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what exactly are clams?

and how do they taste? I am curious because I was watching food network and they had a show where the guy was trying fried clams and I was just curious to try them. I am not a big seafood fan but I like cajun shrimp and tilapia and crab cakes.
and to this jackass who said oysters, I didn’t ask you all that so you could have kept that dumb ass answer to yourself.
and you spelled it wrong!

A clam is a kind of mollusc that has a shell divided into two pieces called valves; in other words, a clam is a bivalve mollusc.The word "clam" has no real taxonomic significance in biology. However in the USA the word can sometimes be used to mean any bivalve mollusc. It can also be used to mean a bivalve other than an oyster, mussel, or scallop, and that has a more-or-less oval shape, or a freshwater mussel.

The word clam is also very often used to mean any one of many edible bivalve species which live buried in sand, hence, "digging for clams" or clam digging. Not all edible clams are round or oval in shape: the razor clam has an elongated shell whose shape suggests a straight razor.

In October 2007 an Arctica islandica clam caught off the coast of Iceland was discovered to be at least 405 years old, and was declared the world’s oldest living animal by researchers from Bangor University.

A clam’s shell consists of two valves which are connected by a hinge joint and a ligament that can be external or internal. Two adductor muscles close the shells. The clam has no head, and usually has no eyes, (scallops are a notable exception), but a clam does have kidneys, a heart, a mouth, and an anus.

Clams, like most molluscs, also have open circulatory systems, which means that their organs are surrounded by watery blood that contains nutrients and oxygen. Clams eat plankton, and they themselves are eaten by small sharks and squid.

In culinary use, the term "clam" most often refers to the hard clam Mercenaria mercenaria but it may refer to several other species such as the soft-shell clam, Mya arenaria. Clams can be eaten raw, steamed, boiled, baked or fried; the method of preparation depends partly on size and species. Clam chowder is a popular soup in the U.S. and Canada. In Italy, clams are often an ingredient of mixed seafood dishes, or are eaten together with pasta.

The Maxima clam Tridacna maxima, a species of giant clam, is popular with saltwater aquarium hobbyists.

The Moche people of ancient Peru worshiped the sea and its animals. They often depicted clams in their art.

Hope this helps! =)


Affordable eyewear in a low economy

With the economy like it is today, you need to be able to get some bang for your buck. There are many sites out there that offer discounts for a variety of items. In most cases however, you end up trading quality for that low price. There are several sites that sell eyeglasses at “discount” prices, but those prices come at a cost. Not only do you end up sacrificing quality for the supposed savings, but you can forget about style. Don’t worry, there is hope! Zenni Optical is a company that offers low cost while still maintaining great quality and style. They work with the prescription that you receive from you optometrist to make your eyeglasses fit what you want and need. When ordering your glasses through Zenni Optical, helps you to have quality eyeglasses while keeping your cost low by eliminating the middle man. They manufacture your glasses, using the most modern materials available. They have up to date styles that will keep you looking good while paying less. Now the rest is up to you. In this economy, no one can afford to over pay. So you can continue paying more than needed for your eyeglasses, or you can visit Zenni Optical today.


Cajun Cookbook

The other day I could not read my Cajun cook book and messed up my cooking. I could not understand why. I spent days trying and trying to figure out the problem. I asked a relative what the problem could be and he said I most likely need eyeglasses. My budget was tight but I didn’t want to waste my money on cheap ones. He gave me the url address of Zenni optical. They use the latest modern materials, manufacturing and marketing systems. They bring their product direct from the factories. No middlemen, no retail overhead, and practically no advertising budget. They do not pay for or sell expensive, or even inexpensive eyeglasses, but only the manufactured brand ZENNI. Eyeglasses are definitely a personal fashion and style item, and they strive to provide a fashionable and stylish product. Zenni feels prescription eyeglasses are a health item necessity for most wearers, and to that end they take considerable pride in being able to bring to all a very high quality product of great durability, safety and comfort at truly reasonable and affordable prices. My satisfaction was immediate. My glasses have improved my productivity and the way I see my cook book.


Creole cooking

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I have a big garden and lots of product. What kind of soups can I make with all this stuff?

I have zuccini, squash, carrots, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, bean sprouts, snap peas, onions, green peppers, cilantro, red cabbage, lettuce, jala peppers, banana peppers, baby corn, corn, tomatoes, potatoes, steak, chicken, lamb, rotini, linguini, mahi, tilapia, sausage, ginger, black pepper, chick and beef soup bases, lemon pepper, seafood seasoning, sesame seed, curry, cumin, chili powder, red pepper, oregano, herbs de province, cajun, I can get a couple more spices if needed, I am not very experienced with soup making.

