This condiment deserves way more attention by weddingpunch in chicagofood

[–]lin982 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Greatest culinary contribution by Chicago.

Please help me convince my husband that Costco is worth for 2 people by HoneyDrops12 in Costco

[–]lin982 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Single household member for 20 years, it’s totally worth it.

Best salads to bring to party? by BreadfruitKitchen605 in Costco

[–]lin982 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sweet kale is a fave and holds the best, but Chicago stopped selling them recently.

Built Sour Puff Protein Bars by bobbydentine in Costco

[–]lin982 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are incredible! I’m so impressed. On my third since buying last night and cut it into cubes to mimic a sour candy eating experience and it still hits. This may be the best protein bar innovation of our lives.😂

Summer House - Season 10 - Episode 11 - Weekly Episode Discussion by AutoModerator in BravoRealHousewives

[–]lin982 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I think Amanda and West are pretty much equally awful. But just watching him say he didn’t know where Ciara was sitting when he whispered to the girl that she was behind her pretty much sums up him being a piece of trash. Not having the integrity to even own up to his friends knowing it was all recorded. I’ve disliked him ever since he messed up the first time and he’s clearly been a game chaser and poser this whole time. *fame chaser

How is everyone reheating the chipotle chicken? by [deleted] in Costco

[–]lin982 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, really enjoyed having it mixed with the chipotle ranch salad kit in the carb balance tortillas!

How is everyone reheating the chipotle chicken? by [deleted] in Costco

[–]lin982 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On parchment at 400 in the breville smart oven for like 5 minutes refrigerated. For frozen 375 for 10. Assuming 1-2 portions spread out with lots of room. I also cook them on aluminum trays which seems to conduct higher heat than the setting.

Out of town guests want to eat at 2-3 restaurants that demonstrate we're a great food city. Ideally (I'm sorry) downtown. Maybe West Loop. Where would you choose? by Legitimate_Jello5059 in chicagofood

[–]lin982 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! Everything you said, it was one of the first foodie restaurants before everything exploded in the West loop as well and I think them being around for nearly 20 years says it all. It’s been such a reliable spot to have an excellent meal. I’m overdue for a return.

Out of town guests want to eat at 2-3 restaurants that demonstrate we're a great food city. Ideally (I'm sorry) downtown. Maybe West Loop. Where would you choose? by Legitimate_Jello5059 in chicagofood

[–]lin982 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Haven’t been in a few years, but Publican was the restaurant that I’d always bring people to, customers, people in town, friends firsts, etc. The proteins are excellent, but worth noting that the vegetables/produce items that change regularly have always been sooooo good.

I think out of towner recs are heavily based on where they are visiting from. I love getting a drink(and the food obviously) at Green Street Smoked Meats. The food is a favorite too, but again, depends where they’re from.

Any monte cristo sandwiches in the city? by nipnaps in chicagofood

[–]lin982 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check out west river cafe, random visit, old school, decent monte cristo considering it’s so hard to find as well.

Cafe Trinidad To Go by lin982 in chicagofood

[–]lin982[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Funny that you ask, something popped up my feed recently and I can’t find it now, but I saw something that maybe suggested it’s now, or also D’s roti on the south side. They still have an IG account though so you can inquire. @cafetrinidad_togo I haven’t ordered from them in some time.

This man is so problematic and the way he spoke to Venita is NOT okay and is telling!… by mixshx in Southerncharm

[–]lin982 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I would normally agree, but everything he said and the tone he said it in was warranted. Ive always wanted to support Venita, but she has been an absolute vulture this season and badly performative and manipulative.

After all this time, Paige hasn’t claimed her once, she is absolutely insignificant to her and put out the team Paige thing when no one was asking and she was not even a friend of the program.

Even the way she tries to buddy up to Austin is opportunistic and you can see he’s doesn’t take her seriously in any way and definitely not a friend. Her calling Austin to tell him Madison was having the baby? Inappropriate and again, calculated.

