By Kim Kirchherr, MS, RD, CDE, JEWEL-OSCO Dietitian The Memorial Day holiday weekend is almost here – the unofficial launch of summer grilling season. It … Read more ›
Food and drink
Come explore the Northern Illinois Wine Trail
For Midwesterners, arriving in wine country means hopping a plane or driving for days. Or does it? In the last two decades, wineries have sprung … Read more ›
Northwest suburban farmers market guide 2012
If you’re looking to add the freshest fruits, vegetables, baked goods, cheeses and flowers to your dinner table, look no further than in your own … Read more ›
From the community
Optimist Club of Des Plaines Pasta Dinner
Just like the popularity of Justin Bieber and why being wrapped in a Snuggie is so comfortable, the popularity of pasta is a thing of … Read more ›
Dole ‘Seven Lettuces’ bagged salad recalled by company
Cases of bagged salad distributed by Dole Fresh Vegetables have been recalled because a New York state test of some of the salad found salmonella … Read more ›
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The Dish: Paula Deen's Kitchen serves up classic southern comfort food at Harrah's Joliet
On April 5, 2012, Paula Deen brought her southern-style buffet and restaurant to the Chicago area via Harrah's Casino in Joliet. Even with all the … Read more ›
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The Dish: Morton's Steakhouse Winemaker Dinner Series with Peter Mondavi of Charles Krug Winery
On the evening of March 3, 2012, Morton's Steakhouse on 65 East Wacker Place along with Peter Mondavi, Co-Proprietor of Charles Krug Winery, hosted the … Read more ›
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Sign Up and Dine At Rivers Casino
Starting April 1, Rivers Casino will launch its new member promotion Sign Up & Dine. Any guest who signs up for a Rush Reward card … Read more ›
From the community
The Dish: OMango, Flavors of India
When eating Indian food, there is nothing I love more than ripping hot naan with my hands and dipping it in flavorful curry and scooping … Read more ›
From the community
2012 James Beard Foundation Awards nominees have roots in the Chicago suburbs
The James Beard Foundation (http://jamesbeard.org), is a highly recognized and respected organization in anyone who's anyone, and aspiring to be someone, in the culinary world. … Read more ›
