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ABBEY: Magnolia Bakery is recommended to us by Nylene. It is famous for its banana pudding. Not a fan though but need to try.  In the shop, I had Vanilla Chocolate Cake and coffee. It became our comfort since it is a rainy day and cold.   We had banana pudding to-go and ate it at home. It is delicious; not too sweet and can immediately make you full. Magnolia Bakery at Chicago's Banana Pudding Magnolia Bakery at Chicago's Cake Design Magnolia Bakery at Chicago's Vanilla Chocolate Cake Magnolia Bakery at Chicago' World Famous Banana Pudding WILL:  Before going to a place we should gave a habit to research on what to and where to dine. In many blog and YouTube videos we have looked upon, Magnolia Bakery is always in their list. AND, it was recommended by Nyleen. Who are we not to check that out. :)  To grab a bite before we head back home, we headed to the famous Magnolia Bakery in State Street. The lady at the counter gladly roam m...

Ingredients: Pork marinade: 500g pork (thin slices) 2 1/2 tbsp sugar 1/4 cup scallions (chopped) 2 tbsp minced garlic Sesame oil Sesame seed Salt and pepper Mix all the ingredients and let the sugar be dissolved. Put in the pork and marinate for at least an hour. Fry and set aside. Vegetables: 1 medium carrot sliced into strips 200g soy bean sprouts 1/4 cup scallions 1 bunch of spinach 200g shitake mushroom (thin slices) 1 medium cucumber (thin slices) 1 tbsp chili pepper paste 3 (2 & 1 tbsp) rice vinegar 1 tbsp sugar sesame oil sesame seeds pepper flakes Salt & pepper Fry carrots with 1 tbsp oil in a pan. Put a dash of salt then set aside. Do the same with mushroom but don't put salt. Blanch spinach and drain it. In a bowl mix it with sesame oil and sesame seed. Set aside. Blanch soy bean sprouts, drain and put pepper flakes, scallions, and sesame oil. Set aside. Mix 1 tbsp of rice vinegar, salt and 1 tbsp s...

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ABBEY: We've toured five museums in Chicago and I don't know how long we walked but still there are lot more things to see. We purchased Chicago City Pass for 199USD for the following visitor attractions: 1. Shedd Aquarium 2. Art Institute of Chicago 3. The Field Museum 4. Museum of Science and Industry  5. Adler Planetarium  Adler Planetarium: This is our first stop. We were there way before it open and we're on a full battle gear against cold. We were greeted by the exhibition of the man on the moon; how US President John Kennedy on 1961 challenge the nation to step on the moon before the decade ends. And the rest is history. Since it is all about Earth and other celestial bodies, it has abundant displays of instruments used for the studies like armillary spheres, telescopes, maps and solar system models.  Shedd Aquarium: We did revisit Shedd aquarium after our first tour as the tickets for the show is already sold out. The museum is curate...

ABBEY: There is one item that we wanted to get from Portillo's: their chocolate cake shake. So after a day in Downtown Chicago, our Kuya and Ate treat us for dinner at Portillo's at Harwood Heights. And yes, the chocolate cake shake is available.  But first I indulged with big bites on their Italian Beef and Sausage combo; beef and sausage in a sandwich. It was so delicious and packs a lot of flavor. No need for any condiments like ketchup or mustard.  Then came the dessert. It is literally a slice of Portillo's famous chocolate cake put into a blender. You can still feel the cake texture in every sip. Just be moderate with this. Lots of sugar and calories my friends. Portillo's: Beef. Burgers. Salads. - Italian Beef and Sausage Combo Portillo's: Beef. Burgers. Salads. - Menu Portillo's: Beef. Burgers. Salads.   Portillo's Famous Cake Shake Portillo's: Beef. Burgers. Salads. - Italian Beef WILL: Portillo's is o...

ABBEY: On our first visit to Shedd Aquarium, we saw Kim and Carlos Chicago Hotdogs stand. Who can miss their yellow flag? A combo of hotdog, chips and drink costs US$7.00.  The hotdog comes with pickles, relish, tomato, and chili, and it was delicious. Just beware of the seagulls. They want a piece of that delight too.  Oh by the way, put only mustard and no ketchup please. It's a "sin". Kim And Carlo's Chicago Style Hot Dogs   Kim And Carlo's Chicago Style Hot Dogs Store WILL:  If hotdog in Philippines is usually served with ketchup, in Chicago its a NO-NO!  Chicago hotdog is consist of pickle spear, onions, pickled green pepper, mustard, tomatoes and poppy seed bun. Too many toppings! Haha! So when I took my first bite, it seems my taste buds is having a feast of flavors!  Thanks Kim and Carlos stand for making our first taste of Chicago Hotdog memorable. Why memorable? We are eating those yummy buns on a freezing col...

