Recipe ideas and commentary on the new food culture by professional photographer Tom Schmidt in Chicago. Get inspired to cook something awesome!

Breakfast

Homemade Yogurt Sous Vide Method (Cow or Goat Milk)

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There's yogurt and then there is HOMEMADE yogurt.  You've got to try this recipe to get a taste of the fragrant and deliciousness of a freshly crafted yogurt.  Yogurt, probably super difficult to make, right?  They sell so much pre-made in sooo many different flavors, but none stand a chance against the homemade version.  This dish has become a little treat we enjoy nearly every day now and we simply eat it plain! Yogurt Recipe for Sous Vide The origins of our yogurt making date back to a …

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Aeropress Inverted Brewing Method – Chicago Coffee

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https://youtu.be/KakEQiQzNUo Best Aeropress Brewing Method by Joshua from Everybody's Coffee Nothing starts the morning off like a cup of coffee. Or really, the afternoon... or the work week... or even the weekend! With so much coffee, shouldn't it be awesome? Joshua from Everybody's Coffee in Chicago is a coffee aficionado who has studied, and perfected the art of the Aeropress inverted brewing method. People come from around Chicago to enjoy his brews, I've seen them at the shop... This …

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Coconut Macaroons Recipe – Lynnette Astaire

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https://youtu.be/xAlnyrOQ-os Lynnette Astaire's Coconut Macaroon Recipe Let’s face it when you get hungry, you have gotta eat something… And you can’t just bake a chicken or make a fresh kale salad every time HUNGER strikes! These coconut macaroons sweet, filling and store well for at least a week. That is if you can resist eating them all at once… Recipe Inspiration: Lynnette Astaire - LiveLynnette.com For this post we’ve brought in the lifestyle expert and healthy food queen …

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Pork Chorizo Sausage Recipe

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A wise man once said: "When life gives you big ole pork butts, make Chorizo sausage" Here we turn our pork butt into Chorizo, a dynamic and delicious team player in the kitchen. This sausage brings a strong spicy and rich flavor to any dish. (Check out the Seafood Stew!) Chorizo can also stand on its own, I'll even throw a link on the grill and top it with some ketchup. Shoot, Chorizo can even take the lead on your next conference call, really just a great team player… When picking out …

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Sweet Potato and Hamburger Hash – Paleo Breakfast Ideas

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Sweet Potatoes with Hamburger Breakfast Recipe ** Guest Post from Morgan Paris Fitness** "What should I eat for breakfast?" AKA - the most common question I receive from clients who are just starting their Paleo journey.  This warm and savory dish with a hint of sweetness from the sweet potatoes makes for a great start to many of my days. With grains and dairy out of the question, most people are not sure what they will do without their standard breakfast of cereal with milk or …

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Green Smoothie Recipe – Cucumbers, Avocado, Spinach

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Green Smoothie Recipe with Avocados, Spinach, Cucumbers, Apple, Pear There are infinite combinations of fruits and veggies to grind up into smoothies, but some small additions to norms are a real treat.  This time around I added cucumbers to some basic green smoothie ingredients resulting in a little lighter and brighter combo. For me the trick to most amazing smoothie is a great blender.  I invested in a Blendtec blender a few years ago, although it did take a while for me stomach …

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Lacinato Kale and Eggs Recipe (Black Kale)

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[column-group] [column span="3"] Kale Recipe for Breakfast with Eggs When I wake up, I walk directly to the stove.  Regardless of the day, I enjoy a nice hearty breakfast.  This dish is a rather quick way to get both your greens and eggs.  I have made this dish with all kinds of kale (Curly Kale, Red Kale, Lacinato Kale, etc.), but Black Kale (aka Lacinato Kale) is by far my absolute favorite.  The flavor and texture is strong enough to give you the feeling of eating a "real" meal, but not so …

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