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Ingredient Thu Jan 03 2008

Calling All Cars

Living in Chicago means that I think I can find any food or ingredient. I can go to Patel Brothers on Devon Avenue for Indian foods, over to Conte di Savoia on Taylor Street for Italian, or Argyle Street for Vietnamese.

But I'm stumped. I can't find Portuguese muffins. These soft, buttery versions of English muffins have long been a favorite (even when I bought them as "Australian Toaster Biscuits" from Oroweat), and despite my searches, these don't seem to be anywhere near Chicago. I can attempt recipes, or order online, but I'd rather find them locally. Anyone?

 
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sahar / January 7, 2008 12:15 PM

try treasure island they're labeled as crumpets. i always find them at the treasure island on broadway near addison.

Robyn / January 9, 2008 12:44 AM

Thanks! I'll head up there!

Paul / May 30, 2009 10:26 PM

You want the best Portuguese Muffins , go to www.3mealmuffin.com

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Feature Thu Dec 31 2015

The State of Food Writing

By Brandy Gonsoulin

In 2009, food blogging, social media and Yelp were gaining popularity, and America's revered gastronomic magazine Gourmet shuttered after 68 years in business. Former Cook's Illustrated editor-in-chief Chris Kimball followed with an editorial, stating that "The shuttering of Gourmet reminds...
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