How to Have a Successful Bake Sale
No matter what your child’s passion is—sports, theater, chess club—chances are they’ll host a bake sale to fund raise for their organization.
Green Eggs and Ham
It’s Dr. Seuss’ birthday! So celebrate March 2nd with Green Eggs and Ham. Pesto is the secret green ingredient and it gives the eggs a nice zip. We promise your kids will eat them in the rain or on a train. In a house and even with a (pet) mouse.d Prep time: 5 minutes Cook […]
What are Legumes? Not Sexy, But Delish
Legumes are healthy for your food budget, high in fiber, lower cholesterol, and most are low in fat.
Fresh: City Eats
John des Rosiers, the acclaimed North Shore chef behind Lake Bluff’s Inovasi and the gourmet prepared foods spot Wisma in Lake Bluff and Libertyville, has recently expanded to the city. He’s opening the third Wisma in the French Market at Ogilvie Transportation Center. Specializing in food that’s local, organic, sustainable and made fresh daily, Wisma […]
Grilled Angel Food Cake
Many of us have a panini press, but mine sits unused for weeks at a time. As much as I love making warm, toasty sandwiches, I needed new inspiration. In her inventive blog, paninihappy.com, Kathy Strahs takes the panini press from sandwiches to grilled tomatillo guacamole. So we tried this 10-minute dessert that elevates sweet […]
25-Minute Meal: Tapenade-Dijon Salmon
Yes, twenty-five minutes from start to finish. It’s not impossible.
Airline Food: First Class Tips
Traveling soon and wondering what may be on your menu? Nancy Brussat can tell you.
Staycation: Explore Ethnic Restaurants
No need to head out of town for exotic eats. Take a staycation and avoid the airfare! Chicago is a melting pot of wonderful cultures.
Whole Wheat Pasta with Broccoli Rabe Pesto and Italian Turkey Sausage
On a recent trip to Manhattan, my husband and I wandered into Mario Batali’s famed Eataly, in search of lunch.
Vote for Food & Wine’s First-Ever “The People’s Best New Pastry Chef”
Voting begins today for FOOD & WINE’s The People’s Best New Pastry Chef, selected by readers in an online poll. Until February 14th at midnight, readers can visit foodandwine.com/the-peoples-pastry to select their favorite up-and-coming pastry chef from a list of 50 nominees in three regions: East, West and Central. Chicago contenders include Bryce […]
