The Fresher, The Better
(Chicago) - One of the joys of summer in Chicago is the prevalence of farmers markets in the city. A couple of weeks ago, I went to Green City Market in Lincoln Park and ...
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Getting Lost in H-mart Again
(Chicago) – Wandering inside a grocery store has been therapeutic for me. I enjoy traversing every aisle and browsing interesting food stuffs neatly arranged in high shelf or colorful fresh produce misted every 10 minutes. I have been to as […]
Meats that Meet your Budget
(Chicago) – Steak, chicken and pork are not cheap in mainstream supermarkets everywhere. For carnivores, including me, eating meat regularly can put a dent in your wallet; hence, started my search for cheaper place to get my protein supply. And […]
Super H Mart
(Chicago) – Shopping is my therapy. It doesn’t matter whether I actually buy things or just window shop but most of the time I end up purchasing things I really don’t need. I don’t care. With all the stress I […]
Charcuterie in a Steel Town
(Pittsburgh) – There’s a lot to love about The Strip District, a lively ten-block neighborhood adjacent to downtown Pittsburgh. The area features numerous coffee shops, markets, specialty stores, and restaurants, all along the Allegheny River. The area’s vibrancy is matched […]
Market for All Seasons
(Chicago) – I can hardly wait for winter to be over! Although I don’t completely hate a really cold weather, Chicago winter just over extends and worse, arrives earlier than scheduled most of the time. I surely can maximize the […]
The Farmville Effect
(Chicago) – One Wednesday morning, on my way to work, I stopped by Dunkin Donuts to grab a cup of hot chocolate. There, I overheard two teenagers talking about planting and harvesting of crops of some sort. The conversation struck […]