A new frozen yogurt destination has moved in to Lake Bluff late last month. This family-owned business, or as they like to call it “famchise,” has frozen yogurt, gelato and sorbet to satisfy your sweet tooth. Treat yourself at the toppings bar, where they have fresh fruit, sauces, and assorted candy and cereal toppings. Still […]
Now that it’s warming up, it’s time to break out the grill. But this season’s barbecue doesn’t have to be all steaks or chicken (yawn!). Try a grilled pizza instead. It’s truly easy to make—but follow the directions to make sure the dough doesn’t stick—and a fun way to make perfectly crisp, custom pizzas for everyone […]
Chicago’s “Breakfast Queen,” Ina Pinkney, closed her much-loved West Loop restaurant, Ina’s, at the end of 2013.
Barbecue time is finally here—and BBQ means summer entertaining. Yahoo! Wondering what libations to serve with your grilled goodies? When you pair wines with BBQ and grilled foods, many of the usual principles of pairing wine and food apply, but being summer, the rules lighten up a bit. It’s time to kick back and relax! […]
Brunch. There’s just something about the word that inspires coziness…and calories. Whatever. I’m totally on board. And I’m not the only one. Weekend brunching has become a contact sport throughout Chicago and the North Shore. All-you-can-eat brunch buffet? A thing of the past. SO 10 years ago. This is a brand-new list, people! (See last […]
When first told at age 12 that I would have to maintain a gluten-free diet, I didn’t fully understand what that meant. Back in 2002, the concept of a gluten-free diet was not widely discussed. It was generally associated with celiac disease, a digestive disorder caused by gluten, a protein found in wheat, oats, barley […]
Rhubarb is in season, and I couldn’t be happier. Last spring, after many cobblers and pies, I decided to turn my sights to rhubarb beverages. Obviously, rhubarb needs a little loving before adding to a drink, so I went with this beautiful bright pink syrup, so easy to make and so very versatile. I added […]
Raise the fun factor (and possibly trim the catering bill) at your next party by hiring a food truck to feed the crowd. There are currently about 80 food trucks cruising around Chicagoland and serving up enticing eats like Chorizo and Pepper Jack Mac ‘n Cheese, Pulled Pork Sliders, and Peanut Butter Cup Pancakes—and most […]
Summer is a great time to give your kids’ snacking habits a reboot. Start by purging your cabinet of any items that are clearly not doing your children any nutritional favors, like those gross Flamin’ Hot Cheetos that they love. Just ditch the junk food and stock up on healthy foods instead. Toby Smithson, R.D.N., […]
In springtime, Strawberry-Rhubarb rivals apple for most popular pie. Of course, once the rhubarb is up, it is hard to wait the extra few weeks for the local strawberries to pair it with. Don’t be tempted to cheat with off-season berries from Mexico or South America. It takes a flavorful, field-ripened berry to stand up to rhubarb. But […]
