You probably already know that eating seasonally and locally is better for you, your bank account, and the planet. But as more and more leaves drop from the trees and the icy chill of winter begins to beckon, it’s easy to forget that even in Chicago there are still opportunities to enjoy fresh, local produce at peak flavor. […]
I think it’s safe to say that everybody has a particular type of candy bar they gravitate toward come Halloween-time. My weakness is for Almond Joys, which, lucky for me, always seem to be among the least popular entries in the candy bar catalog. These days though, I can barely get through one piece of Halloween candy without […]
Whether you’re cheering on your favorite NFL or college team from outside the stadium or from the comfort of your living room, you’ll want touchdown celebration-worthy food to serve to your fellow fans. From vegan nachos even raging carnivores will love to the freshest homemade salsa, up your tailgate game with these tasty recipes. Win or […]
Food waste is a massive environmental problem that is finally starting to get the attention it deserves. According to a report from The Guardian, about 50 percent of all produce is wasted annually, and the EPA has reported that of all items that end up in landfills (one of the leading contributors to rising global temperatures), […]
Mid-September, at Maple & Ash in Chicago, we were at a dinner celebrating the release of a new book, “Coming to My Senses” by Alice Waters of Berkeley’s legendary Chez Panisse. Of her experiences with the Spanish tortilla, Waters said, “The first time I had one in Spain, when I was a teenager, I was […]
You know by now that eating seasonally and locally is great for your wallet, your health, and the environment. Plus, it’s that much more exciting to eat your favorite produce after the long wait for its peak season. There’s no signifier of autumn that stimulates my senses and my appetite more than seeing heaps of […]
You know by now that eating seasonally and locally is great for your wallet, your health, and the environment. Plus, it’s that much more exciting to eat your favorite produce after the long wait for its peak season. There’s no signifier of autumn that stimulates my senses and my appetite more than seeing heaps of […]
Just in time for fall (and football!), Blue Plate Catering‘s Executive Chef Randal Jacobs shares a hearty Lobster Verde Chili recipe filled with lobster, white beans, green chilis, charred corn and cilantro, perfect for a weeknight dinner or gametime meal. If you’re having people over to watch the Bears or your favorite college team, make it […]
Labor Day is right around the corner, which means it’s just about time to stock up on the ice cold beer, cue up some afternoon tunes, and fire up the focal point for the main event: the grill. And while brats and burgers are always a good idea come party time, guests are bound to […]
You’ve heard it a million times: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It turns out that may not actually be true, but most of us still feel better when we start the day with a good breakfast. If you’re someone who would normally opt to down a coffee and grab a granola […]
