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January 5, 2018

The Publican

One of our favorite spots for brunch in Chicago is The Publican. It’s very meat- and beer-focused, and looks just like a European beer hall. Their meat dishes are phenomenal, but it’s also one of the only places we ever went in Chicago for oysters (they have a changing selection based on what is best, always shucked to... Continue Reading

February 16, 2016

Surprise Valentine’s Day Picnic

Valentine's Day at bothe national park picnic

We usually cook dinner at home on Valentine’s Day (for years the tradition was homemade pizza and Zinfandel), but this year I wanted to be surprised with a fun day trip. Clayton has never been the type to get red roses or heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, so I was excited to see what he would... Continue Reading

August 4, 2015

Heritage Fire Napa

If you are looking for ways to help people affected by the Sonoma and Napa fires, click here. A food, wine, and beer festival with over 50 chefs and 3,000 pounds of “fire-kissed meat” in Napa Valley – how could we miss it? We got some of our friends together and made our way... Continue Reading

June 13, 2015

Herb Butter for Grilling

This simple herb butter is a staple in our house, especially during grilling season. It’s good on everything from grilled corn to grilled oysters. It’s so simple to make and will keep in the fridge for a few weeks. You’ll need a cutting board and chef’s knife for this quick recipe. Be sure to take... Continue Reading

May 16, 2015

Grilled Oysters with Herb Butter

We love oysters and wanted to try our hand at grilled ones so we came up with these grilled oysters with herb butter. Clayton made this amazing butter that can be used on almost anything – oysters, potatoes, etc. Get our recipe for swordfish spideini here. Print Grilled Oysters with Herb Butter Author: The Taste Edit... Continue Reading