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 ›
From the community
New Lenox Fire Foundation Hosts First Annual "Controlled Burn" Beef Cook-Off
The New Lenox Fire Foundation will be hosting it's First Annual "Controlled Burn" Beef Cook-Off Saturday, July 28th in conjunction with Proud American Days. Interested … Read more ›
South 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
Funds Needed by Lincolnway Special Recreation Association – Butter Braid® Pastries “Rise” to the Occasion
A well-kept fundraising secret is about to be “let out of the bag” as Lincolnway Special Recreation Association prepares for its spring 2012 fundraiser April … Read more ›
From the community
Winner of the Chili Cook-off at the Rock Bottom Brewery in Orland Park to Compete in the Firefighters Cook-off at BIG Event 2012
Area Firefighters Help Raise Funds and Awareness for People with Disabilities at 115 Bourbon Street on April 28th. Firefighter Bob Hopper, from the Lombard Fire … 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 ›
From the community
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 ›
Paula Deen’s Southern cooking comes to the south suburbs
With a “Howdy y’all,” Paula Deen brought her Southern cooking to the North. Deen this month opened her latest restaurant – Paula Deen’s Kitchen – … Read more ›
From the community
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 ›
