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Farm Before Table in Zeeland and Holland Market Hosts Seasoned Demo
Spring babies---piglets, kids, chicks, bunnies and calves---are out in force at the Critter Barn's Running of the Lambs in Zeeland and nearby Holland marks the start of summer's weekly Chef Series with the help of Seasoned Homes' Lia Peterson…
A kebab as happy on the grill as under the broiler
The trouble with spring is that we get eager to grill, but we can't always count on the weather to cooperate.
Science helps craft the perfect mac and cheese
Imagine your favorite cheese: perhaps an aged, sharp cheddar, or maybe a blue Gorgonzola or a gentle Monterey Jack. Wouldn't it be wonderful to use those really good cheeses you love on nachos or as a sauce on macaroni or steamed vegetables?
Pasta carbonara remade as a delicious summer salad
Pasta carbonara - richly cheesy, creamy and studded with crisped pancetta - is easily one of the most comforting of pasta dishes.
Need easy wine tips for picnics? Experts chime in
Picking up some fresh wines for summer is in the bag - or shopping cart, actually - as supermarkets get in touch with their inner sommeliers.
The secret to a great burger? Less is more!
When the weather turns warm, I find myself craving the smell and taste of a great homemade burger off the grill.
Americans eating more smoked seafood products
There's no smoke and mirrors about it - Americans are eating a lot more smoked seafood than they used to.
Foodie Finds
The first reader (excluding Times employees) to call (219) 933-3365 at 10:30 a.m. Thursday will win the featured items. Those having received a Foodie Finds in the past year are ineligible. Items not picked up within a week are forfeited.
Local herb society crafts varied recipes from wild ingredients
What to many of us would look like a collection of weeds - after all, I have spent hours pulling chickweed from my gardens before learning that it is edible and tasty - are the foods that once made up the ingredients of ancestors' meals.
Chesterton European Market is back and Colman's Mustard prepares for 200th year
The sun arrives just in time for opening day at the Chesterton European Market, Miller Bakery Cafe is humming with a solid Midwestern meat and fish menu and Colman's Mustard keeps calm and carries on at National Restaurant Show in Chicago thi…
Blue Line Coffee Crawl
The Blue Line Coffee Crawl is the first-ever established Chicago specialty coffee crawl with a workshop twist. This is a foodie adventure for the coffee lover.
A Day of Beauty and Brunch
Enjoy a day of food, fun and relaxation for one great price. Indulge in an abundance of pastries, desserts, fresh fruit and more. After breakfast, head over to the beauty department for a pampering session.
Rising son: Every day is Mother's Day in the kitchen for Paula Deen and her boys
There's nothing wrong with brothers being competitive for a mother's attention, as long as the rivalry is in the kitchen.
FROM THE FARM: Gov. Otis Bowen and wife Beth were Hoosier famed names
Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.
Cuisine of Jacques Pepin stars at Ivy Tech dinner
During a recent dinner at Ivy Tech's East Chicago campus, guests were welcomed into Le Pelican Restaurant.
Easy, beautiful blend of eggs and veggies for Mom
Mom always said to eat your vegetables, so this Mother's Day serve her breakfast in bed inspired by a walk through the garden.
Demystifying a Mother's Day ham and cheese quiche
Quiche has a reputation as a complicated dish. And I'm not sure why.
Growing crowd of celebrity wines take spotlight
Fancy having Brangelina, Drew Barrymore and Dan Aykroyd over for dinner? No problem, they'll even bring the wine.
An easy mousse for Mom the kids can help make
It doesn't matter how skilled - or not - your kids are in the kitchen. This easy, fruity mousse parfait is a great Mother's Day project they can help with.
Foodie Finds
The first reader (excluding Times employees) to call (219) 933-3365 at 10:30 a.m. Thursday will win the featured items. Those having received a Foodie Finds in the past year are ineligible. Items not picked up within a week are forfeited.
New owners re-open an iconic Miller bistro and Bell's takes over taproom in New Buffalo
More signs of season as Miller Bakery opens for dinner and cocktails and Bell's craft brews takeover taproom at Bentwood Tavern beginning next Thursday.---Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Editor, Shore Magazine.
Around the World in 80 Sips
The 5th annual signature Around the World in 80 Sips tasting is back, complete with more than 80 unlimited 1 oz tastings accompanied by light appetizers.
Columbia Culinary Cup 2013
This festive evening of food and drink, benefitting the Columbia Yacht Club Legacy Foundation, has grown from an intimate gathering of a few chefs to an extravaganza party under the tent.
Cinco de Mayo party menus filled with flavor, fun
Mexican cuisine is often a popular choice for party menus. And when it comes to Cinco de Mayo celebrations, everything from authentic Mexican dishes to contemporary Latin-inspired recipes, are fit to star at a home fiesta.
