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Green thumbs and beer on tap for weekend funMar 13, 2012 12:00 AM
If you're eager to get your backyard garden started or learn more about local agriculture or want to watch top chefs cook with seasonal vegetables and decorate unique cakes you may need to skip the St. Patrick's Day parade. Between FamilyFarmed.org’s Good Food Festival and the Chicago Flower & Garden Show, there are plenty of opportunities to connect with the land and that which grows from it.
Going gluten free? Check out upcoming expo in Lombard Feb 29, 2012 12:00 AM
Eating foods free of gluten is a way of life for people who have celiac disease. If you are in that group, or if you know or cook for one of those afflicted people, make plans to attend the Gluten & Allergen Free Expo, April 14-15 in Lombard. Also, IKEA Schaumburg will be celebrating National Meatball Day with a weekend full of free meatballs, kids activities and a meatball recipe contest.
French recipes without fear in ‘Bonne Femme Cookbook' Feb 14, 2012 12:00 AM
Meet Iowa writer and French cookbook author Wini Moranville in Winnetka as she interprets casual French cooking for today; Naperville pastry chef Megan Garrelts returns home to sign copies of her cookbook; and sip Chilean wines to raise money for Clearbrook.
Siphon brewing coffee Feb 8, 2012 12:00 AM
I've always been a bit of an anomaly in the journalism world in that I don't drink coffee. I've tried a sip or two over the years, even ordered a mocha-frappa-iced something that a friend swore I would like. I love coffee's robust aroma, but its tongue-gripping bitterness stops me cold. So when I was invited to try the table-side siphon coffee service at All Chocolate Kitchen in Geneva, my first inclination was thanks, but no thanks.
Braised Cod with Gingered Carrot-Coconut SauceFeb 1, 2012 12:00 AM
Braised Cod with Gingered Carrot-Coconut Sauce
2012 flavor forecast Feb 1, 2012 12:00 AM
When it comes to food, people around the world are more alike than different. “If there's one thing the food lovers of the world have in common, it's that we approach eating with greater curiosity than ever before and really celebrate the enjoyment of it," says chef Mark Garcia for McCormick United States
Dragon Beef for Chinese New Year feast Jan 25, 2012 12:00 AM
Don't despair if you didn't celebrate the Chinese New Year Monday. Chinese New Year festivities continue for 15 days, so you have plenty of opportunities still to welcome in the Year of the Dragon with long noodles (for long life), oranges (for prosperity) and fiery foods (for dragon breath).
Glen Ellyn mom helps take stress out of mealtime Jan 18, 2012 12:00 AM
I'm so less stressed when I actually take time to plan the week's dinners that you'd think I would do it more often. But alas, I do not. Janet Spiech has been there too, but she worked her way through it and now this Glen Ellyn mom wants to help me and countless others get back on the path to seamless supper time with “A Little Book to Ease Meal-Time Madness,” which contains ideas for taking the stress out of family meals.
Expert predicts how you'll eat in 2012 Jan 4, 2012 12:00 AM
More men and reduced-sugar products at the grocery store predicted as 2012 food trends; chef David Maish offers soup secrets in recipe booklet; Crystal Lake mom teaches kids to love their fruits and vegetbles.
Infused butter adds interest to morning meals Dec 21, 2011 12:00 AM
You’ve baked dozens of cookies already and more kitchen time is in your future as you craft the big holiday feast. Family and friends will be staying for the weekend and as much as you’d like to treat them to a special breakfast you’re not sure you have it in you to whip up a french toast casserole or cheesy quiche. Bagels from the corner bakery and a hot pot of fresh coffee might be all you can muster. With a few new products you can turn that simple spread into a special brunch.
Chef/mom urges restaurants to offer healthier kids meals Dec 14, 2011 12:00 AM
Sarah Stegner knows there's nothing wrong with her 7-year-old daughter eating a hamburger or slice of cheese pizza every once in a while, but for families with young kids who dine out often, those calorie-laden kid menu favorites can be in the dinner rotation far too often. So Stegner, chef/owner at Prairie Grass Cafe in Northbrook (and its sister Prairie Fire in Chicago), is sounding the call to offer smaller portions and healthier options to children.
Winning cookie could win you dough Dec 6, 2011 12:00 AM
Decorating Christmas cookies with my sons is one of my favorite holiday traditions made even sweeter when Grandma Sharon, Uncle Pat or friends can join the fun.But between work, school and swim meets it's hare to find time to make the dough. Then I learned about GFS Marketplace's Holiday Cookie Dough. For $9.99 you get a 72-count box of precut sugar cookie trees, stars and ornaments that are ready to bake (eight to 12 minutes at 375 degrees) and decorate (or decorate and bake if that's how you do it at your house).
Food editor declares cooking challenge a success Nov 18, 2011 12:00 AM
I had two goals when we set about planning the Cook of the Week Challenge. One, find the best home cook in Herald City. Two, inspire cooks everywhere to look in their pantries and refrigerators and think outside the box. This contest aimed to push cooks to look behind those familiar cans and jars to where they might find dried figs left over from a holiday recipe, lemon curd from a gourmet gift basket and a bag of brown rice. The contest asked cooks to give ingredients they might not otherwise consider compatible a chance to work together on the plate.
Local turkey expert puts advice in the palm of your hand Nov 16, 2011 12:00 AM
Whether you need to know the best ways to defrost a turkey or want to chuckle over holiday mishaps that aren’t your own, you now can do so on your iPad. “Talk Turkey to Me,” the acclaimed book from Geneva resident and former Butterball Turkey Talkline operator Renee Ferguson, is now an e-book.
Get up close with Food Network's first couple of cookingNov 8, 2011 12:00 AM
Meet the Pat and Gina Neely, stars of Food Network's "Down Home with the Neelys" Wednesday at Meijer in Rolling Meadows. Mark you calendar for a pair of fun wine events in Schaumburg and Hinsdale.
Cream of Wheat not just for breakfast anymore Nov 2, 2011 12:00 AM
As we all learned during the Cook of the Week Challenge, breakfast cereal isn’t just for breakfast. And the folks at Cream of Wheat want you to know their calcium- and iron-rich cereal is versatile as well.
Cake Boy, Cake Boss and custom kernels Oct 19, 2011 12:00 AM
Food editor Deb Pankey writes about "manly" baking books and the Cake Boss coming to town.
New batch of baking books Oct 12, 2011 12:00 AM
Welcome fall with a new batch of baking cookbooks, celebrate Deerfield Bakery's 125th birthday with dessert diva Gale Gale, make potato chips in the microwave with The Pampered Chef; Wisconsin Dells brews up family fun.
Three cheers for Wildcat cookbook Sep 27, 2011 12:00 AM
"Willie's Wildcat Cookbook" is hot of the presses in time for NU tailgating and is the brainchild of Joann and Don Skiba of Wheeling; pick up a Drink N' Plate for easy tailgate eating; veal chorizo made in Wisconsin now available in the suburbs.
Quick eggs and slow dinner Sep 13, 2011 12:00 AM
Microwave eggs for a quick protein-packed breakfast even when mornings are hectic; how to slow down for dinner and enjoy a budget-friendly home-cooked meal; and meet Food Network Star David Schneider at the National Hellenic Museum.