I visited Loba a few months ago, based on one of your instagram posts and it IS wonderful! I used to live nearby before she took it over and I might not have moved, if I’d known I would have been within walking distance of such a lovely little treasure. Excited to try the recipe!
Such lovely writing in this post! I always look forward to your spotlights on local places. Though I’m (sadly) not local to Chicago myself, I always pass along your recommendations to friends who do live there (gotta spread the gospel).
Fantastic story written on an even more fantastic woman. Loba is such an important part of the neighborhood. My days that begin there always turn out to be the the best of the week.
Love the Winnipeg reference! And your blog! It was probably the third I ever followed after Smitten and The Wednesday Chef. Your aesthetics and taste are always on-point. Thanks for so many great recipes and ideas :) Although I’m in the NE now, my heart remains in the Midwest.
This is a fantastic essay, Tim! Loba sounds like an amazing place and I hope that I’ll be able to visit soon, but in the meantime, I’ll make this recipe. Thanks!
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Christine says:
April 10th, 2018 at 9:47 am
Thrilled to try Loba! Am I missing where the pepitas are in the recipe?
Tim says:
April 10th, 2018 at 9:54 am
Hi Christine: Though pumpkin seeds sometimes show up in these, pepita is Spanish for seed- so the sesame count, too. : )
Cathy says:
April 10th, 2018 at 11:32 am
I loved this story. Woohoo! I love that you have the measurements in grams! Definitely making these.
Jam says:
April 10th, 2018 at 11:52 am
This is a wonderful, A+ post in every way. Thanks for sharing the story + recipe.
PS. These seem similar to the cashew bars from Soframiz – are they?
Tim says:
April 10th, 2018 at 12:47 pm
Thanks, Jam! They are similar in format. Flavors and textures are really different: chewy/tender oat base and the topping is much less sweet.
Wesley says:
April 10th, 2018 at 12:55 pm
I really appreciate how you write, and what you share with us. Thank you!!
Tim says:
April 10th, 2018 at 1:06 pm
Thanks for all of the nice notes, friends. I appreciate it. And especially appreciate you sticking around when I don’t post that often. YTB!
Nancy in NJ says:
April 10th, 2018 at 1:42 pm
I second what Wesley said! Love seeing your emails pop up in my inbox. Gotta try these bars.
Kelly says:
April 10th, 2018 at 2:46 pm
I visited Loba a few months ago, based on one of your instagram posts and it IS wonderful! I used to live nearby before she took it over and I might not have moved, if I’d known I would have been within walking distance of such a lovely little treasure. Excited to try the recipe!
Lily says:
April 11th, 2018 at 8:17 am
Such lovely writing in this post! I always look forward to your spotlights on local places. Though I’m (sadly) not local to Chicago myself, I always pass along your recommendations to friends who do live there (gotta spread the gospel).
TheyCallMeAddo says:
April 11th, 2018 at 9:26 am
Fantastic story written on an even more fantastic woman. Loba is such an important part of the neighborhood. My days that begin there always turn out to be the the best of the week.
Emily says:
April 11th, 2018 at 9:54 pm
Love your essays. Your blog has me really wanting to visit Chicago and the midwest in general.
Tim says:
April 12th, 2018 at 8:08 am
Emily: Do it! Come visit the glorious Midwest.
Tamar says:
April 13th, 2018 at 11:39 am
Love the Winnipeg reference! And your blog! It was probably the third I ever followed after Smitten and The Wednesday Chef. Your aesthetics and taste are always on-point. Thanks for so many great recipes and ideas :) Although I’m in the NE now, my heart remains in the Midwest.
Tim says:
April 13th, 2018 at 12:13 pm
Thanks, Tamar. : )
kickpleat says:
April 13th, 2018 at 12:19 pm
This is a fantastic essay, Tim! Loba sounds like an amazing place and I hope that I’ll be able to visit soon, but in the meantime, I’ll make this recipe. Thanks!
Susan W. says:
April 14th, 2018 at 6:07 pm
Excellent review. I will definitely try this recipe!
Anne says:
April 23rd, 2018 at 7:41 am
I have to echo the sentiments of your other commenters! This is really a lovely piece. Your writing pleases me so much. Thank you!