The Trader Joe’s Products Chefs Can’t Live Without

When we first moved to the Chicago area in 1989, I knew that we would miss our San Francisco friends and family, the gorgeous view from every vista, the nearby wine country, and, of course, the fog. What I didn’t consider was how much I would miss Trader Joe’s. That realization hit me, hard, when […]

Save Money on Your Groceries by Shopping Locally—Really!

I’ve got a meat guy, a fish guy, a bread guy and two vegetable gals who are at the farmer’s market every week during the summer. I’m a fussy shopper, and I patronize local shops. They give me the best quality ingredients, but I never thought it was a great way to save money … […]

Fresh: Wilde & Greene at Westfield Old Orchard

There’s a new dining destination for your next Westfield Old Orchard shopping trip: Wilde & Greene Restaurant and Natural Market is set to open in the next week.   The market-style restaurant features stations cooking dishes from around the globe, prepared fresh in front of customers. Options include a French rotisserie station, an oyster bar, […]