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Geez, how did I miss this post?! Definitely a must-visit place. Even their sign is gorgeous!

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Joan! It’s so, so good! Also: I’m constantly missing the posts of newsletters (and people!) I like! I’m issuing a blanket apology! 😂 Hope you have great Holidays! ✨

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And Happy Holidays to you, too. Jolene!

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Oct 9, 2022Liked by Jolene Handy

all I have to say is "GUSH ON" (perpetually)

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😂😂😂

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Oct 7, 2022Liked by Jolene Handy

I joke at least a couple of times a week about how I wish someone would invent teleportation already, but mostly in reference to being able to travel in general. But your post has given me a new reason to wish for it--so that I can teleport and try those apple hand pies! 🤩

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Haha! A new kind of culinary tour! Teleport anywhere! I’m with you, wouldn’t it be great!

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Amazing! I've been wanting to go to Kasama for so long. Now I'm even more excited thanks to this post!

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Jen, it’s so good!!! You’ll love it!

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Wow! I gained several pounds just looking at these wonderful photos. If I ever get to Chicago again , this is where I’m heading.

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Definitely, Elizabeth, so worth it! (And thank you)

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Oooo...new book!

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👍

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Oct 1, 2022Liked by Jolene Handy

All of this looks so delicious! You are finding all the unique places in Chicago. I'd love to come to one of your tasting parties!!

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Pam, if you lived closer I’d invite you! :)

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Unique and fascinating find in Chicago! Thanks, Jolene! I love Ballymaloe. Stayed there many years ago and the bucolic setting, morning breakfasts of porridge drenched in cream, a must visit if you’re in County Cork!

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I’ve always wanted to go, I always end up in either Dublin or Co. Clare! I really want to go, lucky you to have visited! :)

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What a find, Jolene! Your pictures and descriptions are just mouthwatering! You’ve given me one more reason to visit your fair city. Of course I really want that gorgeous cookbook too.

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Whenever you and Jeff get out here, we will go, Ruth! :)

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It's a deal, Jolene!

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Everything looks and sounds scrumptious! Nice to learn the meaning of their name. Thanks Jolene.

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I thought that was such a wonderful story of how they chose the name, Vicki! :)

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Black truffle croissant?? That’s enough to make me want to buy a plane ticket to Chicago! And the Ballymaloe Desserts book cover is something else. Phaidon books are always so gorgeous.

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Book that flight, Sam! :) I agree; Phaidon books are always next-level beautiful! :)

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Oh wow, that looks like an amazing place to visit 😁😋

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I’m so happy to have found it, Tracy! (Also,it was hard for me to miss on the cover of Food and Wine! 😂 :)

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