Food
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Grilled Chicken and Zucchini With Romesco SauceJul 26, 2016 6:00 am - For the sauce ¼ cup slivered almonds 2 medium tomatoes, cored, seeded and cut into 8 wedges each 3 cloves garlic 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 large red bell pepper, seeded ...
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Coconut Milk Soup With Lobster can be on your table in 25 minutesJul 26, 2016 6:00 am - If there's a way to savor a lobster roll, I have yet to discover it. Two or three bites and it's gone. In looking for a simple, better way to linger a little longer over...
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The sauce that brings together tastes of summerJul 26, 2016 6:00 am - Romesco is a flavorful sauce of roasted red peppers, almonds, tomatoes and garlic that hails from the coast of Spain. It has a savory richness without being heavy, and i...
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Sour on pickles? Make your own!Jul 26, 2016 6:00 am - In the world of summer barbecues, the pickle hardly plays a starring role. Truth to be told, “hold the pickles” is my standard order. I am not a fan of pickles on a chee...
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Farm to Fork Festival in Schaumburg Aug. 20Jul 26, 2016 1:00 am - Some of the area's top chefs will prepare and serve dishes with locally sourced fruits, vegetables, meats and cheeses at the Farm to Fork Festival, scheduled for 5 to 8 ...
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Stay safe this summer when eating at outdoor eventsJul 24, 2016 7:30 am - As a suburban Chicagoan, you're not the only one who thrives in the summer and loves its warm, long days. Bacteria and other microbes that cause food poisoning also flo...
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Farmers market in Mundelein:Jul 24, 2016 1:00 am - Produce lovers can head to Mundelein on Friday for the town's weekly farmers market. The gathering runs from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Santa Maria del Popolo Church parking lot...
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Austria's 2015 vintage is one for the booksJul 23, 2016 7:23 am - Visiting the Austrian wine regions of Kamptal, Krems and Wachau and meeting with winemakers in late May, I sensed both optimism and despair. When I toured the vineyards,...
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Healthy eating can include 'a lot' of fat, analysis of 56 diet studies concludes
Jul 23, 2016 7:00 am - Hanna Bloomfield's bosses at the Department of Veterans Affairs had been reading a lot about the plant-based Mediterranean diet. Some highly publicized recent studies h...
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How cooking can keep kids sharp over the summerJul 22, 2016 6:00 am - No matter your situation when school lets out in June, whether you are happy to get a break from supervising homework and packing lunches, or you're stressed because you...