Amy and Melanie met at a challenging time in both of their lives and formed a connection around caring for others through food. The two explore Amy’s food origins, as well as her need to try something new. A multi-talented person, Amy shares food memories and meals including, bread, soup, pizza and….desert.

Heart Waffles Recipe

Check out:

Tower Chicken https://towerchicken.com

South Shore Farmer’s Market https://southshorefarmersmarket.com

Sciortino’s Bakery https://petersciortinosbakery.com

Syttende Mai Festival Stoughton Wisconsin https://www.stoughtonfestivals.com

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Melanie met Stephanie at work and together they’ve done a good job of perfecting “play”. At the top of their “play-list” is food. It started with a Napa Valley vacation and continues in their homes, backyards, neighborhood and the world. Stephanie, a real home-grown cook, discusses her takes on everything from porchetta to paprika.

Grandma's Pork & Beef Roast Recipe

Aringer House Dressing Recipe

Check out:

Morton’s Steakhouse O’Hare https://www.mortons.com/location/mortons-the-steakhouse-rosemont-il/

Points East Pub

https://thepointseastpub.com

Spice House https://www.thespicehouse.com/pages/about-the-spice-house

Hue Restaurant

https://huerestaurants.com/front-page/

Groppi’s Market

https://groppis.com

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Notes: Christine and Melanie go way back. The two have shared love of food. From their early days of restaurants, take-away, and travel food to discovering and enjoying cooking for their guests. Christine talks remodeling, knives and her romantic notion of hosting.

Delia’s (Smith) Crispy Potatoes Recipe

Check out: Travail Kitchen https://www.travailkitchen.com

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