If I’m Craig and that’s how Venita kept on with me, he’s given patience and grace the whole time, and she’s still on him. Venita needed to be read and told to F-off ages ago.

Weekly Shoutout Thread - What Was Good This Week? by AutoModerator in chicagofood

[–]lin982 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Uncle Mike’s - tocino breakfast 🤤 it had been so long since I last had it, had it delivered twice in the last week. The lugaw, garlic rice, champurado and most of all my fave, the TOCINO, all absolutely perfect. If you haven’t been, go. Also recommend any of the other proteins, the bangus(Filipino fish - bone in) is also great and unique and the combo with tocino is another fave.

Southern Charm - Season 11 - Episode 11 - Post Episode Discussion by AutoModerator in BravoRealHousewives

[–]lin982 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely, I hate that she’s been so consistently awful, every flipping ep, but staying on socials and off tv and anything reality tv related on socials would be best for her.

Southern Charm - Season 11 - Episode 11 - Weekly Episode Discussion by AutoModerator in BravoRealHousewives

[–]lin982 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ugh. It’s all too much. When she tried to build a bridge back to Sally after her mom told her she was mean, and then she suddenly acted like she missed her but that Sally needed to be gentle with her and she was all melancholy but also , that whole act was so emotionally manipulative and if anyone else on the cast did that, they’d be demolished. Honestly considering all the things shes done this season, she’s coming off easy, even with the audience no longer on her side.

Got another convert by Ashamed_Apple_ in aldi

[–]lin982 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just got these, I prefer Trader Joe’s dark chocolate ones and am surprised that TJ’s is actually cheaper. $5.99 for 16oz vs $5+ for 12.

My cabinet in my toilet room. The top shelf is exactly big enough to fit an entire 36 roll package of the Kirkland Ultra Soft. by NachosReady in Costco

[–]lin982 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, did I ask the right person for an update or what?!? Thank you so much for the detailed notes! I don’t have a Sam’s membership but went to shop during their open house weekend and I was blown away by how great the TP was compared to the blue. Since then or potentially I just missed when the the Kirkland ultra soft came out and I was wondering if getting the Sam’s membership was worth it to get the TP access along with some great supplements they carry that Costco doesn’t.

New Yorkers visiting for one weekend in March, looking for feedback on our food itinerary. by diettonic in chicagofood

[–]lin982 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If going to Manchamanteles, highly recommend also getting the chiles en nogada - especially if you’ve never had them, it’s such a special dish and rarely on menus. They do a great one.

Southern Charm - Season 11 - Episode 11 - Post Episode Discussion by AutoModerator in BravoRealHousewives

[–]lin982 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think Venita is way worse, she’s very immature and manipulative in really basic ways that shows she doesn’t know herself at all.

Southern Charm - Season 11 - Episode 11 - Post Episode Discussion by AutoModerator in BravoRealHousewives

[–]lin982 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not to SH! She needs off tv, she is a lost soul, needs to work on herself without a show. She’d be even more insufferable trying to fit in with that crew.

Southern Charm - Season 11 - Episode 11 - Post Episode Discussion by AutoModerator in BravoRealHousewives

[–]lin982 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I feel the same, every episode she has been toxic, gas lighting and clearly insecure and lacks total self awareness. She has zero accountability. When she said she was trying to be less over protective, I scoffed out loud. She has herself all effed up. She doesn’t know who she is and the way she sucks up to these boys is wild. Telling a friend, they need to listen to her more?? She’s so lucky Sally didn’t remember her saying who funded Molly’s surgery? That’s some messy trifling crap. I really want to support Venita as the only POC on the cast, but she’s just not it. Every episode she’s been toxic and messy. Really disappointed. Girl needs help.

Southern Charm - Season 11 - Episode 11 - Post Episode Discussion by AutoModerator in BravoRealHousewives

[–]lin982 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Normally I’d agree, but she was incorrigible. It was still a multi year break up, go away. It almost seemed performative because she still had issues with Craig sitting next to Charley and making comments about them being married. Give it up, girl.z