Minestrone Soup:
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon
1 large onion, cut into large dice
1 celery stalk, cut into large dice
1 carrot, peeled and cut into 1/2 moon shapes
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
1/4 cup boiled ham chunks or end of prosciutto, large dice
4 medium tomatoes, fresh or canned, peeled and roughly chopped
1 tablespoon fresh chopped Italian parsley leaves
6 cups hot vegetable stock or chicken stock
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 small zucchini, medium dice
3/4 cup arborio rice
2 yellow, red, or orange bell peppers, roasted, cored, skinned, seeded and cut into strips
Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
6 fresh chopped basil leaves

In a heavy-bottomed soup pot, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat until hot, but not smoking. Add the onion and cook, stirring for 1 minute. Lower the heat to low, and add the celery, carrots and garlic. Allow to simmer over low heat until the vegetables begin to soften, about 10 minutes. Add the ham pieces and cook 2 more minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the tomatoes and the parsley. Cook for 5 more minutes so that the flavors meld.
Add the hot water or stock and season with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, and add the zucchini and the rice. Bring back to a boil and then lower the heat so that the liquid is simmering. Let simmer gently until the rice is cooked, about 40 minutes. Remember to stir the soup occasionally. Add more water or stock, if necessary. When the rice is cooked, add the roasted peppers and remove the soup from the heat. Stir in Parmesan, to taste, and top each serving with some chopped basil.

Cianfotta:
2 medium-sized bell peppers
1/2 pound ripe tomatoes
1 bunch (about 5-6) zucchini flowers
1/2 pound (about 4 small) small green hot chili peppers
1 medium-sized eggplant
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 baking potatoes, cut into cubes
2 cups vegetable stock
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 bunch fresh basil, cut into chiffonade
Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, to taste

Clean and cut all the "verdura" (including the bell peppers, tomatoes, zucchini blossoms, chili peppers) into 1/2-inch dice. Make sure to do the chili peppers last and clean your knife and cutting board thoroughly after chopping them.
In a 12 to 14-inch saucepan with 3-inch sides, heat the olive oil over a medium-high flame until hot but not smoking. Add the garlic and onion and cool until a light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the potato cubes and cook until light golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes more. Add the rest of the vegetables and let cook until soft, about 15 minutes more.
Begin adding the stock, bit by bit. Bring the soup to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve the soup in 4 warmed soup bowls, garnished with basil. Add some Parmigiano-Reggiano, to taste, if desired.

Simple Veggie Soup:
2 small leeks, white part only
1 large potato, peeled
1 small onion
2 stalks celery
1 medium zucchini
12 green beans
2 medium carrots, peeled
6 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons water
1/2 gallon chicken stock (or 1/2 gallon water, 4 bouillon cubes, a pinch of thyme, and 1/2 bay leaf)
6 ripe tomatoes, peeled and seeded
4 medium garlic cloves
30 fresh basil leaves, washed and dried
Salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Cut the leeks, potato, onion, celery, zucchini, green beans, and carrots into 1/4-inch dice.
In a 6-quart stockpot, combine 3 tablespoons of the olive oil with the water. Add the vegetables and saute over medium-low heat until all the water evaporates. Do not brown the vegetables.
Add the stock and bring to a boil. Cook at a gentle boil for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a food processor fitted with the metal blade, put the tomatoes, basil, garlic, and remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil. Pulse until pureed. Stir the puree into the cooked soup. Do not let the soup return to a boil. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Serve the soup hot or cold from a tureen or in individual bowls.

Chicken Veg Soup:
2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil
2 leeks, cleaned and chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 cup of peas
4 boneless chicken breasts
2 to 3 bay leaves
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
8 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
6 ounces uncooked egg noodles
1 cup zuccini or squash
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add leeks, carrots, garlic, and celery and saute 4 minutes, until soft. Add bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper and stir to mix well. Add chicken broth and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, partially cover and simmer 10 minutes.
Return mixture to a boil and add egg noodles. Cook 10 minutes, until egg noodles are just tender. Stir in peas and cook until peas are just heated through, about 1 minute.
Remove from heat, discard bay leaves and stir in parsley.

