Food
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Lucky dogs: Get the kids involved with making delicious pupcakes and dog biscuitsSep 27, 2023 6:00 am - One of the most popular classes I offer includes nothing to eat for the participants. In Best Furry Friends Forever, we make treats for our dogs. Some of the sweet kids ...
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An olive obsession inspires this recipe for tapenadeSep 27, 2023 6:00 am - One reason I love this recipe is because of how happy it makes my family. My family's olive obsession inspired this tapenade. My husband and all three of our boys can't ...
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A simple yet flavorful new potato dish does the trickSep 27, 2023 6:00 am - Luckily, one of the farmers at my local farmers market had some beautiful small yellow new potatoes available. These potatoes came with several big pluses. First, these ...
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Three winners named in Alpha Baking Co.'s first 'Name a Bread Truck' contest; 'Eye of the Kaiser' wins 1st placeSep 26, 2023 11:00 pm - Winners rising to the occasion for the first Alpha Baking Co.'s "Name a Bread Truck" contest were revealed at the company's Hermosa Park facility in Chicago. First-place...
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Coffee Trick-or-Treat and time travel await at 10th annual CoffeeCon Festival Oct. 14-15Sep 25, 2023 11:00 pm - The CoffeeCon Festival is back for its 10th year, promising a delightful blend of coffee history and time travel experiences. Scheduled for Oct. 14-15 at the picturesque...
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'We can all use a little happy': Sweets are serious business for familySep 25, 2023 1:00 am - From luscious toffees to the irresistibly named Chocolate Peanut Butter Pillows, being sweet is a serious business for the Vieau family. Pam Vieau is the master chocola...
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World of Flavors food festival takes over Geneva Commons Sept. 30-Oct. 1Sep 24, 2023 11:00 pm - Geneva Commons is launching a World of Flavors food festival, a two-day culinary extravaganza set to delight taste buds and bring the community together, on Saturday and...
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60 local vendors expected at Harmony Fest and Taste of Arlington HeightsSep 24, 2023 11:00 pm - Harmony Fest returns to Harmony Park and downtown Arlington Heights from 5-11 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29 and 3 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30. Harmony Fest includes the Tas...
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With school back in session, 3 lunch ideas that kids (and parents) can enjoy
Sep 21, 2023 6:00 am - Bologna sandwiches may be the easiest kid's school lunch, but it's not difficult to prepare brown-bag meals that parents can appreciate too. These chicken cutlet, pasta ...
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Prost! Raise a stein and celebrate Oktoberfest at these suburban eateries and breweriesSep 21, 2023 6:00 am - It's September, which of course means it's Oktoberfest. Celebrated since 1810 in Munich, Germany, Oktoberfest is the world's largest celebration of Bavarian culture. Mi...