Food
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Peach brandy, like George Washington made itApr 11, 2014 5:45 am - Some are drawn to a spirit by advertising: the frat-boy pirates of Captain Morgan or the sexy girl who licks amaretto off an ice cube. To me, that all seems like libidin...
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Subway: 'Yoga mat' chemical almost out of breadApr 11, 2014 1:01 am - NEW YORK - Subway says an ingredient dubbed the "yoga mat" chemical will be entirely phased out of its bread by next week. The disclosure comes as Subway has suffered fr...
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Asian carp could be rebranded as cuisineApr 11, 2014 1:00 am - EAST PEORIA — The swarms of Asian carp that infest the Illinois River may not want to hear this, but they're good to eat. Clint Carter from Carter's Fish Market in Sprin...
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The bitters truth — cocktail bitters are boomingApr 10, 2014 5:45 am - Cocktail expert Adam Lantheaume isn't afraid to tell the bitters truth. Making drinks without adding a dash or two of bitters is like cooking without seasoning. “We thin...
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Dieters move past calories, food makers followApr 10, 2014 1:01 am - NEW YORK - Obsessing over calories alone has left dieters with an empty feeling. The calorie counting that defined dieting for so long is giving way to other considerati...
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Hanover Park's first farmers market headed for summer debutApr 10, 2014 1:01 am - Hanover Park shoppers clamoring for fresh produce could find a new spot in town: the village's first farmers market. Officials still have to give the green light to the ...
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Move over Mom: Hummus a healthy, kid-friendly dipApr 09, 2014 11:00 pm - Whenever I'm at a party, I like to see if there's hummus. I like the texture. It doesn't seem really bulky, depending on who makes it. Nacho cheese dip for me is too thi...
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HuMMMusApr 09, 2014 11:00 pm - 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas 1½ tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste) 3 small cloves garlic, smashed 3 tablespoons olive oil 2-4 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon) P...
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Mushroom and Scallion Lo MeinApr 09, 2014 6:01 am - 8 ounces dried lo mein noodles (may substitute linguine) 2 tablespoons peanut oil or vegetable oil ½ ounce piece peeled ginger root, cut crosswise into thin coins, each ...
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Mushroom Tacos with Salsa VerdeApr 09, 2014 6:01 am - Avocado Salsa Verde 1 large, ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and cut in ½-inch dice ⅓ cup diced tomato 2 tablespoon finely chopped onion ½ teaspoon seeded and minced Serran...