The inside of the pierogie was impossibly smooth with a subtle salty cheese flavor that really surprised Brandy with it's sophistication.
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She found the outer skin crisped up perfectly and still retained a good bit of chew to it. "Hmmm.," Brandy mused to herself, "So many possibilities." Once she got the bag home, Brandy set a few to boil and then briefly sauted them in some butter to see how they tasted on their own. But best of all, pierogies, unlike some of their other dumpling brethren, can actually be quite filling and hearty.īrandy recently stumbled upon something new while browsing the isles of Costco Peter and Pat's 4 Cheese potato Pierogies. They can be crisp and chewy or soft and supple, they can be served simply with a little butter or made elaborate with as many toppings and sauces as can be imagined. Pierogies, like most dumpling type foods, are incredibly versatile and can be filled with any number of savory, sweet, vegetarian, or carnivorous fillings. The best part was the delightful little bursts of flavor from the hidden raisins inside.Īs evidenced as recently as last fall, Brandy has quite an affinity for dumplings, but one of her all time favorites is pieogies.
The cake was moist and a bit dense, but coated with a lovely orange-scented glaze and a bit of spice, reminding Brandy of mulled wine or cider. The first tidbit to the table was an Orange Streusel Cake, which the chef explained was presented complimentary to every bruncher. While fairly sweet, the drink went quite nicely with all of the food presented. Brandy favored the peach Bellini, which had a semi-frozen texture that she found rather refreshing. The morning began, as every morning should, with a selection of cocktails. What surprised Brandy the most was that Magginao's was serving brunch items all throughout the week, with the addition of a few extra options on the weekends. Chef Josh Rodriguez was at the helm of this particular location, and he spoke quite enthusiastically to the attendees that morning's event about just how fresh everything that came out of their kitchen was. Maggiano's massive space at the corner of Clark and Grand made it ideal for every sort of occasion, from a small meal with friends, to a large familial celebration, to a massive event, like a wedding reception or a corporate outing. One bright and sunny morning, Brandy was lucky enough to be able to indulge her cravings by stopping into Maggiano's Little Italy to preview their recently premiered brunch menu. "Every year, it seems, as soon as the weather starts to turn, I immediately start craving olive oil, garlic, and basil." "I will forever associate the bliss of sunshine and blue skies with Italy," says Brandy. The summers of her wild youth were always spent cruising the Italian coast sipping Chianti by the light of the setting sun or eating tomatoes out of hand like a fruit or slurping up the freshest pasta in existence. It's not unusual for Brandy to start craving Italian food as the weather warms up. The crispy little sliders were just as delightful as Brandy remembered, and the fresh burst of fruity flavor in the champagne shot was the perfect start to an exhilarating morning. Her first stop was to GT Fish & Oyster, where they were serving one of her favorite little bites, an Oyster 'Po Boy Slider with kimichi and peanuts, along with a mimosa with fresh apricot puree. or eight."Īfter receiving her lanyard and official map at the check in, Brandy was on her way. "Well, I suppose it is a rather nice day," Brandy reasoned, "so might as well get out and get some sun. Such was the case last weekend when Brandy attended the Brunch Bites Walking Food and Drink Event in River North, in which she and several hundred ticket holders were able to make their way to eight different participating restaurants for mini versions of signature brunch dishes and cocktails. But when said physical activity involves brunch, she's more than willing to lace up her special comfy sneakers (with their accompanying custom molded cushion inserts), put her hair into an immaculate bun, and prepare to perspire. Normally, Brandy avoids physical exercise at all costs, preferring activities that require as much sitting as possible.
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