they make a kick you in the pants Margarita. (and my brother drives :-)<br /><br />now I'm hungry! Thanks Donna for this foodie recap.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08274481412344071315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-68131578412915774082013-07-09T15:23:21.707-05:002013-07-09T15:23:21.707-05:00HP for Ginny! Perfect!
I only drink soda when I&...HP for Ginny! Perfect!<br /><br />I only drink soda when I'm in the States - maybe ONCE per visit - and it's usually an A & W Rootbeer. yummm! Soda really does fill you up. Or as we call it in Alaska: Pop :-)Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08274481412344071315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-56275052804500151122013-07-09T14:31:07.808-05:002013-07-09T14:31:07.808-05:00John was thinking he would go enjoy the backyard, ...John was thinking he would go enjoy the backyard, but he couldn't pull himself away from the baseball/theology/knife sharpening conversation we were having (-: <br /><br />The only thing missing was you!<br /><br />DiDihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15059289426772353330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-45673317784334991282013-07-09T14:28:40.281-05:002013-07-09T14:28:40.281-05:00Carol,
You would have loved this place in Healdsb...Carol,<br /><br />You would have loved this place in Healdsburg. Spanish speaking TV in the corner, pointing to the menu to order, no "Napa Casual" outfits. And the enchilada sauce....was INCREDIBLE. If I spoke Spanish, I would have gone to the kitchen to find out what in the world was in that sauce. <br /><br />And I am the girl who vividly remembers the Portuguese soup on the island of Lanai during a vacation in 7th grade. What 12 year old remember soup from a Hawaiian vacation? Me.<br /><br />Love,<br />DiDihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15059289426772353330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-29181491038719972432013-07-09T12:44:22.109-05:002013-07-09T12:44:22.109-05:00I must be juicing again..because I'm finding m...I must be juicing again..because I'm finding myself reading your recap over and over. And, pretty much, in life, it's all about the guac. :)stephseefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10651078191088887064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-14622259134702635282013-07-09T12:43:16.764-05:002013-07-09T12:43:16.764-05:00In other words, I feel your pain!!!In other words, I feel your pain!!!stephseefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10651078191088887064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-60865749796432111352013-07-09T12:42:59.208-05:002013-07-09T12:42:59.208-05:00Our kids are off soda AND milk - we're poundin...Our kids are off soda AND milk - we're pounding water-only. I know how frustrating it is when they drink their hunger away. Grr...stephseefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10651078191088887064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-29055452185536285352013-07-09T12:40:29.701-05:002013-07-09T12:40:29.701-05:00Donna, this is my kind of vacation recap! It's...Donna, this is my kind of vacation recap! It's ALWAYS about the food.<br /><br />I was downtown with my girlfriend. We were going to pick up lunch at Chipotle. My friend's daughter overheard that and shook her head. No. You will not go to that gringo restaurant. So she took us to a hole in the wall cafe, ordered for us in Spanish. THE BEST food, the best guac I've had in my life. That was seven years ago and I still think about it, I still drool.Carol in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01857397650456513967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-53027479689684901532013-07-09T12:36:28.102-05:002013-07-09T12:36:28.102-05:00Chicken curry salad sounds amazing right now. And ...Chicken curry salad sounds amazing right now. And I'm thrilled that you had a great meal at Dan and Val's house. When they come to visit, or we go there, I resent needing to use the bathroom. I know I'm gonna miss a great conversation. Carol in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01857397650456513967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-79191534979826279142013-07-09T12:35:07.802-05:002013-07-09T12:35:07.802-05:00We always try to eat at the mom and pop type place...We always try to eat at the mom and pop type places....<br />gives you a true feel for wherever you are visiting...<br />we have met some of the nicest people this way too...