Weekend Getaway: Chicago, St. Patty’s Day

There are several cities in the U.S. that boast pretty bad ass St. Patrick's Day festivities, but my favorite of them all is Chicago. Let's face it - you can get corned beef and green beer just about anywhere, but Chicago is also just a bad ass city. I often visit friends (by often, I … Continue reading Weekend Getaway: Chicago, St. Patty’s Day

Chinese New Year: Sum food for thought

The week-long celebration of the Lunar New Year is right around the corner (Saturday, January 28 to be exact), and what better way to celebrate half of my genetic history than with a salute to one of my favorite Chinese meals - dim sum. And yes, I said week-long celebration. Officially the holiday is celebrated … Continue reading Chinese New Year: Sum food for thought