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Graham Elliot

Truffle Popcorn

By //  by Candace Sampson 2 Comments

This is going to a bit of long-ish post for a simple recipe but bear with me. I'm going somewhere with this. Sort of. A couple of years ago, me and my best girls had a weekend getaway to Chicago. While there, we had the pleasure of dining at Graham Elliot's restaurant. It was, as expected, totally delicious. BUT, the thing that has stuck with me most about our meal there was the popcorn. That's right. The popcorn. Instead of putting traditional bread and butter on the table before you meal, …

Filed Under: Appetizers, Food & Drink, Recipes, Snacks, Travel Tagged With: Candace Derickx, Chicago, Food & Drink, Graham Elliot, Life in Pleasantville, truffle popcorn

Chicago

By //  by Candace Sampson 6 Comments

Sometimes, you just need to get away.....from your kids....and your husband. Believe me, you are a better mother and wife for it. Or at least that's what you can say to justify it. Mommy needs a break. Mommy DESERVES a break. So grab your besties and plan a weekend. Here is a perfect weekend escape to Chicago....or Chickago as my friends and I have dubbed it. We even had t-shirts made. We're kind of crazy that way. Affinia Chicago This boutique hotel is located a block from the Magnificent …

Filed Under: Travel, Uncategorized Tagged With: Candace Derickx, Chicago, Garrett Popcorn, Girls Getaway, Girls Weekend, Graham Elliot, Life in Pleasantville, Travel

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