My niece and I took a guided walking tour of the sweeter side of Chicago. For two hours we moved from shop to shop, visiting restaurants and shops and their kitchens, sampling champagne truffles and chocolate cupcakes and Belgian waffles and crunchy peanut butter cups.
Since she's a budding chef, my niece took it all in like the semi-pro that she is. Me? I just enjoyed the sweets and being in Chicago neighborhoods I don't get to very often. But now that I'm crashing from the sugar buzz, I'd like a nap.
These are the thoughts and observations of me — a woman of a certain age. (Oh, my, God, I'm 65!) I'm single. I'm successful enough (independent, self supporting). I live just outside Chicago, the best city in the world. I'm an aunt and a friend. I feel that voices like mine are rather underrepresented online or in print. So here I am. If my musings resonate with you, please visit my blog again sometime.
That sounds quite heavenly. I'd really love to do something like that.
ReplyDeleteTwo things I like about all my visits to Chicago was the food and the neighborhoods. Chicago is an unique city that has a lot to offer besides the Cubs.
ReplyDeleteSounds like fun!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a lot of fun, and interesting too. It's great to get out of our regular neighborhoods and check out what the rest of our town has to offer, and with chocolate added, so much the better!
ReplyDeleteI was going to do a write up for UpTake about some of Boston's chocolate tours - glad to hear they are as yummy and fun way to spend a day as they sound!
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