i adore this woman’s illustrations. this looks like a typical night at the morrison-in-mono/goinghomeagain household.
find Amanda Appiarius & her work here.
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» Local Food
Chef Patrick is the first chef I worked for in Chicago. He’s incredibly dedicated to the local food movement and unlike many chefs he’s not in it because its trendy or gets him a lot of press. The man works at a restaurant that often serves 500 guests during a single dinner service. It would be easy for him to run a kitchen that opened cans and tore open wrappers. But, instead, he purchases some of the most beautiful produce the chicagoland area has to offer.
He is an inspiration to me, a great mentor & a wonderful chef. His respect for farmer’s and food gives me hope for the future of restaurants everywhere. It was a joy to work for him. Take a moment to click the link above and read his thoughts on local produce.
Now that I’ve left Chicago and moved home I am able to really integrate my love of the farm with my love of the kitchen. I cannot wait to see what the market here has to offer me & use many of the things I learned from Patrick in the kitchen.
Thanks, Chef.
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a week in review
So, I’ve been living back in Olney for less than a week but it really has felt like coming home rather than moving somewhere new. Even after 8 years of absence it really is just comfortable.
Living with morrison-in-mono is easy & enjoyable. Its been so great to cook dinner every night & relax together. I’ve yet to have a mental breakdown in the grocery store, but I’m keeping my cool and laughing at the lack of selection so far.
We are staying in his apartment right now until the house closes next month. I finally got to see it this week & I’m really excited to move (again!). At least I’ll just be moving down the block this time. The yard is lovely & I expect many leisurely evenings spent out there this summer.
It seems like I have a few event planning jobs on the horizon already so I’m optimistic about that business. However, I’m still planning on getting a part time job while working towards the ultimate goal of opening a restaurant.
The farmer’s market begins this weekend. I was able to help my mom get prepared for the first market this week. It was nice to work in the yard with her, potting up plants & chatting. It will be good to have family close by once again. I haven’t gotten much of my own stuff ready for market yet. This week has been a whirlwind. Looking forward to having jams & pickles & other artisan items for upcoming markets soon.
The weather has been gorgeous. Chilly for early May in Southeastern IL but sunny & the birds are chirping. I’ve missed nature. I honestly feel more whole already. Seeing the stars, walking barefoot, sitting in the grass. Don’t get me wrong, I love Chicago. I miss things about it already.
goinghomeagain is home.
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morrison-in-mono loves owls i love terrible humor & morrison-in-mono :)
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And so begins
my final week in the city I love. Chicago, you’ve served me well for 8 years but my heart is being tugged in other directions. Mainly, south.
In the words of Lupe - daddy raised me Chitown made me.
excited and overwhelmed at starting my life with morrison-in-mono
can’t wait.
