Taking a trip to Cafe Chien, my local cafe.

Before we left for vacation a couple of weeks ago, we had our first snowfall.  When it snows in Chicago the windchill can be brutal, so we decided to commute to a new cafe called Cafe Chien.

This grey overcast is very typical of Chicago during the winter time.  Everything becomes monochromatic for almost six months.  We endure very long winters.

By the time we reached Cafe Chien, we walked past it and our limbs were freezing.  At second glance I was able to notice the petite storefront.  We were in for a pleasant surprise when we stepped inside.

Located in the heart of Albany Park, I was very surprised when I found out a neighborhood cafe had opened.  Cafe Chien is located a few strides from the Kimball brown line, and they serve real lattes made with metropolis coffee. Real lattes!  Not the kind from Starbucks that is thin and watery, I mean velvety, unburnt, frothy lattes!

It was unbelievably cozy and had a Parisian theme throughout.  I ordered a cafe latte for $3.00 and a toasted almond croissant.

The croissant was large, buttery, overflowing with almond spread, warm, crispy, caramelized on the bottom...  The latte was also perfect.

It didn't last long.

Such a cozy and adorable place!!

Cafe Chien: Website
4749 N. Spaulding Ave
Chicago, IL

Rewinding At The End Of Winter Break

Winter break is almost over and I can't believe how fast it went by.  We were in the south for most of our Thanksgiving break, so after K and I arrived home I dove into knitting hats for Christmas.  Before I knew it... I had one week left until my classes began again!

I appreciate the time I had with my family and my kittens, however.  I'm nervous about the new semester but I had a good break.

Toro is looking very handsome in his lion cut!

I also did quite a bit of cooking.  I roasted a whole chicken last week using a fresh herb mixture, lemons and butter.  Whole chickens are so much cheaper than purchasing the parts precut, so roasting them is my new obsession.

It was too delicious to take a photo of, K and I devoured it.  :)