hmmm...what to bake next?

where we get our inspirations!

retro pop

Cool off with a cold vintage soda

french macarons

When I went to Paris, eating macarons was on my list to do. Before my trip I researched the best macarons in Paris and Ladurée was one of them! 

chocolate tasting

 J'adore au chocolat! I love chocolate!

 dark chocolate with raspberries from world market

chocolates from fresh market

 beef jerky milk chocolate

dark chocolate with pink peppercorn

fraîche

Fraiche is a petite bakery/cafe in Evanston, IL. They serve breakfast all day!   

 passion fruit cupcake

 boston cream cupcake

  shrimp po'boy sandwich

 irish coffee beignets

ba le

 vietnamese pork sandwich

Ba Le is a Vietnamese cafe where you can find Vietnamese sandwiches. There are two locations -- Uptown and Chinatown Chicago.

 lemongrass pork sandwich

egg tarts 蛋撻

It's always fun baking with friends :)

 chinese egg custard tarts {dan tat}

grahamwich

 grahamwich {near north side, chicago}

Once you taste Grahamwich's popcorn, you can never go back eating plain popcorn. You can taste the parmesan, chives, salt, pepper, and truffle oil!

 popcorn ~ parmesan + chives + sea salt + pepper + truffle oil

 grilled shrimp ~ black beans + mango salsa + guacamole + corn

heritage turkey ~ alfalfa sprouts + avocado dressing + sunflower seed + smoked gouda

munching on...

The first time I had Speculoos was in Paris, France {February 2011}. I spread it on a croissant. I never tasted anything so amazing and delicious. When I went back to Paris in April 2011 with my parents, we loaded Speculoos in our suitcase.


A few months later I found out they started selling Speculoos in grocery stores in Chicago! My secret french spread wasn't a secret anymore. Although I can find Speculoos here, I will always be reminded of Paris.

 the original speculoos from paris

tiramisu

Who wants to turn on the oven on a hot day?? Guess I have to make tiramisu :)

taste of randolph

 taste of randolph {June 16th-17th}

 vietnamese iced coffee + beef sandwich {from bellyq}

 raspberry mojito ice tea + spicy pulled pork cone roll {from tastingroom}

seer outfitters was at the taste!

shoes, mon amour

 This was waiting on my doorstep when I came home! Graduation gift from the parents :)

mon amour = "my love"