Triple D in Chicago: Panozzo's

Round 2 of the Triple D adventure. Panozzo's on Michigan Avenue. It's a small upscale Italian market/deli with a wide selection of meats and cheeses.


Kris' sandwich. It's good. No roaches.

A salad with rolled oats and veggies/fruit.


The lasagna that made this place famous. It's got all the right texture you'd expect from a lasagna. The beef and pork are super YUM! And there's something about the cheese and binds it all together so nicely. One of the best lasagnas I've ever tasted. Just wished I had more.. Sephie ate my portion.

Lillian's something-something wrapped in something. It was REALLY good. Wish I remember what was it called or what was in it. I really need to order this next time. YUMM!


The 'ol signature:

Chicago: Navy Pier

Chicago: Lincoln Park Zoo

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First day in Chicago, we hit the zoo. Lincoln Park Zoo. It's free and it's awesome. Great weather for it too.

Triple D in Chicago: Taste of Peru

After watching many episodes of Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives (aka Triple D), we set out to taste test some of the fine diners during our Chicago trip. This one definitely didn't disappoint.


Peruvian Tamales: Soft and mushy. Not a texture that would inspire anything great let alone good. I have no idea what Aji is. But.. it tastes great still! YUM!



Papa Rellena: I love mashed potatoe.. but, deep fried?!? You kidding me? Then you stuff it with all sorts of good ingredients too?!?! Wow...YUMM!!



Estofado de Carne o Pollo: Best stew ever! HUGE chunks of tenderly cooked beef. Potatoes with something I would usually dislike as an ingredient in anything.. olives.. but... still...YUMMM!!!



The "Guy" that brought us here!

Happy (Canadian) Thanksgiving

Cara's 1st Bday

Another year of last minute decorations, thanks to Sarah for her contribution again! Otherwise, it will take us forever to do the mural!!!
~Lina

Cara's birthday venue was pretty awesome. Set at the Olympic Oval, with a nice party room, skate time on the ice, and a really cool (supervised) jungle gym. All the kids thought they were Olympic gymnists.

Happy Birthday, Cara!
Nice work on the decorations, Lina!
Big thanks, Cat and Drew!!
~Tonee

iSad: RIP Steve Jobs

There is simply no public figure today that I would truly miss if they go. Steve Jobs is the man of exception.

From my first computer, the Apple ][c, through all the many iterations of the apple brand, including Quadros, Powerbooks, iMacs, iBooks, G3, G4, PowerMacs, iPods, iShuffles, iPhone, iPad... and many more in between. It is THE quintessential brand that influenced me throughout my life and career.

It is a small comfort to see a shared global mourning for a great visionary. Impressive to see world political and financial leaders share their respect and admiration for Steve. Even long time competitors alike echo similar sentiments. Now that is quite an accomplishment to put a mark on your time on earth like that. Everyone should strive for goals like that.

I hope your iPod is loaded up with Bob Dylan songs wherever you are, Steve!

Right from the beginning, this blog was created entirely on a Mac.