tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15693875622790183722024-03-13T22:31:16.077-07:00D E F I A N T |photographyphotography (and an assortment of other randoms) blog by justine|RAMIREZ (defiant.conviction)(defiant)convictionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00708013737854619456noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569387562279018372.post-80038580925564093892010-02-06T00:59:00.000-08:002010-02-06T01:00:49.835-08:00Monkey Bread<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;"></span><br />
<div class="ingredients" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4334469840_68422ef609.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4334469840_68422ef609.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><h3 style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></h3><h3 style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Monkey-Bread-I/Detail.aspx">(recipe via allrecipes.com)</a></span></span></span></h3><h3 style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #7a7a7a; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Ingredients</h3><ul style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">3 (12 ounce) packages refrigerated biscuit dough</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">1 cup white sugar</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">2 teaspoons ground cinnamon</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">1/2 cup butter</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">1 cup packed brown sugar</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">1/2 cup raisins</li>
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<li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Mix white sugar and cinnamon in a plastic bag. Cut biscuits into quarters. Shake 6 to 8 biscuit pieces in the sugar cinnamon mix. Arrange pieces in the bottom of the prepared pan. Continue until all biscuits are coated and placed in pan. If using nuts and raisins, arrange them in and among the biscuit pieces as you go along.</span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">In a small saucepan, melt the butter with the brown sugar over medium heat. Boil for 1 minute. Pour over the biscuits.</span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 minutes. Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a plate. Do not cut! The bread just pulls apart.</span></li>
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</span></div></div>(defiant)convictionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00708013737854619456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569387562279018372.post-83928297321571410852009-11-07T22:57:00.000-08:002009-11-07T22:57:20.335-08:00Banana Crumb Muffins<div class="ingredients" style="margin-top: 10px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2540/4084527057_a4cd8b0e5f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2540/4084527057_a4cd8b0e5f.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
</div><h3><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></i></span></h3><h3><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-weight: normal;">recipe adapted from </span><a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Banana-Crumb-Muffins/Detail.aspx" style="font-weight: normal;">allrecipes.com</a></i></span> <br />
</h3><h3>Ingredients</h3><ul><li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 1 teaspoon baking soda</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 1 teaspoon baking powder</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 1/2 teaspoon salt</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 3 bananas, mashed</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 3/4 cup white sugar</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 1 egg, lightly beaten</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 1/3 cup butter, melted</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 1/3 cup packed brown sugar</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap">1 cup chopped walnuts <br />
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<li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 1 tablespoon butter</li>
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<div class="directions" style="margin-top: 10px;"><ol><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="overflow: visible;">Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease 10 muffin cups, or line with muffin papers. </li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="overflow: visible;"> In a large bowl, mix together 1 1/2 cups flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat together bananas, sugar, egg and melted butter. Stir the banana mixture into the flour mixture just until moistened. ( This is where I stir in walnuts for more texture.. and I like walnuts in my banana muffins) Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups. </li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="overflow: visible;"> In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour and cinnamon. Cut in 1 tablespoon butter until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Sprinkle topping over muffins. </li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="overflow: visible;"> Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean. </li>
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</div>(defiant)convictionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00708013737854619456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569387562279018372.post-34850345406474953712009-11-01T22:01:00.000-08:002009-11-01T22:01:51.134-08:00Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://5.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ksbbihm1yW1qzo0g9o1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="304" src="http://5.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ksbbihm1yW1qzo0g9o1_500.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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Ingredients:<br />
1 cup all-purpose flour<br />
½ tsp baking soda<br />
½ tsp ground cinnamon<br />
10 tbs salted butter, at room temperature<br />
½ cup granulated sugar<br />
½ cup (packed) light brown sugar<br />
1 large egg<br />
1 tsp vanilla extract<br />
1 cup old-fashioned oats<br />
½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips<br />
½ cup white chocolate chips<br />
