Friday, April 9, 2010

Ultimate Blog Party

Ultimate Blog Party 2010

Hi there, I'm Annie and welcome to Chicago's Cookbook. It'll be great to see who stops by from the UBP! I absolutely love to cook, bake, bargain shop, coupon, and explore my city. This blog is dedicated to my culinary journeys and forays from my kitchen to yours. I have a smattering of everything from meatless and lowfat, to entertaining and kid-friendly fare, ethnic cuisine to fun twists on American classics - I started this blog to capture all my favorite eats and share them with family, friends, and anyone who happens to be hungry.

When I plan any party, I come here first - to get my menu together. I've got lots of budget friendly ideas to keep you entertaining year-round. From lunch for 8 to a BBq for 25, there is so much to savor, so much flavor to bring to each and every occasion!

For prizes - the grand prize (laptop), or #'s(on the US Continental List): 32, 36, 37, 49, 52, 55, 73, 74, or 100 all sound good to me.

Some of my favorite recipes:

Stuffed Mushrooms

Ginger Stirfry

Carnitas

Rum Walnut Sugar Cookies

Chicken Sausage Alfredo over Fettucini

Coconut Strawberry Bars

Gingered Pear Slices with Walnuts

25 comments:

  1. I found you from Blog Party, had to click on you since I live in Chicago. Love the blog, you have a new reader!!!
    www.justanothermomday.blogspot.com

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  2. popping over from UBP...have to support a fellow foodie and I'm a former Chicagoan to boot. Hope you check out my site, too! http://theamateurkitchen.blogspot.com

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  3. Thanks for stopping by my party :) I soooooo want to come to Chicago. I'm going to work on that this year! It is among the few places I've missed getting to so far.

    Jeanine
    www.icoulduseadeal.blospot.com

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  4. Hi from UBP10! I'm a big fan of food too and have enjoyed looking over a few of your posts. I'll be bookmarking your site to come back to when I can spend a little more time!
    kelly@ questforrealfood.com

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  5. Hi! Just bopping by on the Ultimate Blog Party hop ;) PARTY ON!!

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  6. Came over via UBP... I am another Midwestern and I am going to live and cook vicariously thru your blog...CAn't wait to explore!

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  7. Great site!
    visiting you back from UBP
    www.thecouponchallenge.com

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  8. Hi Annie,

    Just came over via the UBP10! Thanks for stopping by my blog. Wow, you have a ton of recipes here. Now I know where to look for ideas and trust me I need all the help I can get.

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  9. Hey, stopping by from the UBP. Your blog looks great! Going to check out your recipes!
    I am a new follower!
    Have a great weekend and Happy Blog Hopping!

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  10. so true, life is delicious! Adding you to my reader :-) I'm always looking for another foodie to follow. Hope you're enjoying the UBP.

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  11. Hmm, BBQ for 25. Now I'm getting hungry and craving summer. Hope you have a great time with the UBP.

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  12. Coming from the UBP -- I have met so many new bloggers out there! Hi there and you have a wonderful blog here, I am having tons of fun surfing through it! I am #986 Blog, #734 Twitter & #462 Facebook - hey, I have a question too...my hometown was near Chicago and there are some foods I cant describe how much I miss! (NYr now thanks to my Honey Bear)...can you find me a recipe for the pizza crust you can only get in Illinois?? Its thin, crispy, has a beer-y taste to it...thick cheese, yummy! I have looked endlessly and cant find one. email me if you find one, I would LOVE to make a pizza for Honey Bear! (not the deep dish kind) mariannakeough at hotmail.com

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  13. Toot Tootin' my #UBP10 Party Horn on your blog!!!!!

    Hope you are meeting new bloggers and havin' a great time!

    I'm your Newest fan on your blog!

    I have a guest chef feature on my blog! I'd love to have you sometime! LMK when you check out my blog!!

    Party on!!!

    @Susieqtpies at Scraps of Life http://cafescrapper-scrapsoflife.blogspot.com

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  14. Stopping by from UBP! It's always nice to meet another food blogger! Happy par-tay!
    http://www.inspired2cook.com/

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  15. Look delicious. Stopping by from UBP

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  16. I'm always on the lookout for new recipes. I'm off to check out some of yours!

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  17. Hi there! Just popping in from the UBP to be your newest Google Follower! Hooray! Hope you have a great week! Swing by my blog when you get a chance!

    Bridgette Groschen
    The Groschen Goblins
    www.groschengoblins.com

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  18. Hi there! Nice to meet you! I'm stopping by via UBP. I enjoyed reading your blog and will be visiting again soon! I LOVE YOUR RECIPES AND CAN'T WAIT TO TRY SOME! I'm 7 months pregnant now and love to eat lol. We are your newest followers -inspired gifts

    I hope you can stop by our blog: http://inspiredgiftsblog.blogspot.com
    Inspiredgifts.com is a mom owned newly launched site.

    Have a beautiful day
    Rebecca

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  19. Stopping by from UBP! Your blog sounds so yummy! I'm following for some new recipe ideas....

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  20. Hi Annie! What an INTERESTING blog you have! Yummy! Thanks for visiting mine, but you JUST missed my giveaway I posted..come back and enter, it is easy and short, so good chance at winning! :)

    Tracey
    If you want to stop by my frugal blog and enter my goodie box giveaway...Tons of goodies worth over $50!

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  21. Great finding your blog...This is such a fun party and I have already met some of the greatest bloggers... I am sad it is about to end. I am amazed at all the different and creative blogs. Stop by for a visit...just leave a comment on any of the last few posts on either blog and you are eligible for the GRAND PRIZE $100 GIFT BASKET! I am going to draw Friday night.....
    http://teresa-grammygirlfriend.blogspot.com/
    http://grammyababychangeseverything.blogspot.com/

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  22. Found you on UBP. I live in the Chicago 'burbs - lived & worked in the city for about 10 years. I love to cook, too. I'll be following....www.mamastiks.blogspot.com

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  23. Stopping by from UBP - isnt it fun to check out all of the cool blogs out there?!?!

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  24. Love to try some of your recipes. I love to cook too, especially for a crowd. I'm definitely going to be trying some of these on my guests.
    www.sandersonthepike.blogspot.com

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  25. Thanks for visiting me -party on! :)

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