Food
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The humble cabbage is trending — and for good reason
Apr 29, 2026 5:10 am - Whether green, red or purple, Napa, Savoy or bok choy, nutrition experts say you can’t really go wrong with any type of cabbage. Curious what makes the vegetable such a win, nutritionally? Here’s what to know.
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Mexican, Italian flavors meld in Chicken Thighs with Roasted Tomatillos
Apr 28, 2026 5:54 am - My kids love this dish from my cookbook ”Familia” because of the crispy chicken skin. You are essentially creating a confit where the chicken cooks in its own fat. The flavor comes from the smoky and tangy dressing, which you don’t have to make in a molcajete, but if you have one please use it.
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See how mezcal is made in Mexico
Apr 28, 2026 5:03 am - Mexico’s agave spirit mezcal is still produced much as it has been for generations. The work is slow and physical, guided by knowledge passed down within Indigenous families.
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What’s the best bottled Italian dressing? 12 top brands ranked
Apr 24, 2026 9:25 am - When it comes to Italian dressing, grocery store aisles are filled with a dizzying array of options. But which bottles are dressed to impress, and which ones should simply be tossed? Here’s how they shook out in a blind taste test.
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King Arthur gluten-free yellow cake mix a lucky findApr 24, 2026 9:25 am - Recent journeys testing boxed baking mixes landed me on another new-to-me product: King Arthur Flour’s Gluten Free Classic Yellow Cake Mix. How was it? Excellent, with a definite, authentic vanilla flavor, and it nearly melted in my mouth.
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How one pantry ingredient can transform a soup into a filling meal
Apr 24, 2026 9:25 am - Made with savory-sweet tomatoes and fluffy eggs, this substantial, brothy soup shares the same key ingredients as a classic Chinese stir-fry. With just a little flour and water, it’s a reliable way of turning whatever bits and bobs you have on hand into a satisfying meal.
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A ‘strong grocer’: Sprouts Farmers Market plans Wheaton store as part of suburban expansion pushApr 23, 2026 2:58 pm - Sprouts Farmers Market is not yet a household name in suburban Chicago, but that will soon change with planned stores in Wheaton and Buffalo Grove.
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A creamy skillet chicken bridges the gap between winter and spring
Apr 22, 2026 5:35 am - This skillet dinner features tender chicken breasts and crisp snap peas in a creamy sauce studded with sautéed mushrooms and shallot, and flavored with tarragon, garlic and mustard. Made with milk rather than heavy cream, it is as healthful as it is satisfying.
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Have you seen this beaded glassware at restaurants? Of course you have.
Apr 21, 2026 5:39 am - You’ve almost certainly seen the Jupiter glass: It has rows of raised beads, like a stack of delicate pearl necklaces looped around the vessel. It comes in a rainbow of colors, from sky-blue to a pale rose. Once you notice, you’ll see them everywhere. But why is it so popular?
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A taste of Hawaii in a pie: Coconut custard meets pineapple upside-down topping
Apr 21, 2026 5:26 am - Pineapple upside-down cake topping gives a little ’60s flair to this coconut custard pie from the cookbook “50 Pies, 50 States: An Immigrant's Love Letter to the United States Through Pie" by Stacey Mei Yan Fong.