We all have one. That holiday cookie recipe that we make every year and claim is the best in town. This year, it’s time for a little recognition…enter your best holiday cookie recipe in our 2014 Cookie of the Year contest! Post your recipe, photo and a quick description of your cookies to our Facebook […]
Sure, you could grab a bottle of wine (once again) on your way to the party. Or you could delight your host with one of these more memorable tokens of your affection. You’ll definitely be invited back next year! With broad appeal and affordable prices, these gifts are also ideal for friends (think book club […]
The holidays are all about entertaining and spending time with family and friends. And all quality time includes eating, right? Here are some can’t-miss gifts for the food- and drink-obsessed. 1. American Spoon “Buy the Store”: I’ve long been a fan of this revered Michigan store and find it hard to decide what to buy. […]
Getting sick this winter isn’t inevitable. We may not be doctors, and these suggestions are based on personal experience only, but we’ve found that warm drinks and those with certain superfoods keep our bodies in prime condition. Get your buzz on with these flu-fighting cocktails available at local restaurants. Sometimes a stiff drink is just […]
While we were watching “Mad Men” last season, my husband asked if I would make the Yankee pot roast we were watching the family eat for their Sunday dinner. It did look very appetizing, so I gathered several pot roast recipes and developed one with ingredients I knew we liked. Instead of using carrots, I […]
For everything, there is a season. Gone are the days of late and lazy al fresco meals on the patio. As snow starts falling and the temperature drops, things start heating up in the kitchen. So whether you’re making Christmas dinner for a crowd, chili for the big game or a casserole for supper, here are some new tools that will […]
Thanksgiving is one of our family’s favorite holidays. We are thankful that our children, their spouses and our grandson are coming here for the traditional turkey dinner. Over the years I have attempted to change one of the side dishes for something new, but I always get the same response: “Don’t change anything; we love […]
Thanksgiving is the holiday that most gourmands adore and anticipate with great culinary excitement. While we’re thankful for the bounty of comfort foods that bring generations together, we’re also grateful for the freedom in wine selections. Don’t sweat over what to pair with the classic Turkey Day meal. The first rule is to drink what […]
Sigh. Thanksgiving. The pressure! It’s the biggest food holiday of the year, and it’s your turn to host. Again. Clearly you need a strategy to make your life easier, and here it is: delegate. Why stress? If you’re determined to eat at home, but don’t have the time (or the inclination) to make this massive […]
Getting pumpkined out? Then sink your teeth into some crispy, juicy apples, the other bountiful crop of the season. The culinary possibilities for this versatile fruit range from traditional ciders and pies to apple butter on burgers. Here’s what chefs around town are doing with bushels of America’s favorite fruit. Chicago Enolo Wine Cafe With […]