<br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-42797133799715936242013-07-09T12:30:12.012-05:002013-07-09T12:30:12.012-05:00All the places you mentioned sound like good place...All the places you mentioned sound like good places to eat. I especially used to like going to bakeries when I could still have wheat products. Our youngest son was like Katie and would order and then not eat, so we caught on and my husband and I would take turns ordering only an appetizer and finish our son's meal. We talked about waste a lot while the boys were growing up since my parents who lived through the Great Depression lived with us and now our youngest son as an adult is really responsible about food. My husband's sister and her family would not let their younger kids order their own food and had everyone share food choices. Once our youngest nephew told the server he was only allowed to eat scraps. That ended up being a family joke and often when they would go out my SIL would not order and would be the one to eat scraps/share a meal. Lots of young families around here are going on stay-cations this year and exploring restaurants and activities within driving distance of home. We enjoy watching Guy's Diner's Drive-ins and Dives...he is a character. So happy you had a fun time in Chicago. love and prayers, jepAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-35917518118422359582013-07-09T12:29:32.394-05:002013-07-09T12:29:32.394-05:00Been missing it here...a lot. Too busy at work to...Been missing it here...a lot. Too busy at work to breathe it seems.<br /><br />Since we are vegetarian, I guess I'd choose Big Star for the fries and limeade. It looks like a great place for people watching :) Love that you went on a little TV tour; even if it didn't meet the hype it would be a fun "treasure" hunt.<br /><br />Hope Katie is staying cool at camp. You and Ginny have fun!<br />Julienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-89152032090112357052013-07-09T12:04:45.463-05:002013-07-09T12:04:45.463-05:00Hmmm....I think Big Star sounds the best. That po...Hmmm....I think Big Star sounds the best. That pork taco with pineapple sounds delicious. I'm so glad you had a fun vacation with your family. And I think it is very cool that you purposely went to places you had heard about on T.V. What a fun adventure.<br />Debbie Z.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-45123222186067526172013-07-09T11:35:45.891-05:002013-07-09T11:35:45.891-05:00I would jump on the tacos - definitely - and limea...I would jump on the tacos - definitely - and limeade. Love a good limeade made with real limes, especially in summer. Thanks for a fun day in the blogosphere! Always enjoy your writing and pictures. Have fun with Ginny. She's such a cutie.Sonjasunshinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-86503574398645149672013-07-09T11:34:38.282-05:002013-07-09T11:34:38.282-05:00Julie hostessed at Cheesecake Factory while a fres...Julie hostessed at Cheesecake Factory while a freshman at DePaul. I could tell you about the training she had to go through, it has helped her in life and her career. We used to love to go eat there and people watch. Jerry Springer lives or lived in the building and he was always there. I always have good food...lately all I get is the BLT salad and take half of it home. BIG portions!<br />Kris SchwarzAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-1274198007833015082013-07-09T11:19:01.513-05:002013-07-09T11:19:01.513-05:00Good advice Janice!
Good advice Janice!<br /><br />Donna Boucherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699431983937413613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-27564525971945652902013-07-09T11:17:33.122-05:002013-07-09T11:17:33.122-05:00This post has made me very hungry! It all sounds ...This post has made me very hungry! It all sounds delish. And it sounds like a fun time with the girls!<br /><br />Um, I think you should read Harry Potter to Ginny!<br /><br />and...please stop giving Katie sugary drinks before every meal!! water, lots of waterJanicenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-67339915342928524392013-07-09T11:16:48.919-05:002013-07-09T11:16:48.919-05:00* in whose universe does Sonoma autocorrect to Son...* in whose universe does Sonoma autocorrect to Sonkma????<br /><br />Di (-:Dihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15059289426772353330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-47016589600759833862013-07-09T11:14:48.868-05:002013-07-09T11:14:48.868-05:00Kuma sounds good to me...because the architecture ...Kuma sounds good to me...because the architecture looks so beautiful. But I do not like being hot!<br /><br />I dream of visiting Chicago someday...but I have been to two foodie havens recently: the Sonkma Valley and San Francisco. Tied for best food in Sonoma area was a hole in the wall, English not required Mexican restaurant that was super inexpensive and the flavors were amazing...and a high-end bistro called Cindy's Backstreet Grill (I <br />think), that served fantastic chicken curry salad, a marshmallow chocolate dessert and an unforgettable rose wine. Yumola. San Francisco's favorite meal was eggs and bacon at Carol in OR's brother's house. Great food, fantastic coffee, and the best kind of conversation. <br /><br />But Chicago, someday!<br /><br />Thanks for the foodie recap. <br /><br />DiDihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15059289426772353330noreply@blogger.com