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Cool off with Bastani from Noon O Kabab

Posted by Tammy

Aug 032011

Raspberry Bastani

If you walk past Noon O Kabab’s take-out/delivery store on Kedzie, then you’ll see signs for gelato. Don’t be fooled. If you go in, you’ll find a Persian version of gelato called bastani. Bastani has a similar texture, but the real adventure comes when you get past the safe flavors like blueberry and raspberry to Persian fig, saffron, or my favorite, spicy mango. Mango with a layer of hot peppery spices on top? It’s surprisingly refreshing and addictive.

Prices range from $3.95 to $5.95. Bastani is available at the sit-down restaurant, or you can buy it directly from the take-out store.

Noon O Kabab
4661 N Kedzie Ave # 1
Chicago, IL 60625-1290
(773) 279-9309

Ice Cream Sandwich from Hilary’s Cookies

Posted by Tammy

Jul 292011

Peach Ice Cream Sandwich

Seems that lately I’ve done nothing but seek out cold, sugary concoctions in an attempt to fight off this hot, soupy July. My latest attempt was to grab an ice cream sandwich from Hilary’s Cookies in Lincoln Square.

This amazing dessert is filled with the monster scoop of vanilla ice cream from Homer’s Ice Cream that’s sandwiched between two vegan cookies. One cookie has a layer of caramel to prevent the ice cream from soaking in and dissolving it into a gooey mess, and the other cookie is protected by a generous amount of peach compote. Both layers do their job while adding dimension and delight to each bite…assuming, of course, you can get your mouth around it. I had to eat each end towards the middle. YMMV.

The July heat may still win over my battle to stay cool, but oh what a way to fight! There are other flavors to try and a pound-sized ice cream cookie sandwich, aka the Mofo, to attempt. Hilary’s Cookies? Expect me back soon!

Hilary’s Cookies
4917 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625-2609
(773) 561-4840

Cool Off with this Midweek Food P0rn Sundae

Posted by Tammy

Jul 202011

Peach Sundae from Margie's Candies

Stuck in a heat wave? It’s okay. Margie’s is there with heaping mounds of luscious ice cream, peaches, whipped cream, and a sprinkle of nuts with a cherry on top. To be honest, I experienced “beached whale” syndrome after downing this monster sundae and only a modicum of “cool”. I feel it’s worth the extra calories. And it’s guaranteed I’ll come back for more as long as July is out to kill me with 90-degree temps and awful humidity.

Margie’s Candies
1813 W Montrose Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 348-0400

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