Chicken Cacciatore Stoup:
1 package boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 to 1 1/3 pounds, diced
Coarse salt and black pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 3 turns of the pan
2 russet potatoes, peeled and cubed into 1-inch squares
4 portobello mushroom caps or 16 cremini mushrooms, sliced or chopped
4 ribs celery hearts, chopped
1 medium onion, peeled and quartered lengthwise then thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and quartered lengthwise then thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup dry Italian red wine, eyeball it
1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (28-ounce) can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
2 cups chicken stock
3 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped, 3 or 4 sprigs
1 cup basil, arugula or baby spinach leaves, shredded or torn
Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Romano, to pass at table
Crusty bread, to pass at the table

Heat a deep skillet or a medium soup pot over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons EVOO, 2 turns of the pan, and the chicken. Season it with coarse salt and pepper and red pepper flakes.
While the chicken cooks, chop up the veggies.

When the chicken is evenly and lightly browned all over, 3 or 4 minutes, remove it to a plate and reserve. Add another tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil, 1 more turn of the pan. Add the potatoes to the pan. Cook a couple of minutes, then add in the mushrooms, celery, and onion and cook another couple of minutes. Add in the peppers and garlic and cook another 1 to 2 minutes. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper. Add chicken back to the pan. Toss it with the vegetables. Add red wine to the pan and deglaze it, picking up drippings. Add tomatoes and stock to the stoup and stir to combine. Stir in rosemary and reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 8 to10 minutes.
Turn off stoup and ladle into shallow bowls. Top with basil (for a sweet finish and balance to the spice in the soup) or arugula (for a peppery finish) or with spinach (for a woodsy finish). At the table, pass grated cheese for sprinkling on top of the stoup and bread for mopping up the bowl.

Broccoli Stoup:
1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds broccoli rabe, 1 large bunch, trimmed and cut into large bite-sized pieces
Salt
Extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, 1 minced, 3 chopped
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can white beans, cannellini
Black pepper
1 quart chicken stock
2 cups beef or vegetable stock
1/3 pound orecchiette, little ear shaped pasta, or ditalini
1 pound ground veal
1 egg
1/2 cup bread crumbs, a couple of handfuls
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano or Romano, a generous handful, plus some to pass at table
2 to 3 fresh sage leaves, finely chopped
Crusty bread, for mopping

Bring a couple of inches of water to a boil in a medium skillet. Add salt to boiling water and the broccoli rabe and cook 7 to 8 minutes. Drain rabe and reserve.
While rabe cooks, heat a medium soup pot over medium to medium high heat with 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil. Add 3 cloves chopped garlic, carrots and onions. Cook 5 to 6 minutes, add white beans and heat through, a minute. Season veggies and beans with salt and pepper. Add drained rabe and the stocks and cover pot to bring to a quick boil. Add orecchiette and stir. Reduce heat and simmer soup to a low-roll, uncovered.
Mix veal with egg, remaining clove minced garlic, bread crumbs, cheese, sage and salt and pepper. Roll into 1-inch balls and drop into stoup. Cook 5 minutes. Adjust seasonings and serve stoup in shallow bowls with crusty bread.


It is hard to cook when you can not see.


If you are like me then as time goes by it gets harder to see. The small print is the toughest. When you are trying to work with measurements on measuring cups it gets difficult. That is the issue that drove me to get glasses. I fought it as long as I could because I just didn’t want to spend the money.
While doing my research online I came across an article titled “Cheap eyeglasses are a reality. Check out Eric’s review of Zenni Optical” on the examiner.com site. This was an eye opener. I went to Zenni Optical at eyeglasses and I was surprised.
Zenni Optical uses the latest up to date materials and manufacturing techniques. They have a large variety of styles to pick from and they really know what they are doing. The most amazing thing is that the price was so much less than what I thought it would be.
The process is very simple. They can take your prescription and offer you quality glasses at unbelievable prices. They are able to do this by cutting out the middle man. This allows them to provide quality eyeglasses at discount prices.
So give it a whirl and go to eyeglasses and get the deal of your life.


Where can I get crawfish near Akron, Ohio?

I love seafood, Cajun, southern cooking, and I recently saw a movie with a giant plate of crawfish. I hear it’s seasonal, but I’m curious if there’s a restaurant around these parts that I could try crawfish. (Not breaded and fried like Popeye’s) If not, we go to Hilton Head once a year, is there a place there?

Have it shipped-in from either coast. Or, the Gulf of Mexico.


Is Popeye’s fast food taste like authentic cajun food?

I want to go to New Orleans to try cajun food. Popeye’s is the only fast food place I really enjoy. How close is it to what i would taste in Louisana? Are there any places I should eat for cajun in NO or South Florida where I live?

some taste something like it,
go to Ryans all you can eat in Louisiana for cajun


Has anyone ever made REAL cajun/ creole food?

