CT Going on Hiatus

Last month, all of us here at the Champaign Taste worldwide headquarters realized that we have been publishing this weblog virtually nonstop for five solid years. We sat in stunned silence for several minutes, absorbing that information, and then we shouted, almost in unison, "For the love of all things food in C-U, let's take a freaking break!" Thus was the executive decision made: We will take the summer off.

The solstice—the official beginning of the summer season (i.e., today)—seemed like an auspicious time to make the announcement. As editor-in-chief, I'll regroup, reevaluate, recharge, relax, and do other re- things, and see where the respite leads. Maybe it'll lead right back to this blog, in the fall. Maybe I'll end up doing something else with my spare time, and we'll disband the corporation and send massive disbursement checks to the investors. Hard to say at the moment. But I'll let you know when the summer winds to a close.

To those of you who've read and commented: Thanks so much for being part of Champaign Taste for the past 5 years. We've enjoyed the interaction (it's always fun to talk about food, isn't it?). Please feel free to still leave updates and info in the comments on existing posts this summer; I'll read them. And I may post on the CT Facebook and Twitter pages during the break.

Don't forget about the companion blog to this one, where you can peruse the recipes that have appeared on the blog, and all the CT restaurant reviews (full reviews and Quick Bites), any time you feel the need.

The change of seasons seemed to call for a fresh, new look, break or no break. Thus, the banner, on which is featured a personal-sized tiramisu, just one of the many fine pastries to be found at C-U's own Mirabelle bakery. Yours truly took the photo, and credit for the banner design goes to Keith, CT art director and all-around bon vivant.

Have a wonderful summer, and eat well.

Ciao for now!

-Lisa