MiLam reviews nutritious, prepared, chow-time meals from Factor 75, a Chicago meal delivery service geared toward performance, fitness, and distinguished eating. In a word, yes. In three words, oh hell yes.
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Cakes Under the Influence
CAKES UNDER THE INFLUENCE alcohol-infused, cocktail-inspired cupcake kits + DEEP EDDY flavored vodkas + SOCIAL POWER HOUR = awesome VERTIGO SKY LOUNGE party that leaves my head spinning.
Jerky Party: A Firehouse Jerky Review
miLam taste test of Chicago-based Firehouse mild, pepper, and hot jerky and beef sticks: thumbs up.
Firehouse Jerky
Retired Chicago firefighter Bernie Volk makes his Firehouse jerky and beef sticks with a controlled smoking process. They make a great snack.
Swap It Chicago & a SpritzBurger Review
miLam plans to attend a “Swap It Chicago” food exchange at Orangetherapy in Evanston, at which Gale Gand (founder of Tru, Top Chef, James Beard recipient, Hearty Boys SpritzBurger partner) will be guest of honor.
Gino’s East River North Grand Opening
Gino’s East River North reinvents itself. Henceforth a microbrewer of craft beer… Eat It Like a Man! 1st ed. See related article in DNAinfo Chicago.
North Shore Restaurant Month Kick-Off Party
Chicago’s North Shore Restaurant Month, Feb. 2014. MiLam attended a kick-off party at Farmhouse Evanston. Drank some Temperance Beer. MiLam recommends Restaurant Month, and plugs one of its favorite Evanston hang-outs, Unicorn Cafe.
Lithuanian Rye Bread
Product Review: Lithuanian Rye Bread, from Chicago-based Today’s Temptation. Rating: Doubly-Excellent! It has a hearty onion and caraway flavor and a fantastic texture. It also happens to be vegan.
Vegan before Six: Breakfast
I thought “vegan before six” meant having a soy latte before eating half a dozen Cinnabons. Turns out it means something quite different: almond milk, poached prunes, 8-grain hot cereal, Ellen DeGeneres, and Greg Louganis.