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Directions:<br />
<ol><li>Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare 2 cookie baking sheets with wax paper.<br />
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<li>In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and cinnamon. Set aside.</li>
<li>In another bowl, blend the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy (best to use an electric hand mixer).</li>
<li>Add the egg and vanilla until combined well.</li>
<li>Mix the contents of the first bowl into the buttery sugar blend.</li>
<li>USING A WISK or SPOON, stir in the oats JUST until well combined.</li>
<li>Stir in chocolate chips.</li>
<li>Scoop a tablespoon into your hand and make a ball shape. Place onto cookie sheets 2 inches apart (no really, keep them apart.. these babies spread out in the oven).</li>
<li>Bake about 11 minutes or until lightly brown on the edges. </li>
<li>Let sit on cookie sheet for about 2 minutes, then transfer onto cooling racks. Cool for 5 minutes.<br />
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</ol>(defiant)convictionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00708013737854619456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569387562279018372.post-17351475789126362722009-09-19T12:34:00.001-07:002009-09-19T12:34:24.361-07:00Five Guys Burgers and FriesNow, onto another local fave:<br />
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<b>Five Guys Burgers & Fries</b><br />
<i>several locations all around Chicago & burbs,<br />
but I went to the newly opened Bloomingdale location</i><br />
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<b>I just picked up the latest copy of <i>Chicago</i> magazine and featured on the front was the monstrosity of a burger at Five Guys. They have, apparently, made the list of Top 30 Burgers in Chicago. Although they didn't make the top 10 (they were 25 or something like that) in the 'zine, they are definitely on MY top 5 fave burgers (and those FRIES!!)</b><br />
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Alrightly.. enough words. You guys just want pictures anyway ;)<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/defiantconviction/3931524729/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3507/3931524729_eaa443beef.jpg"></a><br />
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a close-up of the burger & fries<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/defiantconviction/3931530239/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2618/3931530239_f228c3652a.jpg"></a><br />
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my friend's double w' cheese, lettuce, tomato, & ketchup (kinda boring if you ask me hehe)<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/defiantconviction/3931518709/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2512/3931518709_e0fa1b1680.jpg"></a><br />
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my double w' cheese, bbq sauce, and grilled onions..<br />
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<b>Now, if you've never been to 5G before, here's how to order...</B><br />
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(1) They have the option of a <u>Regular Hamburger</u> (with(out) cheese / bacon) or a <u>Little Hamburger</u> (with(out) cheese / bacon)... a LITTLE burger is just a single. A REGULAR is a DOUBLE.<br />
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(2) ALL toppings are free! (see below)<br />
* Mayo<br />
* Relish*<br />
* Onions*<br />
* Lettuce<br />
* Pickles<br />
* Tomatoes<br />
* Grilled Onions<br />
* Grilled Mushrooms<br />
* Ketchup<br />
* Mustard<br />
* Jalapeno Peppers*<br />
* Green Peppers<br />
* A-1 Sauce*<br />
* Bar-B-Q Sauce*<br />
* Hot Sauce*<br />
* Upon Request Only<br />
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(3) Their fries come "Regular" or "Large".. honestly, I have no clue how big the large is.. because every time I've gone I can never even finish the Regular sized fries. Also, their fries can be seasoned with Cajun spices... DO IT!!! Well, if you aren't a fan of spices, don't, but otherwise, be prepared to enjoy some of the best cajun fries around!<br />
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(4) If you are taking your order to go, DO NOT close the paper bag! As instructed by a 5G employee once, I kept the bag open until I got to my location. Why? If you trap the steam inside, the fries get soggy :)<br />
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So if this has your mouth watering or your stomach grumbling yet, stop reading this RIGHT now and head out to your local Five Guys! :)(defiant)convictionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00708013737854619456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569387562279018372.post-36795301872438560862009-09-18T12:30:00.000-07:002009-09-19T12:33:49.936-07:00Priscilla's Ultimate Soul FoodThis past summer (which seemed to extend a few extra weeks for me) has been filled with TONS of fun food adventures. Granted, I've gained a bit of weight because of it, I am proud to say that it is the result of some AMAZING food ;) hehe<br />
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<b>Priscilla's Ultimate Soul Food</b><br />
1020 S. Barrington Rd.<br />
Streamwood, IL 60107<br />
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<b>Ooohhh mmyyyy GOD this place is amazing. Seriously,</b><b> we'd been looking for a decent place to make us proud of the NorthSide (Southside definitely rocks when it comes to having some great mom-&-pop stops)</b><br />
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<b>We've been here so often in the past few weeks but we just cannot get enough! From the food to the super hospitable staff, it's hard to stay away.. <br />
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<b>Anyway, I'll let the pictures do the talking (be prepared to drool)</b><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/defiantconviction/3931546359/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2466/3931546359_cb5eecdf69.jpg"></a><br />
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Rib tips (smothered in gravy), rice & (you guessed it..) more gravy, spaghetti, cornbread<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/defiantconviction/3932334036/in/photostream/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3534/3932334036_79d3810efc.jpg"></a><br />
