National Donut Day — yes, it’s a real thing — is always the first Friday in June. By all means, celebrate with a donut or three, or if you’re feeling really ambitious, run the table by sampling the wares at all our favorite donut stops. But really, don’t donuts deserve at least a month of […]
The whole food world has gone artisanal-donut crazy, and now Evanston has its first gourmet shop devoted to these delicious circular wonders. The only catch? It’s only open on weekends. DB3 Donuts opened in early April next to its parent restaurant, the neighborhood fave Ten Mile House. Owners Robert LaPata, Joe Krouse and Fred Gale […]
There were donuts, then cronuts, now wonuts, oh my! Long gone is the time when Dunkin’ Donuts and Krispy Kreme ruled the donut scene. These days you can find specialty donuts made of red velvet cake, coated in pistachio frosting, topped with bacon or even filled with coconut crème. With such a wide variety, it […]
Did you know October 14 is National Dessert Day? Celebrate with these six tasty recipes. Whether you’re looking for something slightly more health-conscious or something simple that the family will love, we’ve got you covered. Nana’s Magic Cookie Brownies There’s nothing like a great dessert that you can whip up in minutes. This recipe only […]
My mother-in-law, Vita Seidita, taught me this family heirloom recipe. Her mother, Gesualda, came from Sicily, so using ricotta in desserts was a natural. It’s one of the top recipes my husband, Jimmy, would long for of his mother’s, so he got her to teach it to me. I make them every spring on Easter. […]
Which is more difficult than you might think when your child is allergic to everything. Who doesn’t love doughnuts? Kids love them as a post-soccer-game snack, and parents love to bring them for class parties. However, I came to dread doughnuts. Don’t get me wrong, I love doughnuts as much as anyone. But my 7-year-old […]