Can you give me an awesome recipe for a theme luncheon we have coming up… I need a really good recipe – preferably one that you have tried and liked before…

I am from New Orleans and these are some of the easier creole recipes you can make. Enjoy them.

CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE GUMBO

4 pounds chicken
10 cups chicken broth
1 cup vegetable oil
½ teaspoon thyme
1 cup flour
1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
2 medium onions, chopped
1 pint drained oysters (optional)
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 Tablespoons green onions, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 Tablespoon parsley, chopped

Season the chicken with garlic salt and red pepper. Set aside. In a large pot, make a dark roux by combining flour and oil, stirring constantly. Add bell pepper, onion and celery to the roux and cook until soft (5-6 minutes). Add chicken broth and chicken pieces. Bring to boil, reduce heat to medium, stir in thyme and cook for 1 hour. Add sausage and cook for another hour until chicken tender. Adjust seasoning if needed. Add green onion and parsley. Stir well. Add oysters if you choose to add them (Actually, I usually don’t!)

CREAM OF CRAWFISH SOUP

1 stick butter
½ cup grated onion
½ cup flour
1 pound crawfish tails
½ bunch green onions
2 cups Half and Half
2 cups whipping cream
2 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon red pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder

In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in onion and sauté for five minutes. Stir in flour. Cook about 2 minutes until mixture thickens. Add hot chicken stock and stir well. Simmer for 5 minutes stirring constantly.

In a food processor, grind crawfish and green onions. Add to soup base. Mix well and simmer for 5 minutes while stirring constantly. Add Half and Half and cream and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in seasonings and remove pot from heat.

SHRIMP REMOULADE
The Old Roosevelt Hotel’s recipe

2 egg yolks
1 cup Creole mustard
¼ cup vinegar
Juice of 1 lemon
2 cups salad oil
1 bunch minced green onions
½ stalk celery, minced
4 pounds boiled shrimp, peeled, deveined

Blend the egg yolks, mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Slowly add oil, beating constantly. Once thickened, add green onions and celery. Mix sauce with shrimp and refrigerate for 4 hours before serving.

BLACK EYED PEAS
Fresh will be out of season, so look for dried or look in your freeezer section and you may find them frozen by Pic’d Sweet.

2 quarts. water (or chicken broth)
1 # hickory bacon, cut in pieces
1 # smoked sausage, chunked
1 smoked ham hock
2 cups diced onions
¾ cup diced celery
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon thyme
1 Tablespoon sweet basil
4 bay leaves
1 # black eyed peas
3 Tablespoons bacon drippings
Salt and black pepper to taste
6 cups cooked long-grain rice

Rinse the peas well under cold running water and set them aside to drain. In a 5-quart heavy aluminum Dutch oven with a tight-fitting lid bring the two quarts of water or broth to a rapid boil. Drop into the water the bacon, smoked sausage and ham hock.

Bring the water to a slow boil and cook the meats for 15 minutes (covered) until they form a rich flavored stock. Stir in the onions, celery, garlic powder, thyme, sweet basil, and bay leaves, cover and cook over medium heat until the vegetables soften —about 15 minutes.

Stir in the black eyed peas and the bacon drippings well, making sure the mixture is uniformly blended. Bring the peas to a boil, but immediately reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until rich and creamy, stirring so they don’t stick. (dried peas take about two hours on a very low fire).

About 20 minutes before serving, sprinkle in the salt and pepper and season the peas to taste. Remember—you already have salt in the bacon as well as in the smoked sausage, so you may not need to add much more.

“Fresh” blackeyed peas, unlike the dried variety, need to be cooked for only 20 to 30 minutes before they are ready to serve.

Serve over rice

JAMBALAYA
This is a great short cut version of jambalaya that uses canned broths and is one of the easiest recipes you will ever make. It is great for pot luck lunches/dinners because it is not expensive to make and serves a lot of people. Just don’t tell my grandma I am taking short cuts!

1 pound sausage
2 pounds peeled shrimp or 3-4 cooked, chopped chicken
1 can Campbell’s beef bouillon
1 can Campbell’s french onion soup
8 ounces tomato sauce
1 stick butter
1 ¼ cups chopped bell pepper
¼ cup chopped green onion
¼ cup chopped parsley
1 pound (orange box) Uncle Ben’s
season to taste

Mix cubed chicken and sliced sausage and all other ingredients in baking pan, bake covered 350 for 1 hour and 15 min. Stir every 15-20 min.

