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Conquer gnarly celery root with roasting and a rich, classic sauce

By Joe Yonan
Mar 13, 2024 6:00 am - Some vegetables seem to call out to me from their produce-aisle bins: “You know me and you love me.” Then there’s celery root, a.k.a. celeriac.
This ‘very’ Chinese cookbook from a father-son duo is a keeper

By Joe Yonan
Mar 13, 2024 6:00 am - “A Very Chinese Cookbook” does not look like most of the output from the publishing arm of America’s Test Kitchen. For one thing, there’s that cheeky title — and even cheekier subtitle.
Lean and lovin’ it: A splurge-worthy dish of old-fashioned chicken and rice

By Don Mauer
Mar 13, 2024 6:00 am - A few decades ago, chicken and rice casserole was a family dinner staple. The main reason was that chicken and rice were inexpensive, making this a cost-conscious meal. Here is an update on the store-bought ingredients of the original.
Natives vs ‘nativar’: Do pollinators notice a difference?

By Tovah Martin | Special to The Washington Post
Mar 12, 2024 11:48 pm - ‘Nativars’ — crossbred or hybrid versions of native plants — are growing in popularity, but are they good for the birds, bees and butterflies who rely on native plants?
Lenten retreat inspires at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church

Submitted by Pat Szpekowski
Mar 12, 2024 11:32 pm - More than 60 people attended a one-day Lenten retreat on Saturday, March 2, at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in West Dundee. It included small group breakouts, ...
St. Thomas the Apostle Church to host St. Joseph Table March 23

Submitted by Cheryl Marshall
Mar 12, 2024 11:07 pm - Celebrate the feast of St. Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus and patron of God’s family, with a feast of superbly delicious Italian foods that will be served 5 to 7 p....
Lombard woman charged with cruelty, neglect of dogs

By Susan Sarkauskas
Mar 12, 2024 5:36 pm - A Lombard woman has been charged with misdemeanor cruelty to animals. Sharon Manuel, 59, of the 1000 block of South Route 53, was released on her own recognizance Monday,...
Along for the ride: Metra listens and adopts new bike policy

By Ralph Banasiak
Mar 12, 2024 4:43 pm - Metra’s Feb. 1 bike policy — allowed on all trains, all the time — may just exemplify “squeaky wheels getting the grease.”
Grief Matters Support Group starts new session at Wheaton church

Submitted by Janet Mathis
Mar 12, 2024 3:55 pm - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton welcomes anyone grieving the death or loss of someone to be a part of the new session of the Grief Matters Support Group. The gr...
PastaBar makes fresh pasta in McHenry from organic, locally sourced ingredients

By Janelle Walker
Mar 12, 2024 12:17 pm - The idea that food is about family and community was part of the reason a Woodstock couple decided to buy PastaBar Woodstock from a family member who started the business in 2021 and make it their own.

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