ABBEY: We're used to take public transport in Singapore so we took up the challenge of riding trains and buses going Downtown Chicago. As a tourist, we opted to buy a day-pass for 10USD. Unlimited train and bus rides for a day. By doing this, we were able to go to the museums like Adler, the Navy Pier, 360 Chicago, Willis Tower, Chicago Riverwalk, Magnificent Mile and a lot more.  I cannot help comparing the trains of Singapore and Chicago. Not an insult but for Chicago Transit Authority to improve the system or service.  The trains are just plain dirty; floor, windows, and seats. They have smell too. I even observed that there are people literally "living" inside the train. Safety and health issues.  The buses on the other hand are clean. Touch the door and it will open just like magic. Chicago USA: Public Transportation - Bus Chicago USA: Public Transportation - Train Station   Chicago USA: Public Transportation - Train Coach W...

ABBEY: We dropped by Chinatown for lunch after visiting Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago). We went to Joy Yee Noodle restaurant.  They don't have sweet and sour pork so I settled with chicken. And we also have tofu and mushroom and fried rice. Each serving is for 3-4 people. They were all delicious. The coating in the chicken is not thoroughly cooked though.  We got avocado shakes for to-go. Its serving is also big enough for 2 persons. It is creamy and sweet with no bitter after taste. Joy Yee Noodle's Chicken Menu   Joy Yee Noodle's Fried Rice Menu Joy Yee Noodle's Vegetable Menu WILL:  After a fun rundown in Museum of Science and Industry, Ate Abigail and Kuya Victor drove us to Chicago's Chinatown. They proudly present to us Joy Yee Noodle restaurant.  The waiter gave us a huge-size menu; no wonder why because they are serving enormous meals.  Kuya took charge in choosing our food and what I like most is the Sweet a...

ABBEY: One of the gifts that my Kuya and Ate gave us is a pair of tickets for a Chicago Bulls game at United Center. This is a crucial game for the Bulls to win so they can move to the playoffs. The match is against Atlanta Hawks.  Before going to our seats, we were able to create our cheerboards, got our plushtoy freebie and game coupons.  The score was so close which brought more intensity to the house. The Bulls had the homecourt advantage and they won the game.  The crowd were rewarded with McDonald's Big Mac as the Bulls finished with more than 100 points.  Congratulations Chicago Bulls. WILL:  Bulls! Go! Bulls!  OhMyG! Never thought that I will be experiencing a live action of NBA! Specially to see Chicago Bulls to play! A big thanks to Kuya Victor and Ate Gail for sponsorship. Haha. Ahmm, I will tell you a secret. The ticket price is high!  The United Center arena is enormous for its size. The game had never been boring! The...

ABBEY: We used our yearly Citibank Priority Pass to access Asiana Business Class lounge in Incheon International Airport as we have a six-hour layover going to Chicago.  It was early morning when we arrived and waited an hour for the hot food items to be served. They have fried rice and creamy mushroom, cornflakes, noodles, bread and pastries. Coffee, club soda, beer, wine, juices and fruits can also be found.  The lounge is very large. You can watch news and sportscast on their huge TV screens, edit your presentations for business meetings, hold a conference, take a shower and most of all have a massage. They have a grand piano as a centerpiece but unfortunately no one played during our visit. WILL: Almost every year, I gave thanks to Citibank Credit Card for their complimentary Prestige Priority Pass. This 2017, we used it at Asiana Business Lounge at Incheon International Airport.  What are the unbeatable thing in that lounge? They a massive ...

ABBEY: Korean Air is our airline of choice for our US trip (Chicago). The almost 24-hour flight was made comfortable by the attendants. Blanket, pillow, and slippers and toothbrush were already in our seats upon boarding.  Food like bibimbap and chicken with carrots and brocolli were served. They were delicious and can be partnered  with soda, white or red wine, beer, tea or coffee. We got aisle seats and they have enough legroom for a tall guy like me.  The attendants were polite, ready to serve and always wear a smile. We were a little bit over our baggage allowance but was able to check them in without additional fee.  Speaking of, all our luggages have cracks after the flight. I don't know if this is the trade off when not paying for extra kilos or only a case of mishandling.  All in all the flight experience is great. I hope we can be bumped up to business class on our next trip. Our Damage Luggages After Our Korean Air Flight :( ...