Recap of the Summerfest

Heyo! If you couldn't make it out last Saturday to the Damen/Hoyne Summerfest allow me to narrate through pictures :)

Chicagoans! Come join us June 20th from 11-6 for the Epiphany Summerfest!

2008 W. Bradley between Damen & Hoyne

Come join us June 20th from 11-6 for the Epiphany Summerfest!

Art, jewelry, books, children's items, media, and featured handmade sellers Balance Boards and Beams, Wonder Kids Bath Capes, Barefoot Books, Ginny's belts and accessories,
Earth Cadets, Dean's Sauces, and The Traveling Vineyard.

In true "fest" style there will be live music, beer and of course, plenty of food. There is also a raffle and silent auction.

Kid's Activities: Moonbounce, Dunk Tank, Face Painting, etc....

Hope to see you there!!

What's for dinner?

Inspired by Chickpeas, 2 bags of leftover Spinach and the New York Times showing up in a Google search.

Chickpeas With Baby Spinach

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground (omitted, I don't think I like cumin so much)

Salt, preferably kosher salt, and freshly ground pepper to taste

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1 (15-oz.) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 cup vegetable stock, or water

Cayenne to taste (to taste!)

1 6-oz. bag baby spinach

1. Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, about five minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, tomato paste and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring for one to two minutes, until fragrant and the tomato paste has turned a darker color. Add the chickpeas, the stock or water, and the cayenne, and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer 10 minutes.

2. Stir in the spinach, a handful at a time, stirring until each addition of spinach wilts. Add salt to taste and simmer uncovered, stirring often, for five minutes. Add lots of freshly ground pepper, taste and adjust salt and cayenne, and serve.

3. Dine!

I'll let you know how ours turns out :)

Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/18/health/18recipehealth.html

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