My name is Ellen. I lived in the Ukrainain Village of Chicago If you’ve not made it west during your last visit in Chicago, I’d highly recommend hopping on the Chicago Avenue Bus and checking it out.
Recently, I moved back to my much loved Logan Square (this time with my fantastic guy Gerard. It’s just as great as the Ukie Village, but with more delicious Mexican grocery stores (sorry to be a bummer Tecalitlan, you’re still tops in my book, but not as convenient)
I started culinary school in August 2009.
I’ll try any kind of food once. I’m a fan of handmade consumables over prepared ones. I’ll be the first person to say “This is good, but we can make a better version.” However, the 12 year old that resides within still has a serious soft spot for Doritos and Dr. Pepper… at the same time.
I’m into deviled eggs, shirtdresses, the colors orange, green and hot pink, the flat land of the Midwest, humidity, adventures with Gerard, a high class cocktail, The New Yorker, riding my bike, grocery shopping, watching tv that I shouldn’t, and of course anything to do with food.
I found your blog tag surfing. I like it. I am relatively new to the blogging world, but love to cook (I made Shrimp Tacos for lunch) and I like Chicago. If you don’t mind, I am going to add you to my blogroll.
sounds good to me. what’s your blog?
My Blog is http://www.realtorinthecity.com, a local real estate blog that also focuses on things happening in my neighborhoods of Ukrainian Village, Wicker Park, Bucktown, Logan Square, etc.
i love ukraine village, its not as ghetto as it used to be
Ellen,
Love that you like to cook – the recipes that you mentioned sound great and make me want to bite into them literally!
A note – since you are a rice eater and not averse to some Indian food – try some Devon street fair. You might make friends with the cooks around there and they will introduce to the ways of the Indian Restaurant cooking. Replace a lot of grease, fried onions and heavy tomato base that they use and you get simple Indian home fares. Easy way to learn Indian food prep. Also, like you said Garam Masala is better in Devon Street stores not McCormicks.
If you need to exchange notes for simple Indian home (mom’s) cooking, you can always reach me.
Happy cooking and keep the fusion coming. If you can think of other Mexican/Indian dishes that lend themselves to fusing, let me know. I am thinking they will be a hit with my fellow Indians/Latino’s in the Virginia market. By the way, did I mention I currently reside in Richmond, VA but am getting ready to move to Chicago or Mumbai (Will make choice in next week).
Cheers,
Piyush