Food
-
The refreshing tartness of a rhubarb rose mixture makes a perfect spring cocktailMay 31, 2023 6:00 am - The rhubarb here is rising along with the temperature, which calls for refreshment. This recipe can be made as an alcohol-free mocktail or mixed with sparkling wine for ...
-
Textural contrast defines this lively springtime asparagus pasta
May 31, 2023 6:00 am - One of the pillars of great cooking is ensuring that each dish features ample textural contrast, an element as important as flavor. Once you strike the balance of sweet,...
-
New COD Gastronomy and Marketing in Hospitality certificate helps businesses, startups gain industry footholdMay 30, 2023 11:00 pm - College of DuPage's Culinary and Hospitality program is helping existing and new businesses expand their industry reach thanks to a new 9-credit-hour certificate program...
-
Making the perfect mayonnaise at home seems like magicMay 30, 2023 11:00 pm - Have you ever tried to make mayonnaise at home? I have. Decades ago, my first homemade mayonnaise was a mess. Yes, it not only “broke,” looking like creamy white scrambl...
-
Homegrown fare the star of seasonal farmers marketsMay 25, 2023 7:00 am - One of nearly every suburban community's much-vaunted regular fair-weather events is its farmers market, usually held weekly during the summer and fall. Farmers, crafter...
-
A veggie burger even Memorial Day meat eaters will love
-
Don't have udon? Try spaghetti in this 'Asian noodle' dish
-
With outdoor gatherings on tap, these smooth and savory dips make plenty to shareMay 24, 2023 6:00 am - Graduations, barbecues, housewarmings, pool parties and more are perfect occasions for bringing food to share. Whenever I have company, I love to have dips for grazing o...
-
Strawberry Fest returns to Long Grove this JuneMay 23, 2023 11:00 pm - Strawberry Fest returns to downtown Long Grove in June
-
Suburban restaurants serving up Memorial Day specialsMay 23, 2023 6:00 am - With the unofficial start of summer happening Memorial Day weekend, it's time to gather some friends for a get-together. Now that life is mostly back to normal, some sub...