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4th Annual Chicago Pop-Up Bake Sale for No Kid Hungry on 5/11/13

May 8, 2013 By theBrideScoop Editor Leave a Comment

Everyone loves a good ol’ bake sale ~ especially when the proceeds benefit such a great cause! Be transported back to your youth and join My Daily Find Chicago – along with some of Chicago’s best and brightest bloggers, writers and foodies including our very own Gourmet Rambler – as they present the 4th Annual Chicago Pop Up Bake Sale Benefiting “No Kid Hungry.” Show your support on Saturday, May 11, 2013 from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at 900 North Michigan Shops (Level 2). Chicago’s favorite food bloggers, writers, editors, reporters and media personalities will sell their special home-baked goods at the Chicago Pop Up Bake Sale to raise funds that will help eliminate childhood hunger in the United States.

4th Annual Chicago Pop Up Bake Sale for No Kid Hungry on 5/11/13

Pop-Up Bake Sale for No Kid Hungry (Photo from www.mydailyfind.com)

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FOOD FRIDAY: Great Cake Rebellion

May 3, 2013 By Food Editor ~ Gourmet Rambler Leave a Comment

I don’t like cake. That is no secret (see my previous article Let Them Eat Tarts!). I can hardly be alone in my aversion to run of the mill wedding cake, right? So, I looked into it. By the power vested in me by the Almighty Google, I do declare: there are lots of cake rebels out there and their versions of wedding cake are nothing short of spectacular!

Wedding Tart (Photo from www.farm3.staticflickr.com)

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FOOD FRIDAY: The Wedding Planners Try Cake

January 4, 2013 By theBrideScoop Editor Leave a Comment

Anthony and Desiree visit Cake Chicago for The Wedding Planners to discuss wedding cake trends with owner Mary Winslow and try some of their ugly truffles and damn good cookies!

Sweet Confections by Cake Chicago (Photo by Rush Darwish)

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Favor Thursday ~ Hint of Peppermint

December 20, 2012 By The Favour Shoppe Leave a Comment

Just because it’s not “fun in the sun,” doesn’t make it any less wonderful a season! From housewarming fireplaces to snowy hilltops and holiday cheer, winter embodies joy and love. Embrace this snowy wedding season with our adorable Personalized Winter Mini Mint Favors that look like little drops of snow.

Winter Mini Mint Favors ~ Item #EB2211W (Photo from www.thefavourshoppe.com)

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Afternoon Tea is Lovely Respite From the World!

December 19, 2012 By theBrideScoop Editor Leave a Comment

Six days until Christmas! Excited? Stressed out? Ready for 2013? The Wedding Planners hosted a lovely afternoon tea for our fellow hospitality industry peeps yesterday at The Signature Loft in Chicago.

Afternoon Tea is Lovely Respite From the World!

Lovely Afternoon Tea with The Wedding Planners (Photos by Desiree Dent)

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FOOD FRIDAY: ‘Tis the Season to Enjoy Chocolate Pairings

December 14, 2012 By Guest Writer Leave a Comment

During the holidays, I’m always looking for a fun and easy way to entertain guests. One of my favorite simple parties is a dessert and beverage pairing party. Here, friends gather together to enjoy a variety of delicious Green and Black’s chocolate creations, served alongside the perfect wine, beer or spirit. Below are some of my Green and Black’s flavors, along with beverages that bring out the best in the organic, fair-trade chocolate.

FOOD FRIDAY: Tis the Season to Enjoy Chocolate Pairings

Green & Black ~ Chocolate Tasting Party! (Photo by Gourmet Rambler)

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FOOD FRIDAY: Twelve Days of Foodie Christmas

December 14, 2012 By Food Editor ~ Gourmet Rambler 1 Comment

‘Tis beginning to look a lot like… a shopping frenzy! With holidays fast approaching, it is getting more and more stressful. Have foodies in your life in need of a perfect gift? Check out Gourmet Rambler‘s Twelve Days of Foodie Christmas shopping guide!

FOOD FRIDAY: Twelve Days of Foodie Christmas

Gourmet Rambler Celebrating Twelve Days of Foodie Christmas (Photo by CAZ)

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FOOD FRIDAY: Thought for Today ~ Bobby Flay

December 14, 2012 By Guest Writer Leave a Comment

I think cookies are sort of the unsung sweet, you know?
They’re incredibly popular.
But everybody thinks of cakes and pies and
fancier desserts before they think cookies.
A plate of cookies is a great way to end dinner and
really nice to share at the holidays.
~ Bobby Flay

FOOD FRIDAY: Thought for Today ~ Bobby Flay

YUM! (Photo from www.valleynaturalfoods.com)

FOOD FRIDAY: Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice

December 7, 2012 By Food Editor ~ Gourmet Rambler Leave a Comment

Holidays are here! The streets are sparkly, the air is fresh with evergreens and wood smoke, and the time has come to indulge in all things delicious. So, question is: what is green and black, scrumptious and on every woman’s wish list? Try Green & Black’s, a line of organic fair-trade certified chocolates. With milk, dark and white varieties available in a plethora of flavors, like mint, almond, toffee, ginger, and espresso among others, there is sure to be something to please any chocoholic on your list.

FOOD FRIDAY: Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice

Green & Black’s ~ Chocolate Tasting Party! (Photo by Gourmet Rambler)

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Happy Hour by The Martini Diva ~ Chocolate Mintini

November 30, 2012 By The Martini Diva Leave a Comment

If you like After Eight Dinner Mints, you’ll love this candy martini. The creamy mint center of the candy is replicated with Peppermint Schnapps and some cream and the chocolate gets a double whammy with the chocolate vodka and the Dark Creme de Cacao.