In addition to Thanksgiving, a tradition has been started called Friendsgiving. They invite friends to their place, and they all enjoy a holiday meal with each other. If you have been invited to spend Thanksgiving with your friends, you may want to bring a dish that is very fall-like yet different from all of the common side dishes…
Tag Archives: Food
Aug
05
2019
Many chefs will feature a signature dish inspired by personal preferences and created as an original offering at their restaurants. Many times a signature dish will become closely associated with a particular chef or restaurant and eventually take a place among cookbooks once the secret recipe is revealed. You can create your own signature culinary…
Jul
01
2019
With the warm weather in full swing, it’s time to throw an outdoor party. We hope our Presidential Towers community members in Chicago, Illinois, find these party tips helpful! Inviting Your Guests The key to any memorable gathering is intimate conversation and laughs. You won’t get either of those things by filling your guest list will…
May
20
2019
Having a breakfast bar in your Chicago, IL apartment is most definitely a nice touch for life at home, but this one nifty kitchen feature can be a lot of help when you are entertaining guests. Higher than counters and just the right height to be deemed a bar, there are several ways you can use this…
Apr
15
2019
In case your wine and spring fare pairing skills have gotten rusty over the long winter, here are 5 suggestions perfect for spring meals! Pasta Primavera and Pinot Grigio Pinot Grigio is a bright wine with enough acidity to cut through the creamy sauces used in pasta primavera. Choose one with a fruity bouquet to go…
Apr
01
2019
If you're like most residents of apartments in Chicago, you've welcomed the flowers, foliage and blue skies of spring with a happy heart. Here are several suggestions designed to make your picnic fabulous at enjoying the changing season! Keep It Classic There's a reason why classic picnic foods include cold fried chicken, pinwheel sandwiches and watermelon — these are easy as…
Oct
01
2018
Do homemade cookies automatically put a smile on your face? Maybe it is the memory of being irresistibly drawn into the kitchen by the aroma of cinnamon, buttery goodness. Perhaps you recall biting into a just-out-of-the-oven, heavenly confection filled with melting chocolate chips, toasted pecans and sugar. Whatever you love about cookies, National Homemade Cookies Day is the…
Sep
24
2018
If you're one of those who joyfully anticipate their first bite of freshly baked apple pie once the fruit begins to ripen in the fall, you're in luck—harvest time is here, and kitchens all over the country are filled with the aroma of apple pies baking in the oven. However, the same apple pie recipes get old after…
Jul
09
2018
Great barbecue is hard to beat. It’s a meal and an experience. We’ve gathered a few recipes you’ll want to try this summer and fall. Remember, when you’re planning to craft these barbeque delights, the grills available on the BBQ deck of our Chicago apartments are an excellent place to do so! Delicious Barbecue Recipes Grilled Cumin-Rubbed…
Jul
02
2018
The city of Chicago is known for robust urban living and offers the very best in metropolitan life and culture. However, not everyone is aware that Chicago is also a source for some of the best fried chicken in the country. National Fried Chicken Day is on July 6, but any day can be fried chicken day…