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Where do you get your meat? An overview of 9 Chicagoland Butcher Shops and 1 Fish Smokehouse.
A butcher shop has to be a place you go to. There are plenty of grocery stores that have solid meat and sausage selections, but going to...
chrissarcletti
1 day ago6 min read
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Music Fun: Hard Rock and an Iconic Album Dissection of Audioslave
Enjoy this post that delves into hard rock music from the 80s and 90s with a particular focus on the amazing 2002 album Audioslave.
chrissarcletti
Apr 24 min read
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Ski Season - A Review of Wisconsin's Cascade
Cascade is well worth an extra hours drive if your considering Wilmot or Alpine Valley for a Midwest ski experience. No offense to...
chrissarcletti
Feb 232 min read
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Spicy Food in Muslim Asia
In this post, I've included a chapter from my 1st book. The title of the chapter is Spicy Food in Muslim Asia from See, Live, Eat (2013).
chrissarcletti
Jan 2913 min read
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Ski Season - A Review of Wisconsin's Granite Peak
It's winter, and that means it's ski season. This post provides an overview of my favorite Midwest ski spot, Granite Peak.
chrissarcletti
Jan 92 min read
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20 Quotes for 2024
Here's my annual post featuring 20 quotes to remember, refer back to, and use as a guide to live by.
chrissarcletti
Dec 29, 20244 min read
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32 Shocking and Memorable Movie Scenes from Rewatchable films
As a follow up to my September post which covered 43 films that bear rewatching, check out this list of 32 shocking scenes from those films.
chrissarcletti
Dec 4, 202420 min read
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3 Days in Austin
Austin has a lot to offer, including an enviable music and food scene and much more. Here's what I did over my 3 days in Austin.
chrissarcletti
Nov 13, 20246 min read
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Her Voice, Her Power: Iconic Songs by Women
This post highlights some of my favorite rock songs featuring bands that feature female vocalists.
chrissarcletti
Oct 30, 20242 min read
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Monroe Wisconsin and the Badger State Trail
Check out this post, which covers my trip to the Wisconsin/Illinois border town of Monroe for some biking and cheese culture exploration.
chrissarcletti
Oct 17, 20244 min read
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Recipe Time - Scramble Those Eggs
Check out this post for some terrific ways to elevate your scrambled eggs for any meal of the day.
chrissarcletti
Oct 9, 20244 min read
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43 Rewatchable Movies You Don't Want to Miss
This post covers 43 films, made between 1976 and 2019, that I have revisited frequently over the years and recommend.
chrissarcletti
Sep 23, 202413 min read
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Long Live Rock in the Land of the Cuyahoga
Explore Cleveland Ohio and take a tour of the Rock & Roll and Pro Football Hall of Fame in between visiting breweries and a National Park.
chrissarcletti
Sep 10, 20246 min read
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What If? Personal Tabletop Contingency Planning
Refer to this post as guide to help you build a home contingency plan you can refer to during a disaster that impacts your area.
chrissarcletti
Sep 3, 20242 min read
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Memorable Concerts of Recent History
Check out this post for an overview of some recent memorable concert experiences you won't want to miss.
chrissarcletti
Aug 19, 20244 min read
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Recipe Time - Healthy Breakfast Cookies and Cakes
Take a look at these healthy recipes featuring cakes, cookies and oat bars which are satisfying for breakfast, as a snack or dessert.
chrissarcletti
Jul 29, 20242 min read
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Exploring the Heartland: A Father-Son Adventure to Iowa and the Mighty Mississippi River
Explore the rolling hills of Illinois and Iowa, finding adventure along the way in the form of caves, trails and one incredible river.
chrissarcletti
Jul 9, 20244 min read
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An Overview of Chicagoland Music Venues
Refer to this post for an overview of 25 different Chicago area music venues so you have an idea of what to expect at your next concert.
chrissarcletti
Jun 27, 20249 min read
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Proactive Health Measures for the Middle Age Years
A list of proactive health measures and tests to consider as you age.
chrissarcletti
Jun 17, 20246 min read
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Starry Nights and Toasted Marshmallows: Campfire Jams
Check out his post for a ready made playlist perfect for your next star gazing campfire.
chrissarcletti
Jun 6, 20242 min read
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