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A kaleidoscope of oddball tomatoes to try as seed-starting season nears

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Feb 17, 2026 4:55 pm - Seed-starting time is right around the corner, and that means it’s time to think about tomatoes. There’s a whole kaleidoscope of tomatoes you can grow in your garden.
Your home is too boring. Let’s get a little weird.

By Rachel Kurzius
Feb 17, 2026 4:16 pm - Interior designer Lily Walters has a word for anyone looking to have a more interesting, expressive home. “I want it to be weird,” she says.
Tips on composting to improve garden soil and starting seeds for annuals

By Tim Johnson, Chicago Botanic Garden
Feb 17, 2026 2:21 pm - Chicago Botanic Garden director Tim Johnson shares tips on composting to improve garden soil and starting seeds for slow-growing annuals.
Refunds from negligent home inspectors

By Barry Stone
Feb 17, 2026 2:08 pm - After we bought our home, multiple problems were discovered. None were reported by our home inspector. When we called to complain, he said his liability is limited to a refund of his inspection fee.
Burning palms provide students with visual connection to Ash Wednesday, start of Lent

By Joe Lewnard
Feb 17, 2026 12:49 pm - Dried palm fronds engulfed by a ball of flames Tuesday provided students a visual connection to the upcoming Lenten season at St. Theresa Catholic School in Palatine.
Papa Johns is taking on Pizza Hut (and Domino’s) pan pizza. We tried all 3.

By Emily Heil and Tim Carman
Feb 17, 2026 12:03 pm - In a crowded landscape, Papa Johns is going deep. In an effort to compete with its fellow pie-slinging rivals — not to mention apps that can deliver stay-at-home diners anything from sushi to burritos — the chain has introduced a new pan-crust option.
Fish cakes and Birmingham greens a perfect pairing with plenty of history

By MARCUS SAMUELSSON
Feb 17, 2026 6:07 am - Here's a recipe for fish cakes and a green salad that was a hit at the Harlem EatUp! festival. The recipe, which comes from Marcus Samuelsson’s cookbook “The Rise,” features turnip and mustard greens, a staple in African American homes for centuries.
This dan dan noodle salad will make you want to linger at the table

By G. Daniela Galarza
Feb 17, 2026 5:42 am - This vegetarian version of dan dan noodles transforms the fiery Sichuan dish typically made with meat into a vegetable-forward salad. Adapted from “Linger” by cookbook author Hetty Lui McKinnon, the recipe takes no more than 30 minutes to put together thanks to fresh or frozen ramen noodles and a speedy dressing.
This roasted cauliflower with white bean puree renewed my cooking joy

By Aaron Hutcherson
Feb 17, 2026 5:15 am - This vegetarian main features roasted cauliflower florets seasoned with smoked paprika atop a bed of garlicky white bean puree. It’s finished with a punchy herb sauce that ties everything together for a restaurant-quality dish.
What’s the best cheese for mac and cheese?

By Aaron Hutcherson
Feb 17, 2026 5:00 am - Generally speaking, the cheese you mix with your mac is a matter of personal preference. However, the main characteristic you want to consider is how smoothly a cheese melts into a sauce.

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