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Ridman’s Coffee
Ridman’s Coffee in Uptown or Ravenswood – hard to know for sure – Chicago … at least we know it’s in Chicago, even if we’re not sure which neighborhood.
Leftover Lemon Juice? Lemonade Concentrate!
Use leftover lemon juice to make a homemade lemonade concentrate, and then use that to mix with gin, vodka, cherries, or God knows what. You can make easy, simple, and quick cocktails or soft drinks. Dark, rainy, and cold outside? Freeze it until the sun comes out.
Instant Cookies, Yo! Like, for reals.
Here’s a cute bit of everyday cooking: instant cookies! By simply keeping your dough in the fridge, you can bake up fresh, homemade (chocolate chip, for instance) cookies in any quantity, on a whim. Just ask Jacques Torres. (Cookie dough freezes well, too.)
Blueberry Eclipse Cake Put yourself into the path of its totality.
This homemade (from scratch) three-layer (two-layer) Blueberry Eclipse Cake is made from butter, eggs, fresh berries, and sour cream, and it has an extraordinary color. It’s whipped cream and lemon curd frosting is celestial.
The Fish
“The Fish,” a sushi bar in downtown Bradenton, Florida, serves wonderful sushi rolls and interesting cocktails.
Union Tap & Grill
Bleu cheese wedge salad, out-of-the-ordinary buffalo wings, and apricot cheesecake at the Union Tap & Grill in downtown Traverse City
Brilliant Blue Hawaiian
Blue curacao, pineapple juice, and coconut rum come together in a light and refreshing cocktail: the Brilliant Blue Hawaiian. Though it is itself blue, you will be anything but after one or two of these.
Kahuna Salad
This Kahuna Salad is made up of Hawaiian pineapple and macadamia nuts, plus tropcal flavors like banana chips and papaya. Its tahini dressing is lightly sweetened with maple syrup, which helps tie the fruits and vegetables together. If you’re an avid saladista, this recipe might be a nice refreshing addition to your rotation.