I mean, look at it. It’s gorgeous. The weather is cooler in the evenings, and now it’s dark at 7 p.m., which I think means it’s officially pot roast season. This one is available until …
Posts by Jessica Hammie:
In my kitchen with Antoni Porowski
In anticipation of Antoni Porowski’s visit as part of the PYGMALION festival this week, Jess reviews his new cookbook.
Treat yourself to lunch at Common Ground
Last week, I stopped by Common Ground Food Co-op for a few grocery items, and since it was lunchtime, I picked up lunch for myself and my husband. I ordered a bacon, egg, and cheese …
A look at the 2019 Artisan Cup & Fork
The Land Connection’s fourth annual fundraiser was last weekend at Bluestem Hall in Urbana.
Join the U of I School of Architecture in celebrating women
The University of Illinois’ School of Architecture is hosting a Women’s Reunion and Symposium September 26th through 28th. Did you know that in 1878 the U of I was the first institution in the U.S. …
Here’s a look at lunch at Sitara
Just about two years ago, a kitchen fire at Sitara caused the restaurant to close for a long while. The Indian restaurant reopened earlier this spring. Last weekend I stopped in for lunch, and the …
Harvest Market has some good apple cider doughnuts
While social and cultural summer may be over after Labor Day, it’s technically still summer for another few days and I am avoiding all fall things (don’t get me started on pumpkin spice). That is …
Have you been to Neil St. Blues recently?
If not, you should visit. I included the mac and cheese as one of the five things you should consume this month, but there are plenty of other things that were quite delicious. When I …
The Bread Company now serves late afternoon tapas
The Bread Company on Goodwin in Urbana will now serve tapas from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday though Saturday. Bread Co. is already an excellent place to meet for lunch or dinner. The addition of …
Here’s what I think of the blended cereal killer drink at Pandamonium
Did you read my suggestion in this month’s Five things to eat or drink in C-U? I suggested trying the cereal killer blended beverage at Pandamonium Doughnuts because “it looks and sounds tasty AF.” Well, …