lifestyles
A Spanish delight
My husband had the good fortune of hosting Luis, a Spanish exchange student, during high school, and his family had the good sense to preserve their relationship for decades. As a result, I found myself in the kitchen years ago with Luis’s mother, Carmen Lucy. …
Coming Up in Lake Forest and Lake Bluff for May 31 and beyond
The Lake Forester welcomes items for the Community Calendar, as well as items for School Digest, Newsmakers and other sections. Items must be received a minimum of 10 days prior to publication; earlier is better. E-mail smauter@pioneerlocal.com, fax (847) 599-6902, or mail to Stephanie Mauter, …
New book brings top chefs’ food to any table
Plenty of folks would shy away from coaxing even just one recipe out of their favorite restaurant chef, but Chicago food writer Amelia Levin collected 59 such recipes for her first cookbook, Chicago Chef’s Table (Lyon’s Press, 2012). “I started by reaching out to as …
Chef stays true to red, white and blue
When the American flag flies proudly on days like Memorial Day, Chef John Lane weaves the nation’s favorite color combination into many of the foods he makes. For his Memorial Day weekend menu at The Perfect Dinner in Oak Park, Lane will make plenty of …
Coming Up in Lake Forest and Lake Bluff for May 24 and beyond
The Lake Forester welcomes items for the Community Calendar, as well as items for School Digest, Newsmakers and other sections. Items must be received a minimum of 10 days prior to publication; earlier is better. E-mail smauter@pioneerlocal.com, fax (847) 599-6902, or mail to Stephanie Mauter, …
Foods of the 28 NATO countries: Go Hungary
In the same way I’d hope summit participants will be able to enjoy a Chicago-style hot dog or quintessential Italian beef sandwich while they are in the Windy City, I want to embrace the spirit of NATO in my home kitchen. Here’s how.
Thank Mom with breakfast in bed
Even in the hands of the most capable chefs, a perfectly balanced dish can be elusive. Sour, bitter, salty and sweet are in constant opposition, but these basic elements of flavor can work in unison to elevate the essence of a dish to new heights. …
Coming Up in Lake Forest and Lake Bluff for May 17 and beyond
The Lake Forester welcomes items for the Community Calendar, as well as items for School Digest, Newsmakers and other sections. Items must be received a minimum of 10 days prior to publication; earlier is better. E-mail smauter@pioneerlocal.com, fax (847) 599-6902, or mail to Stephanie Mauter, …
Easy dishes kids can make for moms
She’s one hot mama. But cookbook author Beth Aldrich thinks all moms are hot moms. The Wilmette-based lifestyles coach believes every mom can stay healthy while enjoying food, and she provides helpful recipes to do so in her new cookbook, Real Moms Love to Eat: …
Derby delight fuses with Cinco de Mayo
For years, I’ve helped dear friends pull together Kentucky Derby-inspired fare for a party celebrating the annual run for the roses.
Benedictine tea sandwiches, Henry Bain sauce, Burgoo burgers, and pimento cheese toasts are standard fare at any derby party, but this year’s race — …
‘A hearty appetite’ from Hadassah
With two successful cookbooks in its past, the North Boundary chapter of Hadassah has published a third, B’te Avon III, Tasteful Treasures from North Boundary Hadassah. The book, which took three years to produce, was officially introduced at the Fall Fashion Show in November. “This …
Coming Up in Lake Forest and Lake Bluff for May 10 and beyond
The Lake Forester welcomes items for the Community Calendar, as well as items for School Digest, Newsmakers and other sections. Items must be received a minimum of 10 days prior to publication; earlier is better. E-mail smauter@pioneerlocal.com, fax (847) 599-6902, or mail to Stephanie Mauter, …
Antiques+ Modernism Winnetka Show Kick-Off
On March 13, The Woman’s Board of Winnetka Community House launched its celebration of the highly anticipated Antiques+ Modernism Winnetka show with a private party at JPMorgan Chase in Chicago. Hor’doeuvres and cocktails were served as Committee Members, Sustainers and Members of the Board of …
Extra virgin olive oil — nectar of the gods
With olive oil stores sprouting like daffodils in spring and a plethora of online sources, food aficionados in the Chicago area have been discovering the exquisite taste of genuine extra virgin olive oils.
Coming Up in Lake Forest and Lake Bluff for May 3 and beyond
The Lake Forester welcomes items for the Community Calendar, as well as items for School Digest, Newsmakers and other sections. Items must be received a minimum of 10 days prior to publication; earlier is better. E-mail smauter@pioneerlocal.com, fax (847) 599-6902, or mail to Stephanie Mauter, …
Herb bouquet: Plan now to season food year-round
Rather than carry a traditional wedding bouquet made up of roses or lilies, I carried an armload of culinary herbs down the aisle with me. No, I wasn’t worried that the chicken at our reception would need a little last-minute herbal addition. I was simply …
