Tag Archives: seafood

Half Shell

676 W. Diversey Parkway Chicago, IL 60614 If it’s great seafood you seek, you’ll find it in spades at Half Shell, in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. It’s a pretty simple joint- just a small menu offering all sorts of fish and sea creatures set in a garden level space which creates a dark, almost cave [...]

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Cajun Catfish with Tomato Salsa, Southern Grits, and Fresh Broccoli

Last week I took it easy and introduced my simple omelet and all fruit smoothie. So this week I’ve decided to step it up a notch. Excellent cooks pride themselves on having a discerning tongue and the spatial visual skills to create masterpieces without measuring. I am not an excellent cook. However, I am a [...]

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Introduction – Gerri w/ a G

Have you ever taken a look at the Chinese Takeout menu, or contemplated ordering yet another sandwich from the local deli only to decide that you are SO SICK of eating out??? You have? Me toooo! Despite my busy schedule and my fickle taste buds, I have found the convenience of eating out, well, quite [...]

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Sea Change

You’ve heard for years now that fish and seafood make for healthy eating. You’ve read up on their high quality protein and the other nutrients some species contain. You’ve resolved to get more seafood into your diet. But since you’re putting some thought into what ends up on your plate, you know there are matters [...]

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