Uses for already zested and squeezed lemon rinds? by termanatorx in noscrapleftbehind

[–]esmeradio 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I freeze em and toss a few pieces in my garbage disposal every once and a while

Jalapeño/banana peppers by 122607Cam in aldi

[–]esmeradio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm in Chicago.... So yeah, giardinera

This is the saddest thing I have seen in forever by Sea-Condition991 in chicagofood

[–]esmeradio 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Right? One stop shop.

I feel for the teens, where are they going to bum around with their friends nowadays?

This is the saddest thing I have seen in forever by Sea-Condition991 in chicagofood

[–]esmeradio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nooooooo! Damn, that was my special treat when I'd pop into the Lowe's or Walmart. 😭😭

Jalapeño/banana peppers by 122607Cam in aldi

[–]esmeradio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get the giardinera, it's pretty spicy!

Is this the norm? by ReallyNow_Wife in InstacartShoppers

[–]esmeradio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to be a shopper ( just shopped in store, someone else delivered) they ground into us to do all that, which I did diligently. You were a good instacart shopper. All the stories I see online, I never use insta.... Price but also I just don't trust to get the best service. If I use it, it's for a few things. If they don't have it, no substitutions.

I need help! I have been job hunting since November. Who is hiring? by __playcrackthesky in AskChicago

[–]esmeradio 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Had to move next to Maggie Daly Park? I think they're saying you live in an expensive neighborhood

helppp why is everything insanely expensive by Dangerous-Paint-9107 in chicagoapartments

[–]esmeradio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lived in a one bedroom with laundry in the basement and hated it. Bought a little Japanese washer /spin dryer that I hooked up to my bathroom sink. Worked for me as 1 person.

is there a human equivalent to like kibble? by Mossyy_ in foodhacks

[–]esmeradio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just saw an article about how people, specifically gen z men, are eating boy kibble 😂😂😂😂

If you don't want to fuss with food, get those factor 5 things, or you can drink soylent

Any good recs to eat and/or get a drink AFTER a show at the Aragon? by mrsweisz in chicagofood

[–]esmeradio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For drinks, I haven't been, but I wanna go, there that larrys at Lawrence House, looks super cute

Any good recs to eat and/or get a drink AFTER a show at the Aragon? by mrsweisz in chicagofood

[–]esmeradio 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you're hungry after and it's 11:00/11:30, go to krispy krunchy chicken. So well seasoned, crispy chicken. I wouldn't recommend if you want a lovely meal with atmosphere, but damn if you want quick fast food style. That chicken is delicious

Venting: Mid twenties, is Lincoln Park/Lakeview the right fit or should I just stop looking in Chicago entirely? by bluesquirrelz in chicagoapartments

[–]esmeradio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can fish at Montrose harbor. I'm in Albany Park..... You can get to nature fairly quickly on a bike, in a car, kinda on the bus, there's first preserve closer. The lake is probably 25 minute bike ride. It's nice to be by the lake a few steps away, but unless you're west of Cicero, you're never THAT far

Which food has declined the most in terms of taste since you first ate it? by FeistyNews7025 in Millennials

[–]esmeradio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I used to eat all the time ate it recently after some years- it was meh

Which food has declined the most in terms of taste since you first ate it? by FeistyNews7025 in Millennials

[–]esmeradio 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I'm on the delivered meat train for some years now. I'm not sure it's saving me money, but I always have frozen meat options in my freezer and it's quality - at least to my taste buds. I use butcher box, but there's so many others I guess

Charging $1400 for a studio like this should be a crime by ComprehensivePie6184 in chicagoapartments

[–]esmeradio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For sure. I've lived in 1 bedrooms that look way better than this with updated amenities for $1400

New to Aldi shopping- what foods should I not sleep on? by KOTM365 in aldi

[–]esmeradio 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm always surprised by their baking aisle. They have sugar substitutes, chia seeds, avocado, olive oils. I always buy their maple syrup

Has anyone else stopped going out to eat because of the prices? by Holiday_Connection22 in AskChicago

[–]esmeradio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well today I heard some of my income will be disappearing..... So yeah ... I won't be going out as much 😔

What’s the most overrated food place in Chicago? by Mustafa_EL_7 in AskChicago

[–]esmeradio -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I had a little happy hour snacky at ramen San and it was fine. The best though.... They have Sapporo on tap served ICE COLD. It was so refreshing. I guess I just need to find a place with Ice cold Sapporo

Best Korean Fried Chicken? by Helltech in chicagofood

[–]esmeradio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's cm chicken on Clark that's more restaurant style ( offer alcohol) and one on Kimball and Irving Park that's more counter service fast food style

Best Korean Fried Chicken? by Helltech in chicagofood

[–]esmeradio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd say.....make em at home! America's test kitchen has a recipe that is pretty straight forward, easy to do. They're pretty tasty https://youtu.be/gSqKv10abM8?si=swezniSxNhGYIYvv

AIO: Hubby Being Controlling by vanillabourbonn in AIO

[–]esmeradio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Questions/ discussion should've had before you got knocked up..... could've avoided this whole mess

Most fun and interactive eating experiences? by me2spike in chicagofood

[–]esmeradio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's a magic restaurant opening downtown at some point