Local herb society crafts varied recipes from wild ingredients

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 tha…

May 14, 2013 10:45 pm Photos

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Vote with Your Fork: Herbal Apothecary

Vote with Your Fork: Herbal Apothecary

According to Lisa Starner, infusing honey is a very simple process involving little more than adding freshly gathered herbs and flowers to a j…

May 14, 2013 12:00 am Photos

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Bite & Sip: Acclaimed director is a star in the kitchen

Bite & Sip: Acclaimed director is a star in the kitchen

Noted for his creative director's touch, Falls, artistic director of Chicago's Goodman Theatre, also has a love of food and the art of cooking.

May 13, 2013 12:00 am

Poppy Seed Fruit Salad

Poppy Seed Fruit Salad

Poppy Seed Fruit Salad

May 12, 2013 12:00 am

Rising son: Every day is Mother's Day in the kitchen for Paula Deen and her boys

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.

May 08, 2013 12:00 am Photos

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Cuisine of Jacques Pepin stars at Ivy Tech dinner

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.

May 08, 2013 12:00 am

Cinco de Mayo party menus filled with flavor, fun

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 …

May 01, 2013 12:00 am Photos

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Summertime bounty: A guide to the region's farmers markets

Summertime bounty: A guide to the region's farmers markets

As spring returns to Northwest Indiana, many farmers markets are in final preparations for their opening festivities.

April 30, 2013 12:00 am Photos

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Miller Beach Marketplace takes a step up

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 …

April 28, 2013 1:10 am Photos

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The fresh, mainstream look of vegetarian cooking

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.

April 25, 2013 12:00 am

'Cake Boss' star Buddy Valastro unveils fun products for home baking

'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 Housew…

April 24, 2013 12:00 am Photos

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Restaurant Scene: Mixed bag of culinary events

Restaurant Scene: Mixed bag of culinary events

Join fans of chef Robert Irvine, star of Food Network's "Restaurant: Impossible" for a theatrical cooking show at 9 p.m. Eastern today at Silv…

April 19, 2013 12:00 am

Author stresses there's 'Life Beyond Takeout'

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.

April 17, 2013 12:00 am Photos

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Hofbrauhaus stars brews, flavors of Germany

Hofbrauhaus stars brews, flavors of Germany

For a taste of old Germany, plan a visit to Hofbrauhaus Chicago in Rosemont, Ill.

April 17, 2013 12:00 am Photos

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Restaurant Scene: Elegant parties and themed dinners

Parents searching for interesting and cultural activities for their children, may want to plan a trip to Barker Mansion in Michigan City soon.

April 12, 2013 12:00 am

Mission accomplished: Nothing's impossible for chef Robert Irvine

Mission accomplished: Nothing's impossible for chef Robert Irvine

Viewers of Robert Irvine's Food Network shows are used to seeing the celebrity chef turn what appear to be impossible culinary feats into successes.

April 10, 2013 12:00 am

Kitchen Spotlight: Acclaimed director is a star in the kitchen

Kitchen Spotlight: Acclaimed director is a star in the kitchen

Robert Falls has a knack for cooking.

April 10, 2013 12:00 am

Stop 50 Wood Fired Pizzeria: A passionate eating experience

Stop 50 Wood Fired Pizzeria: A passionate eating experience

Stop 50 Wood Fired Pizzeria marries the authentic traditions of Naples, Italy with rich local flavors and a balance of ingredients in tempting…

April 08, 2013 12:00 am

CHEF PROFILE: The Black-Eyed P's Hans Chery incorporates real world creativity

CHEF PROFILE: The Black-Eyed P's Hans Chery incorporates real world creativity

Executive Chef Hans Chery has never been afraid to try new things. The culinary force behind Michigan City's The Black-Eyed P knows that one n…

