Chicago

  • Picture of a chocolate chip cookie.

    July 24, 2026

    Chicago’s Best Chocolate Chip Cookie

    After nearly a year of one of my best friends, Brittany, imploring me to try the tahini chocolate chip cookie from Sugar Moon Bakery, I finally got my chance when she brought me one as a surprise before we went to the Chicago Botanical Garden’s Orchid Show. I, as you well know, am not a...

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  • A picture of a hand holding a peanut doughnut.

    July 23, 2026

    The Peanut Doughnut

    “Rupa, are you really using this space to talk about,” squints, “a peanut doughnut?” WHY YES I AM, PERSON WHO IS DEFINITELY THINKING THIS THOUGHT!!! Back in the 90s and 2000s pre-bubble burst heyday when we had actual meals on planes no matter what section you sat in, free checked bags, and nuts freely given,...

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