M. Eileen Brown
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Miso adds a beautiful layer of flavor to so many dishesMay 04, 2022 6:00 am - Please don't judge me, but I own a miso muddler. Yes, I've become the gadget girl when it comes to kitchen thingamajigs. It was the only way to survive the relentless dr...
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The color, nutrients of spring greens highlight this soupMar 16, 2022 6:00 am - It's that time of year when the color green takes center stage. No, we're not talking about the “wearing of the green” or even the drinking of the green (beer). We're ta...
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Let this quick and easy vegetarian borscht warm the soulFeb 16, 2022 5:00 am - There are a lot of things we don't agree on these days. Yet, a steaming bowl of soup on a cold winter night is almost universally agreed upon to be good for the soul. Co...
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It's all a healthy balancing act with this creamy curryJan 12, 2022 5:00 am - Like many of you, I am trying to kick-start the new year with healthy choices. Out with cookies, candy and nog - in with fresh fruits and vegetables and all things good ...
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Two soups offer warmth and ease for a hectic holiday seasonDec 01, 2021 5:00 am - There will be days ahead in the upcoming swirl of the holidays when you crave something warm, healthy and easy to make. And so, in the spirit of giving, we are offering ...
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A spin on familiar ingredients can get you out of a cooking rutNov 03, 2021 6:00 am - It's not easy getting out of your culinary comfort zone - even if you do consider yourself a somewhat adventurous cook. I may make 100 different kinds of soup, but the t...
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So, like Goldilocks, cooking farro takes trying it to get it rightOct 13, 2021 6:00 am - This farro is too hard. This farro is too soft. Unlike Goldilocks, I find it darn near impossible to get this ancient whole grain wheat just right. Do I soak it overnigh...
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Hoffman Estates continues its roll with triumph over FremdOct 01, 2021 1:00 am - It was a first and third situation on Friday night for Hoffman Estates (5-1, 2-0) and Fremd (0-6, 0-2) in their Mid-Suburban West game, yet the two teams weren't playing...
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Dugo runs for 194 yards and 4 TDs in Conant's 42-30 win over FremdSep 24, 2021 1:00 am - Conant's Joey Dugo was like a freight train barreling down the tracks. The Fremd defense knew he was coming and couldn't do anything to get out of his way. Dugo had a bi...
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Fremd suffers tough loss to EvanstonSep 17, 2021 1:00 am - After a two-week road trip, Fremd returned to the friendly confines of Hale Hildebrandt Field in Palatine on Friday night to face the visitors from Evanston High School....