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Cooking up history to honor Memorial Day

By Gina Matsoukas
May 21, 2024 10:43 am - Since the Civil War, Memorial Day has been an occasion to remember and mourn the men and women who have died while in military service. Memorial Day has also become a celebration of the start of summer, a chance to gather family and friends and a reason to start up the grill and eat.
Jehovah’s Witnesses’ three-day event in Romeoville promises only ‘Good News’

Submitted by Brian Cousins
May 21, 2024 10:35 am - One of the largest organizers of global conventions will once again draw thousands to Romeoville It’s summertime, and the Amaro family could be headed to a theme par...
Sizzling, twice-spiced beef skewers add a twist to a Memorial Day barbecue

By CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL
May 21, 2024 10:14 am - Street vendors in China sell sizzling skewers of meat hot off the grill, rich with cumin and chiles. These twice-spiced beef skewers are served sizzling hot and could make for a more exciting Memorial Day dish than the usual hot dog or hamburger.
US pediatricians reverse decades-old advice against HIV-positive mothers breastfeeding

By JONEL ALECCIA
May 21, 2024 9:58 am - People with HIV can breastfeed their babies, as long as they are taking medications that effectively suppress the virus that causes AIDS, a top U.S. pediatricians’ group ...
The cicadas are here. How to cope with (or enjoy) a natural miracle

By Marni Pyke
May 20, 2024 6:53 pm - It’s … time. After months of expectation and a few teasers, the great periodical cicada emergence of 2024 is upon us. “We’re definitely in the beginning of the throes of ...
Escape the red-sauce rut with this punchy chili crisp-tahini pasta

By Joe Yonan
May 20, 2024 1:43 pm - Spicy, savory chili crisp and nutty tahini make a satisfying pasta sauce, but oniony crunch in the form of fried shallots takes this dish to the next level. Dan Pashman, creator and host of “The Sporkful” podcast, designed the chili crisp and shallot sauce so it would get caught in the edges and ruffles of cascatelli, the custom shape he collaborated on with Sfoglini Pasta.
Switchel, a nonalcoholic drink dating to antiquity, is a refreshing way to cool off

By Allison Robicelli
May 20, 2024 1:41 pm - Sweet and tart, switchel, also known as haymaker’s punch, is essentially lemonade’s half-sibling, without all the squeezing. Made with fresh ginger and cider vinegar instead of freshly squeezed fruit, this nonalcoholic beverage comes together in a fraction of the time and is just as customizable.
The best way to crack an egg for every personality type

By Becky Krystal
May 20, 2024 1:39 pm - Is the question of how to crack an egg properly really one of the mysteries of life? Becky Krystal has the answer — well, several answers. It depends on your risk personality.
These blueberry crumble bars with a granola vibe are naturally sweet

By Ellie Krieger
May 20, 2024 1:37 pm - These blueberry bars bring the delight of a classic jam-filled, crumble fruit bar but in a more healthful way. Sweetened with whole fruit and a small amount of maple syrup, the result delivers a granola bar vibe. The bars’ nutty base has a lovely chew from dried fruit, jammy centers brimming with blueberry flavor and a crunchy maple-spiked crumble topping.
Hummingbirds galore: how to attract the birds to your backyard

By Maggie Rose Baron
May 20, 2024 1:28 pm - Like clockwork, hummingbirds have begun to arrive in the suburbs as summer nears. Native ruby-throated hummingbirds typically arrive in early May and grace the area with ...

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