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After helping the US win the Cold War, the all-you-can-eat buffet is fading. Thanks, COVID

By JESSICA HILL and MICHAEL WEISSENSTEIN
Jul 01, 2026 11:07 am - A year after the end of World War II, Las Vegas saw the opening of “America’s first all-you-can-eat buffet,“ a local paper wrote. It was a big night in a small city that dreamed of drawing visitors with appetites to slake. The timing was just right. Now, though, hobbled by COVID, the all-you-can-eat buffet is facing a reckoning.
Coleslaw is more than a cookout sidekick. Here are 6 ways to level it up.

By Leah Koenig
Jul 01, 2026 5:50 am - When you make a standout slaw — one that is bright, colorful and crunchy with just the right amount of punchy acidity — it holds its own on a plate of grilled goodies. Here are six techniques to make your next coleslaw taste anything but ordinary. Ready, set, slaw.
This Stars and Stripes Pie is designed to wow on the Fourth of July

By STACEY MEI YAN FONG
Jul 01, 2026 5:36 am - Want a showstopping dessert for your Fourth of July barbecue? Stacey Mei Yan Fong’s Stars and Stripes Pie uses two fillings — strawberry and blueberry — and a foil divider to mimic the color blocking of the flag. Channel your inner Betsy Ross to cut the lattice crust into stars and stripes.
Poblano pepper and bacon add Southwestern flair to corn chowder

By M. Eileen Brown
Jul 01, 2026 5:26 am - We’re heading into corn season, which makes this the perfect time to make Southwestern Corn Chowder. And if you prefer your corn slathered in butter straight from the cob? You’re good. Frozen kernels work great in this recipe, too.
The Kiwis are coming for Pinot Noir

By Mary Ross
Jul 01, 2026 4:58 am - You’ve got to give New Zealand credit for pinching recognition for Sauvignon Blanc away from producers with centuries of experience, such as France. Now, the Kiwis are coming for Pinot Noir.
How to make big, juicy turkey burgers that are anything but boring

By Ellie Krieger
Jun 30, 2026 5:39 am - These big, juicy turkey burgers are stuffed with sautéed spinach and feta cheese, and topped with a luscious, lemony dill yogurt sauce. Piled on buns or lettuce leaves with crunchy cucumber slices, they’re proof that a turkey burger can be far from boring.
Advocate Health Care’s first teaching kitchen opens

Daily Herald report
Jun 29, 2026 1:30 pm - Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital is supporting healthier living with the launch of a teaching kitchen focused on nutrition education and wellness.
‘A fresh market on steroids’: Expansive new grocery store opens in Vernon Hills

By Mick Zawislak
Jun 24, 2026 7:31 pm - The newest grocery store in Vernon Hills opened to the public Wednesday with a huge selection meant to serve a diverse community.
Want to make better pesto? Add spinach

By Don Mauer
Jun 24, 2026 5:30 am - This recipe for Simply Better Pesto won’t smack the taste buds with basil. Here the basil is tempered with spinach for a sauce that’s lighter in flavor, and simply better.
Why eat junk on a camping trip? Tips and recipes for nutritious food on the trail

By ALBERT STUMM
Jun 24, 2026 4:41 am - Getting outside generally improves mental and physical health. But too often, campers and hikers resort to the convenience of processed foods high in saturated fat, salt and sugar. Here’s how to rethink campsite cooking to eat healthy while acting healthy.

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