Ashley Otisha

Happy Birthday to my 5th! In the midst of traveling, I was stricken with bronchitis but I can't forget one of the best sands and friends I could ever hope for! I love you Walkie Talkie!

Chicago Eats

My sands and I traveled to the beautiful city of Chicago this past weekend to celebrate our 6th anniversary. Great city, great people, and of course, GREAT food. My favorite thing to do when out of town is to EAT. This was only my second time in Chicago and if not for their frigid winters, I would definitely count it in my top 5 places to move to.

But back to the food. While most go places to shop, I go to feed my belly. I realized this weekend I am very cheap when it comes to clothing, but I will deplete my bank account to satisfy my hunger.

Here are some of the food places we checked out while on our stay. I highly recommend you check them out.

Thursday we got in late so we swung by Tempo for a late night breakfast. I got the 2 Eggs, any Style. $6!

Friday we started at Grand Luxe Cafe. I had the Buffalo Chicken Rolls and the Tempura Veggies. $15. Who knew fried carrots could be so yummy!

That night we went to Mr. Brown's Lounge. Caribbean inspired food that will definitely make you think twice on slapping your mama. I got so excited to eat that I forgot to take a pic. 

 Saturday we ventured over to one of Chicago's famously known spots, and left our legacy.

We ended our trip with breakfast at Meli's Cafe. Though they do not serve Mimosas (alcohol free establishment), they are praised for their fresh juices and smoothies. Below are some of the items we favored. all were under $15. 

 Homemade Preserves and dark Amber syrup

 Banana Pecan Pancakes

 Stuffed Strawberry French Toast

Jalepeno Skillet w/chicken chorizo

 Meli's Toast with chicken sausage, eggs, and home fries.

Crepes filled w/egg, spinach, and bacon

Strawberry and Banana French Toast w/chocolate drizzle

Overall, Meli's was my favorite. Greek styled and very light and open restaurant. 

Chicago was very good to us. After breakfast, we walked off our food to Navy Pier and took the Architecture tour down the Chicago River. The history of this city is so amazing. Learn more about what we saw at http://thefabulousduo.blogspot.com/ !

Until we talk again,

happy bellies!

Piada Italian Street Food

I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE ITALIAN FOOD! Oh the possibilities and great things that come from Italian food. I probably love it so much because like "Soul" food, Italian food is comfort food. Tingles race through my body and an immediate smile spreads across my face at the sight of pasta and sauce. So imagine my joy when I discovered a restaurant that takes all the GREATness of Italian and makes it a "faster" food. And no not Fazoli's! I am talking about .......

Piada Italian Street Food!!!!!

Chipotle style + Martini quality= Simply Irresistible! 

Piada offers 3 choices- Piada, a flat italian wrap bread crisped per order on the flat top, Angel hair pasta, or a chopped salad. Steve went with the Piada, while I opted for the pasta. Then choose your grill item and all the toppings your heart can imagine, from smoked prosciutto to mushrooms to parmesan reggiano, oh and don't forget the sauce! The best thing about Piada, their amazing prices. $6.85 and I got two meals from my order alone. A junkie after one visit, I'm am so happy to have found a new restaurant to feed my addiction.

His Piada and my pasta bowl. Look at the size!

Oh and can't forget the Peach Bellini's!

Ciao!

Cakes and Dogs

Hello World. First post, so I want to tell you a little about myself. I am absolutely in love with FOOD. No matter what else is going on in life, food is my solace. I am always posting pics of food on Twitter, so why not share with the rest of the world. I don't follow any rhyme or reason with my cooking. Just go where my belly and taste-buds take me.

I got the title for my blog from my son's favorite food. Cakes and dogs are his way of saying pancakes and sausage (he is 3 years old). But he loves his "hotdog cakes" and would eat every day if we let him.

Hope you enjoy!