Season 4, Blog #10 The hot dog from Portillo’s is on a soft poppy seed bun which gives it a nice flavor. It is an authentic Vienna beef hot dog that fills the entire bun. Relish, mustard, sport peppers, celery salt and a dill pickle on the side are my favorite toppings. I leave the… Read more

Season 4, Blog #9 La Michoacana is a new ice cream shop in Lisle. They have many locations throughout the Chicagoland area. On my first trip there, I tried the Oreo ice cream. It tasted homemade because it was so fresh. The cookie pieces were crunchy and the vanilla ice cream was creamy and smooth.… Read more

Season 4, Blog #8 My classmates and I worked as a team to make this recipe. Maria, our occupational therapist, led the group. We laid out the bagels after cutting them in the bagel slicer. Next, we put a thick layer of pizza sauce on each half of the bagel. After that, we used shredded… Read more

Season 4, Blog #4 This wedding day dinner was inside a reception hall in Cleveland, Ohio. I was a groomsman in my sister’s wedding which was a beautiful celebration! The main course consisted of green beans, red potatoes and prime rib. The green beans were fresh and blanched to retain their natural, vibrant green color.… Read more

Season 4, Blog #7 There are 4 different kinds of beans in this bean bake. There are lima beans, pinto beans, white beans, and pork and beans. The texture was soft with a good chew. The bacon gave it a smoky flavor. The sauce was not too sweet, and it had a little acidity from… Read more

Season 4, Blog #6 Christmas dinner was off the hook! Being with my mom and dad was wonderful. It was a meal fit for a king! The mashed potatoes were creamy and smooth with just the right amount of salt and pepper. There was a little bit of butter and milk that made it even… Read more

Season 4, Blog #5 The mostaccioli noodles were plump and were cooked just right. They weren’t mushy, but they weren’t under cooked either. The tomato sauce was creamy and the mozzarella was melted on top, so it was ooey-gooey goodness. A breadstick was included, but it wasn’t flavored. It would have been better if it… Read more

Season 4, Blog #3 This Mexican comfort food is good for any occasion. The cabbage adds a nice crunch, while the hot sauce adds the heat. The lime adds a nice zing of citrus flavor. All the flavors together were an excellent treat for my mouth. The acidity of the dish gives it a nice… Read more

Season 4, Blog #2 The recipe was from the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company. It included eggs, oil, water and two packages of brownie mix. The batter came out thick and gooey. The rich chocolate taste included chocolate chips in the mix. Our team watched the cooking time carefully, so the brownies weren’t under cooked or over… Read more

Season 4, Blog #1 Rachel’s minestrone soup was delicious and had a lot of flavor and depth. The noodles were cooked perfectly; not too hard but nice and soft. The vegetables were a good consistency and were easy to chew. The broth had just the right amount of salt and pepper with a hint of… Read more

Season 3, Blog #6 I like the presentation of the lamb cake because it looks like a wedding cake presentation. It is decorated nicely and has green dyed coconut around it. The coconut is supposed to look like grass. We used chocolate chips for the eyes and nose. The white butter cream frosting was not… Read more

Season 3, Blog #5 During our cooking class, we made the SASED Burger. It was a thick and juicy burger that tasted like a Red Robin burger. First, we cooked the quarter pound beef burger in a pan, until it was well done. Next, the beef patty was set to rest on a paper towel,… Read more

Season 3, Blog #4 The main item for our school’s Thanksgiving feast was tender and juicy turkey. I enjoyed the turkey with gravy on top. Next, I tried the stuffing which was a little dry, so I added gravy to make it moist. It tasted great once it had some turkey gravy on it. The… Read more

Season 3, Blog #3 For my dad’s birthday, we had banana cream pie because that’s his favorite dessert. He likes it better than cake because it’s not too sweet. We even put a candle on top! The pie was made with fresh bananas and a creamy custard filling that tastes like banana pudding. The crust… Read more

Season 3, Blog #2 Yesterday, in our class, we made fruit and yogurt parfaits. They are a great dessert after dinner. First, put vanilla yogurt in a cup. We used half the yogurt, so we could make layers. Next, add three cut strawberries on top of the yogurt. Then, add 4 teaspoons of granola. Last,… Read more

Salt Grass Steak House I went to Oklahoma for my sister Mary’s graduation. I went to dinner at Salt Grass Steak House with my family. I had surf-n-turf and macaroni and cheese. The surf-n-turf included grilled shrimp and sirloin steak. The steak was tender, juicy and beefy. It melted in my mouth. The shrimp was… Read more

The Mexican Buffet had soft corn tortillas, a Mexican cheese blend of quesadilla and cheddar, and juicy ground turkey with chipotle pepper that put a little heat in the meat. Next, there was creamy Spanish rice with corn and green pepper which was a good side dish. The burrito was a soft corn tortilla stuffed… Read more

Season #2, BLOG #1 Jewel Roasted Chicken A quick amazing dinner can be made with a pre-cooked chicken from Jewel . My mom added two delicious sides to compliment the chicken. She made stuffing from a box and fresh green beans. Finally, she poured a creamy gravy over the meal and it tasted like Thanksgiving.

Holy Guacamole is this the most heavenly burger ever! My mom made burgers on the grill. They were a mix of ground turkey and Angus Beef. I added cheese, pickles, mayo, mustard and guacamole. The burger was moist, juicy and tender. The guacamole was light and not too spicy. The pickles rounded it out with… Read more

I recently had a chocolate cake with vanilla filling from Delmonico’s Deli. It was delicious. Not too sweet and the vanilla frosting balanced out the chocolate. It was moist and creamy. It just melts in your mouth! #briansbestbites #whoopwhoopboom #dessert #foodislife #chocolatelover

The other day I had a blueberry muffin from GOH cafe. The staff were nice, friendly and helpful. The cashier was fantastic. The muffin was moist and soft. The blueberries tasted fresh, and there was just the right amount of berries. The crust was beautiful, and it was a perfect brown. I should have asked for… Read more

There were many choices at Panda Express where I went to dine before work. I chose Sweet and Sour Chicken. The chicken was crunchy, not too sour, and the sauce was tangy. The noodles were buttery, savory, soft and delicious. The shell of the eggroll was crispy, while the filling was a great mix of… Read more

The Preferred Meal company called this lunch Popcorn Chicken. I called it NOT mixed vegetables, because they were separate. I think vegetables taste better when they are separated. The corn was buttery, sweet and warm. The green beans were tasty and tasted like they just came from the farm. The popcorn chicken had a nice… Read more