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Category Archives: Food
Yoga and Chocolate Martinis
I took a yoga class at the gym last night. It sounded good when proposed, “Hey, why don’t you come and take a poolside yoga class tonight” she said. I hesitated, then another friend added “We can have chocolate martinis … Continue reading
Posted in Everything else, Food, Life, Uncategorized
Tagged Chocolate martinis, Yoga, yoga class
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Soups On at Orland Park Public Library!
The OPPL holds many fun and informational activities for children and adults. Tonight there will be a demo by local Chef Kate Bradley. Space is limited, so come on out for some great pointers in reaching culinary soup perfection! What……Soup’s On! … Continue reading
Posted in Everything else, Food, Local Businesses, Recipes, Uncategorized
Tagged kate bradley, oppl, Orland Park, orland park public library, Soup
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Brownie Swirl Cheesecake
When the weather is dreary and cold like it is now, I love to turn that oven on and bake away. Yesterday was one of those days when I knew a decadent dessert was in order. The kids are on … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Parenting, Recipes, Uncategorized
Tagged Brownie Swirl Cheesecake, brownies, chocolate chips, cream cheeese, cream cheese mixture, decadent dessert, easy dessert, family, kids, winter
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Santa Hat Brownies
Hoping to find a cute new holiday dessert to break away from the tired christmas cookies and pies, I was browsing through some fun food blogs and found this awesome recipe over at daisy’s world and just had to share. These … Continue reading
Posted in Everything else, Food, Recipes
Tagged Christmas, christmas cookies, christmas winter, dessert table, Food, holiday dessert, kids, Recipes, Santa Hat Brownies
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Ladies Night Out to Benefit Local Food Pantry!
Come on out this Thursday night to Pompei restaurant in Orland Park for some great food, a fun time and a wonderful cause! From 6pm to 9pm free appetizers will be served, discounted drinks will be offered and vendors will offer a multitude items to … Continue reading
My Own Private Island
No, I did not win the lottery. The island I am referring to is purely symbolic. Let me explain…Over 15 years ago, I was a young bride living in the city, preparing for my first ever Thanksgiving dinner party. On … Continue reading
Posted in Everything else, Family, Food, Uncategorized
Tagged family, Private Island, thanksgiving
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Cafe Gaston Grand Re-Opening This Wednesday!
Cafe Gaston will be hosting a Grand Re-opening event on Wednedsay, October 26th from 5-7pm! Besides the obvious reasons to go to Cafe Gaston like spectacular food and amazing service, they are holding a ribbon cutting ceremony and will be … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Food, Local Businesses, Uncategorized
Tagged Cafe Gaston, french american cuisine, Grand re-opening, Orland Park, ribbon cutting
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Kids Eat Free at Francesca’s!
Loyal OP Mom subscriber, Carrie, has clued me in to another local kids eat free option. Francesca’s, located at 12960 S. LaGrange Rd. in Palos Park, offers a kids eat free discount on Mondays. One child age 12 an under … Continue reading
Pompei Orland Park Is Open!
I remember summer nights in the mid 90’s when we used to walk out of our apartment on Laflin, through the courtyard and down the street to Pompei on Taylor. The atmosphere was always welcoming and the food always great. We would then … Continue reading
Posted in Everything else, Family, Food, Local Businesses, Uncategorized
Tagged Little Italy, Pompei Orland Park
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Kid’s Day at the Taste of Orland Park
My family always enjoys attending the Taste of Orland Park. We make sure to get there during their annual Taste of Orland Park Kid’s Day which features all the Taste has to offer plus many free, kid friendly activities to entertain the little … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Food, Local Businesses, Parenting, Uncategorized
Tagged balloon toss, contest, egg drop, kid's day, Taste of Orland Park 2011
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