April 08, 2013 12:00 am

Bite & Sip: Drier's Meat Market-a family tradition of culinary excellence

Bite & Sip: Drier's Meat Market-a family tradition of culinary excellence

Ed Drier was 10 years old when he first started working as a delivery boy, earning 25 cents a week at the Union Meat Market in downtown Three …

April 08, 2013 12:00 am Photos

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Click, swirl, sip? Interest in online wine surges

Click, swirl, sip? Interest in online wine surges

Online wine options are everywhere, from flash sale sites like Lot18 offering daily deals to Facebook prodding you to send a little something …

April 07, 2013 12:00 am

Nothing boring about newest products in the marketplace

Nothing boring about newest products in the marketplace

Decades ago, it wasn't unusual for people to view spending time in the kitchen as a chore and even a bore.

April 04, 2013 12:00 am Photos

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US soybean farmers see growth potential in edamame

US soybean farmers see growth potential in edamame

A small but growing number of farmers are experimenting with an edible soybean as they look to capitalize on Americans' interest in adding non…

April 02, 2013 12:00 am

Something's brewing: Flavor, fun on tap at Blue Chip Casino

Something's brewing: Flavor, fun on tap at Blue Chip Casino

Flavorful ales and specialty brews pour into the spotlight April 13 during the third annual Blue Chip Brewfest at Blue Chip Casino Hotel and Spa.

April 02, 2013 12:00 am Photos

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Spicy North African Pork Tenderloin

Spicy North African Pork Tenderloin

Spicy North African Pork Tenderloin

March 31, 2013 12:00 am

Delicate sweets: Macarons are a delicious spring pastry

Delicate sweets: Macarons are a delicious spring pastry

It was love at first bite - two tiny circles of meringue, their centers nicely chewy, sandwiching a filling of sweetly flavored buttercream - …

March 28, 2013 12:00 am Photos

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Kitchen Spotlight: Projection and website designer is a healthy foodie

Kitchen Spotlight: Projection and website designer is a healthy foodie

Andrew Wilder regularly touts the benefits of healthy eating.

March 27, 2013 12:00 am

Region native displays culinary creativity at Chicago restaurant

Region native displays culinary creativity at Chicago restaurant

Travis Strickland has a respect for quality, regional ingredients. And as chef of The Local Chicago in the Windy City, Strickland blends those…

March 20, 2013 12:00 am Photos

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Hot chicks: At 60, Peeps more popular than ever

Hot chicks: At 60, Peeps more popular than ever

It's Easter morning. A boy rouses his younger brother, and they run to the living room to find their baskets filled with - what else? - Peeps.

March 20, 2013 12:00 am Photos

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Bacon, garlic team up for ultimate roast chicken

Bacon, garlic team up for ultimate roast chicken

There is just something about roasted chicken that comforts, nourishes and satisfies like nothing else, especially when the wind is howling an…

March 20, 2013 12:00 am

Anne Willan's latest cookbook traces history of recipes and menus

Anne Willan's latest cookbook traces history of recipes and menus

Here we peruse four centuries of gastronomy including the heavily spiced sauces of medieval times, the massive roasts of King Louis XIV and th…

March 20, 2013 12:00 am

Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner

Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner

Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner

March 17, 2013 12:00 am

Guinness, it's not just for pint glasses anymore!

Guinness, it's not just for pint glasses anymore!

And these days, not all of that Guinness is going down parched gullets.

March 13, 2013 12:00 am Photos

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Ivy Tech puts celebrity chef recipes on dinner series menu

Ivy Tech puts celebrity chef recipes on dinner series menu

Students at Ivy Tech Community College in East Chicago are donning their chef's coats and preparing to present their popular dinner series onc…

March 13, 2013 12:00 am Photos

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3 creative takes on the classic Irish soda bread

3 creative takes on the classic Irish soda bread

Traditional recipes often call for nothing but flour, salt, baking soda and buttermilk or yogurt.

