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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…
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 PhotosPhotos
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.
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 PhotosPhotos
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.
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 PhotosPhotos
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 PhotosPhotos
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 PhotosPhotos
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.
'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 PhotosPhotos
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…
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 PhotosPhotos
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 PhotosPhotos
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.
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.
Kitchen Spotlight: Acclaimed director is a star in the kitchen
Robert Falls has a knack for cooking.
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…
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…
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 PhotosPhotos
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 …
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 PhotosPhotos
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…
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 PhotosPhotos
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 PhotosPhotos
Kitchen Spotlight: Projection and website designer is a healthy foodie
Andrew Wilder regularly touts the benefits of healthy eating.
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 PhotosPhotos
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 PhotosPhotos
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…
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…
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 PhotosPhotos
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 PhotosPhotos
3 creative takes on the classic Irish soda bread
Traditional recipes often call for nothing but flour, salt, baking soda and buttermilk or yogurt.
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.
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 PhotosPhotos
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 PhotosPhotos
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.
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 PhotosPhotos
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…
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 PhotosPhotos
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 PhotosPhotos
Walnut-Crusted Pork Chops with Vegetable Wild Rice
Walnut-Crusted Pork Chops with Vegetable Wild Rice
A birthday celebration fit for a Chicago Bull
Legendary Chicago Bull Michael Jordan will be taking on another number soon.
Kitchen Spotlight: Actress serves up good food and laughter in kitchen
Debbie Laumand-Blanc finds joy in the baking craft.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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