SHRIMP CREOLE
2 pounds peeled/deveined shrimp
2 Tablespoons cooking oil
1 large onion (finely chopped)
1 clove of garlic (chopped)
2 Tablespoons chopped green pepper
1 Tablespoon flour
8 ounces tomato sauce
12- 16 ounces of water
2 Tablespoons chopped parsley
thyme
salt and pepper

Heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook until soft. Add garlic and green pepper, sauté two minutes. Stir in flour until well blended. Stir in tomato sauce. Simmer for five minutes. Stir in water, thyme, salt, pepper, parsley and shrimp. Simmer covered for 30 minutes. Serve over rice.

And if you want an authentic creole dessert:

Pralines
2 1/4 c sugar
1 c whole milk
3/4 can evap milk
1 heaping c pecans
1 tea vanilla
2 Table butter

Cook sugar, milk, evaporated milk and butter, stirring constantly, over medium heat to soft ball stage. Add vanilla. Slowly add pecans stirring constantly. Cool 15 minutes. Pour 2" apart on waxed paper and cool.

or

Buttered Pecan Pie
¼ cup unsalted butter
½ cup light corn syrup
¾ cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
3 eggs
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups toasted pecans
9” pie shell

Preheat oven to 375. In a medium saucepan, heat butter over low heat until it turns golden-amber; do not burn. Immediately pour in cream to stop cooking and pour mixture into a mixing bowl. Blend in brown sugar, salt, corn syrup and vanilla. Beat in eggs by hand until well blended. Stir in pecans.

Pour into shell (crimp edges as high as possible) and cover edges with foil. Bake 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until filling is set and pastry golden. Cool at least 2 hours before serving.

To toast pecans: spread pecans on cookie sheet and bake in 375 degree oven for 5-10 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes.


Chicago Vacation Rentals

Chicago, the third largest city in the USA, is a great area of America to explore.

This fantastic city, which is located in the American state of Illinois, has something for everyone. It boasts a wealth of attractions, museums, entertainment, shopping opportunities and some delicious food. What’s more, this area also has a good selection of self catering properties in which you can stay during your holiday, so it’s ideal for a family vacation rental.

Whether you’re looking to do non-stop sightseeing, soak up the sun on the beach or catch up on some retail therapy, you will find it all here in Chicago!

There are numerous tourist attractions in Chicago. Some of the must-sees are The Art Institute of Chicago, Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago Cultural Center, Sears Tower Skydeck, Millennium Park, Navy Pier and lots more!

One of the best ways of seeing the sights of the city is by taking one of the many tours available. There are a variety of tours you can choose from, such as bus tours, bicycle tours, boat tours and even Segway tours!

The Hop On Hop Off sightseeing tour will give you the chance to ride on Trolley buses and Double Decker buses, tour and visit some of the exciting sights and attractions around the city. Some of the stops on the tour include Sears Tower, Millennium Park, Field Museum of Natural History, Theater District, Navy Pier and more.

If you want to get a bird’s eye view of the city, you should head to the Skydeck at Sears Tower. This amazing observation deck, which stands an incredible 1,353 feet above the ground, is an excellent way of enjoying Chicago. You can see for miles on a clear day.

And if you want to view even more of Chicago from a great height, you can also visit the John Hancock Observatory, where you can do the multimedia Sky Tour and check out the exciting open-air Skywalk! From this amazing viewing platform, which is located on the 94th floor of the building, you will be able to look down at the city’s Magnificent Mile.

The Magnificent Mile is an area of Chicago which you should definitely visit during your stay in this great American city – when your feet are firmly back on the ground, of course! Here you will find stores, boutiques, restaurants, hotels, entertainment facilities etc for everyone.

The Magnificent Mile is ideal for those who love shopping! There are a number of department stores here, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom. So you really can shop until you drop! Chicago also has other shopping areas which are worth exploring if you are a keen shopper.

If you’ve still got some energy left after your shopping expedition, you might fancy doing something sporty during your vacation. Chicago has plenty of sports facilities and offers a range of activities, such as cycling, swimming, tennis, golf, bowling, water sports and ice skating!

In fact, one great way of seeing the city (while keeping fit!) is cycling. Chicago boasts many miles of bike lanes and paths and has thousands of bike racks available to use. You can hire a bicycle and enjoy the city’s sights on two wheels.

You will also have to sample some of the delicious food on offer in Chicago. In fact, you will be spoilt for choice by the number of restaurants in the city! Not surprisingly, there is such a huge range of cuisine to suit a great variety of tastes, such as Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Indian, French, Spanish, Cajun and more. You will be well catered for in Chicago.

You should also try the famous Chicago-style pizza or a delicious hot dog during your stay!

Chicago is a great American holiday destination for all the family.

Daryl Self
http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-articles/chicago-vacation-rentals-701599.html


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