By M.D. Walters I spent some time exploring traditional Tuscan cuisine recently through Chicago-based culinary travel company, The International Kitchen. I stayed in the tiny and picturesque Vagliagli, a medieval village in […]
A few years ago I was given one of the best Christmas presents I’ve ever received: an Aeropress. Made by Aerobie, who used to primarily be a sports equipment manufacturer, Aeropress […]
By Clay Purdy This combination never fails to please on a warm summer evening. And we’ve sure had many of those. It includes one of my favorites from Marcella Hazan’s The […]
By Clay Purdy Chicagoan Ken Wells has invented an alternate form of autobiography: a memoir with recipes. Gumbo Life: Tales from the Roux Bayou is 250 pages of nothing but gumbo—history, memories […]
It’s spring according to the calendar, but these brisk days call for this delicious roast chicken. Prepared on a bed of onions, celery and carrots, and stuffed with fresh thyme, lemons and […]
By Bob Benenson According to the Chinese zodiac, we have just entered the Year of the Pig. So I feel kind of honored to be able to celebrate with a roasted pork […]
By M.D. Walters My first culinary excursion was to the colorful Italian Riviera, curving along the beautiful, blue Mediterranean Sea. Just south of Genoa, the pink, blue and yellow stucco buildings of […]
What better time is there than after the holidays to clean your closets and drawers? I was inspired—only to be gobsmacked with all the piles of paper. If you’re like me, you […]
By Gloria Rosemarin What better time than the holiday season to think creatively about food? I was planning my usual appetizers for Thanksgiving when I came across #ainttooproudtomeg on Instagram and was mesmerized […]
By George J. Tanber You ate a larger-than-normal lunch and want something light for dinner. Tired of salads? Looking for something different that’s tasty yet simple? Two easy-to-make Middle Eastern vegetarian dishes […]
Before the kids head out to trick or treat, give them a hearty lunch or early dinner. These festive and tasty pumpkins are loaded with good stuff like ground turkey, veggies and […]
By M.D. Walters Plans for a hearty fall dinner with friends usually don’t include bright, lemony shrimp scampi with linguine. But it came as a special request from a friend who admitted […]
