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Off Mendenhall – Cuban Fiesta in Chilly Chicago, IL

14 Dec

Recently, the only news I receive from Tommy and Michael is updates on how “f***ing cold” it is in Chicago (it looks like they are having a warmer day today – high of 36!). Last night I was happy to hear that their friend’s Nikki and Lindsay warmed everyone up this weekend with a Cuban Fiesta. They made Cuban Pork Roast and Black Beans from November 11th and 12th on Mod Meals. In addition to those recipes, they made a Paula Dean Coconut Flan. Looks like a success!

I also ran into my friend Barbara at a party on Saturday and she reported she made the Cuban meal recently too! So glad to hear everyone is enjoying and sharing these recipes!

Belated Birthday Posts

14 Dec

I’m one of the lucky few that always get to celebrate their birthday with their family. My birthday typically falls a couple days after Thanksgiving so I try to squeeze in a homemade birthday dinner prepared by my parents over the holiday. Every year I choose something different. This year I asked for fila (also known as dolmas), greek salad and a pineapple cake with 7 minute frosting. I’ll post the recipes for both the fila and birthday cake this week.

Like last week, I’ll probably cut the posts short considering all the Christmas festivities going on. Next week I’ll be back to post on holiday festivities on Mendenhall and soon after with Christmas Eve, Christmas and post Christmas celebrations in Florida.

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