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Between prices and a diarrhea-causing parasite, lettuce is causing hard times at some restaurants

By DEE-ANN DURBIN
Jul 30, 2026 3:44 pm - Lettuce prices rose sharply in the first half of 2026 due to hot weather in Arizona, where about one-third of America’s lettuce is grown. Now, restaurants are dealing with the fallout from a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded lettuce that has sickened thousands of Americans.
The Spam Dog is too much of a good-ish thing

By Tim Carman
Jul 30, 2026 3:06 pm - Hormel Foods’ new Spam Dog is now available at stadiums, restaurants and convenience stores across the country. So, how is it?
12 celebrity wines reviewed

By Emily Saladino
Jul 30, 2026 3:04 pm - Celebrity wine projects bring bold-faced names from sports, music, television and more to retail shelves — and the results are mixed. Here’s a wine professional’s honest take on 12 bottles from celebrities, including Dwyane Wade, Mary J. Blige and Snoop Dogg.
For cutting boards, is wood or plastic healthier? We asked experts.

By Erica Sloan
Jul 30, 2026 3:03 pm - Wood and plastic cutting boards differ in how they need to be cleaned and their longevity, which can affect how practical they are and, ultimately, which one is healthiest in your house. Experts break down the key considerations.
Yes, even dessert can help you meet your hydration needs

By Ellie Krieger
Jul 30, 2026 3:02 pm - These piña colada frozen fruit pops are a craveable way to beat the heat. They are a simple blend of pineapple (one of the most water-rich fruits), light canned coconut milk (for liquid and luscious creaminess with less saturated fat), dates (to add sweetness without any added sugar) and a brightening squeeze of lime juice.
‘An experience’: Dozens line up, some overnight, for Dutch Bros opening in Buffalo Grove

By Steve Zalusky
Jul 29, 2026 2:42 pm - Dutch Bros was greeted by expectant customers at the grand opening of its Buffalo Grove location Wednesday morning.
Cheers to 50 years: As the last Bennigan’s in Illinois, Elgin restaurant keeps brand’s tradition of Irish hospitality alive

By Rick West
Jul 29, 2026 8:52 am - Bennigan’s is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. And Elgin is home to one of only six full-service Bennigan’s remaining in the U.S., and the only one in Illinois. “People get really excited when they find out we’re still here,” general manager Rami Kaldani said.
Sweeten your summer with seasonal bakes

By Biz Velatini
Jul 29, 2026 5:44 am - There is something about summer baking that just feels a little more special. Fresh berries and seasonal fruit make their way into everything from breakfast to dessert, and suddenly a simple baked good feels like the perfect way to celebrate the season.
Use what you have: Some of the best salads are born from what’s already in your fridge

By Penny Kazmier
Jul 22, 2026 5:55 am - How do you define a good salad? For me, it needs to have crunch, chew, tang and a really tasty dressing. I got lucky one day when I was digging through my refrigerator and came across Brussels sprouts, crisp red seedless grapes, apples and a tub of goat cheese crumbles. Hmmm, this was starting to sound good.
It’s time to revisit the sloppy joe

By Don Mauer
Jul 22, 2026 4:48 am - When was the last time you had a sloppy joe? That long? Don Mauer updates his recipe from 1996, swapping in organic, grass-fed ground beef but keeping the secret ingredient: fresh orange juice.

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