food
Game days demand a better Bloody Mary
AT THE CHEF’S TABLE: Most people think of the Bloody Mary as a brunch cocktail. But here’s an interesting fact: During football season, it’s the Read More
Lobster’s no longer just luxury treat for some
From lobster hash at Nellcote and lobster eggs Benedict at SushiSamba Rio to lobster pizza at Stout Barrel House & Galley, lobster has outgrown its Read More
Languedoc: French wine you may not know
POUR MAN: The Languedoc-Roussillon wine region in the South of France is now producing some nice wines that are full of bright fruit. They also Read More
Start the Jewish new year afresh
Laura Frankel thinks about Rosh Hashanah in simple terms. “A time for mom to shine,” says Frankel, executive chef at Spertus, a Jewish culture and learning center in Chicago. That’s because the Jewish new year, which is the first high holy day to occur each autumn (it begins at sundown Sunday), usually isn’t celebrated with the sort of big gathering you might have for a Passover seder, but rather a smaller, more contemplative meal with close family.
How frybread became Native American’s most popular food
FOOD DETECTIVE: I sampled frybread several years ago at the American Indian Center of Chicago Powwow, the “Midwest’s largest gathering of Native American culture.” The frybread I tried, topped with bison and condiments, is called an “Indian taco.”
Standard Market plans farm dinner
Enjoy an evening of food and fun on the farm. Participants will meet at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at Standard Market, where they’ll board a bus to Q7Ranch in Marengo. After a brief tour of the farm — with its grass-fed steers roaming about — …
Vegan wrap’s brimming with flavor
SWAP SHOP: Lakeview’s Indie Burger celebrates September’s observance of National Organic Month by sharing its recipe for Vegan Indie Wrap, which includes directions on creating Chapatti Bread plus three frequently requested recipes by Swap Shop readers for Hummus, Pico de Gallo and Salsa Verde.
4 toppings to dress up hot dogs
If all you’re going to do to a hot dog is splurt some mustard and spoon some relish on it, it’s not worth the effort to eat. I favor a well-dressed dog, a hot dog accompanied by robust and inspired toppings that transform this classic food into so much more.
THE F WORD
“If the Big Guy can forgive all you’ve got going on, I figure he’ll cut me some slack with the breadstick.” — Harriet Korn (Kathy Bates) on the recently departed (and subject of an online campaign to get it back) “Harry’s Law.” …
Sriracha adds hot layer
SINCE YOU ASKED: Pronounced “SIR-rotch-ah,” Sriracha has serious flavor that keeps food-lovers coming back for more. It even has a nickname — affectionately dubbed “rooster sauce” (the bottle has the image of a rooster, which is Tran’s astrological sign).
Tastings Around Town
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As season changes, so should meals
LOW MILEAGE KITCHEN: This salad has been in my files for years. As the holidays approach, I use dried cranberries instead of fresh fruit. In winter, needing a bit of sunshine, I add diced dried apricots. But as pears are just ripening and herb gardens are lush, now is the perfect time to make it.
Use herbs and you won’t even miss the salt
SWAP SHOP: M.L.P. of Arlington Heights wanted a low-sodium dressing. With the herb mixture in this vinaigrette, your taste buds won’t even notice that it goes light on the salt.
Chef Seamus Mullen knows, shares RA pain
For Mullen, who suffers pain every day of his life, it is literally a matter of survival. That’s because he believes that what he eats can determine whether he can stand on his feet, or move his aching hands. At one lowpoint after his 2007 diagnosis, he thought he wouldn’t be able to walk, let alone cook again. Gradually he discovered that there were certain foods that reduced inflammation in his body.
Kraft scares up ‘Candy Corn Oreos’ for Halloween
Here’s a scary snack for trick-or-treaters: Candy Corn Oreos. Kraft Foods Inc. says it’s introducing its famous wafer cookie in a candy corn flavor ahead Read More
Campbell Soup to roll out new products -- minus its iconic cans
Generations of Americans have moved on from Campbell’s condensed chicken noodle and tomato soups in search of heartier varieties with more sophisticated flavors. Now, the world’s largest soup company is racing to do the same.
The real hazard of freshly baked bread
FOOD DETECTIVE: The story goes, there are health hazards associated with fresh-from-the-oven bread. We’re not talking about gluten, which for those with celiac disease can cause big problems. Rather, it’s said that fresh bread can lead to gastro-distress. What’s the story?
Making sangria the wrong way is alright
There is a right way to make sangria. It usually involves a dozen or more ingredients and plenty of time. But when I’m in the mood for something boozy and fruity — often as I’m about to slap something on the grill — taking the time to do it right is an approach that just doesn’t work for me.
