“Kale, kale, kale!” I imagine Brussels sprouts saying in an exasperated tone like Jan on “The Brady Bunch” with her “Marsha, Marsha, Marsha!” envy of her more popular sister. From DIY kale chips to the first recognition of a National Kale Day in October of last year, we’re in the middle of a bonafide kale […]
Company coming for the holidays? This make-ahead brunch recipe will feed eight hungry guests. Serve it with a fresh fruit salad and coffee or tea. For a more festive beverage, open a chilled bottle of Champagne or prosecco, pour into flutes or wine glasses, and add a splash of fresh orange juice for mimosas. Savory […]
Winter squash is an enigma. It’s grown in the summer, harvested in the fall, yet gets it name from its ability to last on the shelf through our most bitter season. In terms of storage, the vegetable is a bit like Goldilocks—the refrigerator is too cold, a heated house too warm. A cool pantry or […]
Evanston, already the North Shore’s primary restaurant destination, keeps expanding the offerings; this time, with a bit of a history lesson thrown in for good measure. Way back in 1836, a Major Edward Mulford opened the original Ten Mile House, which—as it combined an inn, post office, tavern, and courthouse—became the de facto center of […]
On New Year’s Eve, most people want to indulge in a little Champagne. If you’re hosting an end-of-year soiree, treat your guests to appetizers that pair perfectly with bubbly. And there’s no rule that says you have to drink the same wine all night long, so create your own mixed case based on our picks […]
Hanukkah, the “Festival of Lights,” a wonderful holiday of the winter season. Although in Jewish tradition it remains a somewhat minor holiday, it continues to be a time of family, friends, fun dreidel games, presents for eight days and, of course, delicious food. Perhaps the best of the traditional fare are potato pancakes, aka latkes. […]
Chocolate warms both the body and soul, offering serious comfort on a frigid winter day. We’ve searched far and wide to find the best chocolate desserts in Chicago and the North Shore (tough job, but someone’s got to do it!). From bonbons to baklava, our chocolate roundup has everything you need next time you’ve got […]
There are all kinds of cookies on the market: those in the store bakery that tempt you while the deli slices your turkey, the shelves full brand-name packages with ingredients you can’t pronounce, and even logs (conveniently chilled next to the milk) that you can slice for a quick fix. But, armed with some easy-to-make […]
Let’s talk about last meals. You know, the one where you no longer have to worry about calories and cholesterol. If I could eat anything with no fear of digestive repercussion, it would be a big, juicy burger—hands down. Luckily, we live in a town that takes its meat VERY seriously. Chicago has umpteen great […]
Hold on to that last gasp of summer with this healthy, low-calorie recipe from Wilmette’s Depot Nuevo. It’s the perfect dish to accompany a margarita on the patio. Don’t skimp on ingredients; finding the freshest seafood is a must to optimize this dish. Ceviche 2/3 pound peeled, deveined raw shrimp 2/3 pound raw bay scallops […]