Kitchen Spotlight: 'Anything Goes' actress sails through cooking craft
The actress, a native of Kent, England, is currently one of the stars in "Anything Goes," running through May 5 at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre.
Healthy French toast with a hidden chocolate layer
Time for a confession. As a child, I never once celebrated Mother's Day. My parents thought the holiday was nothing more than a cheesy excuse to sell greeting cards, and who was I to argue?
Big flavor, not effort, in honey-paprika chicken
Sweet and smoky and spicy are three flavors that work wonderfully together, and this recipe for roasted chicken thighs is a fast, easy and delicious way to make that point.
The fresh, mainstream look of vegetarian cooking
Not so long ago, there was a certain image associated with being vegetarian. It usually involved Birkenstocks, lentil loaf and an agenda.
Foodie Finds
The first reader (excluding Times employees) to call (219) 933-3365 at 10:30 a.m. Thursday will win the featured items. Those having received a Foodie Finds in the past year are ineligible. Items not picked up within a week are forfeited.
Miller Beach Marketplace takes a step up
"In the next five years, I think Gary is going to be the coolest place in the world," Carmella Saraceno tells me as we sit at one of the cafe tables under a brightly colored beach umbrellas suspended from the ceiling of her recently opened Mi…
Taste of Ethiopia
Chicago's first "Taste of Ethiopia" is presented by the Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago Auxiliary Board. Bring your friends and sample delicious, authentic Ethiopian cuisine as prepared by Demera, experience a live food demonstrati…
The Perfect One Day Chicago Outing With Food
At Lula Cafe, my daughter Ida K. Ansell ordered one of the few Chicago dishes that cannot be duplicated successfully in New Orleans—tomato slice, goat cheese, slivers of red onion and smoked salmon on top of a large, probabaly house-made bage…
The fresh, mainstream look of vegetarian cooking
Not so long ago, there was a certain image associated with being vegetarian. It usually involved Birkenstocks, lentil loaf and an agenda.
Apna Ghar's 5th Annual Taste for Life
Guests have the opportunity to sample food from top restaurants in the Chicago area. In addition to the exquisite cuisine from local chefs, guests can enjoy fine wine, live music, and a live auction filled with great prizes. The event support…
'Cake Boss' star Buddy Valastro unveils fun products for home baking
The aroma of sweet pastries and cakes filtered through a corner of Chicago's McCormick Place during last month's International Home and Housewares Show.
FROM the FARM: Raccoon up to mischief in farm chicken coop
Phil Potempa's weekly farm column recipe.
'Burger Land' show host dishes on best US burgers
If you love a good burger, you might think George Motz has the best job ever. He crisscrosses the country as the host of Travel Channel's new series "Burger Land," looking for the best burgers in America.
Mastering creamy pureed potatoes, no fat required
When made just right, mashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort food: smooth, creamy, warm and filling - not to mention a perfect vehicle for gravy.
Whole-wheat pasta redeemed with chard and cheese
No matter how unimpeachable whole-wheat pasta is in terms of nutritional cred, I've always found it off-putting.
Foodie Finds
The first reader (excluding Times employees) to call (219) 933-3365 at 10:30 a.m. Thursday will win the featured items. Those having received a Foodie Finds in the past year are ineligible. Items not picked up within a week are forfeited. Las…
Kitchen Spotlight: Local actor honors grandmother with recipe
Vasily Deris grew up with a respect for good food and great hospitality. "My parents have run many restaurants," said Deris, a resident of Homer Glenn, Ill.
Spring Mystery Dinner: A Seasonal First
An important difference in being a volunteer board member server at South Shore Arts annual auction item mystery dinner, as opposed to being a server at anything else, is that Chefs Gary (Bartlett's) and Nicole (Bistro 157) take care that the…
Chicago Artists Coalition Starving Artist Extravaganza in June
Starving Artist pairs celebrated local artists with renowned Chicago chefs who collaborate on edible and aesthetic presentations. The event will take place on Saturday June 29th.
FOTS 2013: Food by Bistro and Chocolates by Kilwin's St. Joe
The 2nd Annual Fashion on the Shore event brings emerging student designers together with the best food in Berrien County at the Heritage Center in St. Joseph, Michigan next Friday night.
Office taste test rates Chicago's best pizza
The aroma of tomato sauce, cheese, and sausage filled the newsroom as hungry journalists prepared to rate favorite pizzas on flavor, texture, crust, and overall excellence.
Author stresses there's 'Life Beyond Takeout'
Paula Guiliano is eager to pass on great recipes to food lovers and believes life can definitely be made better by cooking at home.
FROM the FARM: Join me this month for my free 'Spring Cooking Show'
Phil Potempa's weekly farm column recipe.
Farm Before Table in Zeeland and Holland Market Hosts Seasoned Demo
Spring babies---piglets, kids, chicks, bunnies and calves---are out in force at the Critter Barn's Running of the Lambs in Zeeland and nearby …
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