They’re baaack. Big-bowl batches of the good stuff have made a resurgence just in time for the holidays, promising to give your mother’s sherbet fizz a serious run for its money. Sorry, Ma. It’s Entertaining 101: Be ready for the onslaught of guests and good cheer by prepping in advance as much as humanly possible. […]
We all have favorite holiday memories, and most of those seem to revolve around food. Not a surprise, right? Food (even your Aunt Dorothy’s overcooked turkey) brings people together; what better way to express your love for someone than to feed them? And along with the hilariously awkward family stories that stem from the holiday […]
You know you love a good casserole; I certainly do! They come in many guises: lasagna, mac ‘n’ cheese, enchiladas, pasta bakes, stratas — and to me, they are dinnertime gold. Sure, I’m a dairy fanatic, and most casserole recipes seem to be built around some sort of cheese, which I don’t hate. But the […]
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 […]