March 13, 2013 12:00 am

A lighter take on matzo ball soup for Passover

A lighter take on matzo ball soup for Passover

I knew I'd probably never attempt homemade gefilte fish, but I figured I might be able to produce a respectable matzo ball soup.

March 12, 2013 12:00 am

A fresh catch: Innovative seafood recipes and menus inspire flavorful meals

A fresh catch: Innovative seafood recipes and menus inspire flavorful meals

With a 30-plus year career in supermarkets and grocery stores, Anne Hill, of Crown Point, a deli manager for Strack and Van Til, has seen a ne…

March 01, 2013 12:00 am Photos

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Kitchen Spotlight: Disney Live! performer is also a talented cook

Kitchen Spotlight: Disney Live! performer is also a talented cook

No matter how busy he is, entertainer Shavar Horton finds time to step into the kitchen.

March 01, 2013 12:00 am Photos

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Kitchen Spotlight: 'Book of Mormon' actress cooks from the soul

Kitchen Spotlight: 'Book of Mormon' actress cooks from the soul

Syesha Mercado's love for Southern cuisine and Soul Food was ignited by her mother's talents with those styles of cooking.

February 28, 2013 12:00 am

Showy spread: At-home Oscar party fare can have the flair of Wolfgang Puck's menus

Showy spread: At-home Oscar party fare can have the flair of Wolfgang Puck's menus

The notion of dinner and a movie can be taken to extravagant heights this weekend.

February 21, 2013 12:00 am Photos

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Interview: The Crown Prince of Glassware

Interview: The Crown Prince of Glassware

Maximilian Riedel never had to think much about a career. For legions of oenophiles, his last name is synonymous with appreciating the world's…

February 21, 2013 12:00 am

US winery experiments with aging wine in ocean

US winery experiments with aging wine in ocean

An experiment in the age-old art of winemaking began on Wednesday as a California winery submerged four cases of Cabernet Sauvignon in Charles…

February 21, 2013 12:00 am Photos

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Bite and Sip: 18th Street Brewery could bring the craft beer renaissance to Gary

Bite and Sip: 18th Street Brewery could bring the craft beer renaissance to Gary

A sabbatical to Belgium, honing a craft in Chicago and an online Kickstarter campaign have led to one man's dream of becoming part of Gary's "…

February 21, 2013 12:00 am Photos

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Walnut-Crusted Pork Chops with Vegetable Wild Rice

Walnut-Crusted Pork Chops with Vegetable Wild Rice

Walnut-Crusted Pork Chops with Vegetable Wild Rice

February 15, 2013 12:00 am

A birthday celebration fit for a Chicago Bull

A birthday celebration fit for a Chicago Bull

Legendary Chicago Bull Michael Jordan will be taking on another number soon.

February 13, 2013 12:00 am

Kitchen Spotlight: Actress serves up good food and laughter in kitchen

Kitchen Spotlight: Actress serves up good food and laughter in kitchen

Debbie Laumand-Blanc finds joy in the baking craft.

February 13, 2013 12:00 am

Cakes take a spotlight in wedding showcase

Cakes take a spotlight in wedding showcase

Not many people will pass up a piece of wedding cake. And cake artisans today entice sweets fans with a variety of designs and flavors.

February 13, 2013 12:00 am

A healthy take on haute cuisine: blini and caviar

A healthy take on haute cuisine: blini and caviar

Watching the Oscars, like the Super Bowl, has become almost an unofficial holiday, an occasion when tens of millions of us get together for an…

February 13, 2013 12:00 am

Maker's Mark cutting alcohol volume in its bourbon

Maker's Mark cutting alcohol volume in its bourbon

The producer of Maker's Mark bourbon is cutting the amount of alcohol in each bottle. The alcohol volume is being lowered from 90 proof to 84 proof.

February 13, 2013 12:00 am

Make a Valentine's Day at home special

Make a Valentine's Day at home special

Not planning to go out for Valentine's Day? Time to start planning a special menu for a romantic night in.

February 13, 2013 12:00 am

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