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Open Wednesday through Sunday, fried chicken (dark and white) and fried catfish are always available, but they always have a special entree that changes daily.<br />
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Wednesdays, they have <b>salisbury steak</b>, beef short ribs, and <b>liver & onions</b>.<br />
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Thursdays, you can find <b>pot roast & potatoes</b>, smothered chicken, beef short ribs, and <b>ox tail</b>.<br />
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Fridays, check out their <b>seafood gumbo</b>, beef short ribs, or <b>smothered porkchops</b>.<br />
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Saturdays, they have <B>BBQ ribs</b>, beef short ribs, and <b>meatloaf</b>.<br />
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Sundays, taste their beef short ribs, <b>turkey, half baked chicken, hamhocks,</b> and <b>cornish hens</b><br />
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Man, just typing that up made me want to go back.. but I went their yesterday so I'll refrain myself :)(defiant)convictionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00708013737854619456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569387562279018372.post-38186970227568792642009-09-07T06:51:00.000-07:002009-09-07T06:51:13.346-07:00Glendale Heights vs Vaughn<img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2673/3896062194_8853e67da5.jpg"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2447/3896075384_0909f0b0d6.jpg"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2470/3896106162_69f42c2863.jpg"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2627/3896118842_e9c53acec4.jpg"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2444/3895348919_f9c3bf4d05.jpg"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2472/3896150924_4ee66177ed.jpg"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2443/3895404215_2f8fd48851.jpg"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3468/3895428455_4fee45793e.jpg"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2585/3895451075_3ff5066d37.jpg"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2443/3896246134_4cdd68ec4a.jpg"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3113/3895474377_50e424e262.jpg"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3441/3896292238_1d1acc9fd0.jpg"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3505/3896316320_21c168675b.jpg"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3468/3895549637_958246ec17.jpg"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2453/3896328626_554971b597.jpg">(defiant)convictionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00708013737854619456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569387562279018372.post-47231384980172154922009-09-07T01:10:00.000-07:002009-09-09T22:13:42.553-07:00NABA Innercity 2009 - off the courtSnapped some pictures of people off the court - players & fans alike.<br />
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<img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2671/3895892248_8ebc63c1c9.jpg" /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3489/3895898266_881d6401a2.jpg" /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3264/3895130051_cdc872396f.jpg" /><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2626/3895919524_fd36aaa9ce.jpg" /><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2539/3895140623_cc135ce646.jpg" /><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2539/3895929816_64e432a77f.jpg" /><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2670/3895159931_0f2f70017e.jpg" /><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2528/3895949090_d3a4664178.jpg" /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3523/3895974464_c4f271a972.jpg" /><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2559/3895179935_3203dc21c1.jpg" /><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2487/3895979480_342e675350.jpg" /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3448/3895199621_488ceb9f61.jpg" /><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2458/3895184263_9d370e9364.jpg" />(defiant)convictionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00708013737854619456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569387562279018372.post-80034871078243745852009-09-07T00:27:00.000-07:002009-09-07T00:39:24.131-07:00NABA Innercity 2009<div style="text-align: justify;">So today was the final day for <b>NABA Innercity 2009</b>. It was held in <b>Joy of the Game</b> in Deerfield, IL. There were a LOT of filipinos from all over - Chicago, Toronto, Detroit, etc. There were, I believe, 4 courts being used for the championship games of the weekend.</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2574/3895070127_7a04129f76.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="420" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2574/3895070127_7a04129f76.jpg" width="279" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Included in this blog are my pictures of the game between <b>Chicago PBA</b> and <b>Toronto Philcan</b>. Enjoy! =)</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2506/3895021475_a5582b0849.jpg" /><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2643/3895014983_6b6b1e56b7.jpg" /><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2650/3895027733_300da3a9eb.jpg" /><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2625/3895033341_415f7307c7.jpg" /><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2561/3895038855_41053bc660.jpg" /><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2674/3895826628_3808035a49.jpg" /><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2616/3895049369_3114a93d78.jpg" /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3562/3895840570_5d5ee349db.jpg" /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3437/3895846786_23ed650e99.jpg" /><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2526/3895860834_b6426e593f.jpg" /><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2552/3895866224_e98f020345.jpg" /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3463/3895089631_a721fc030a.jpg" /><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2423/3895094543_4f04d5f51b.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div>(defiant)convictionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00708013737854619456noreply@blogger.com0