In the Kitchen: The Magic of Fennel Recipes

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BY GWEN KENNEALLY Until the outdoor farmer's markets return to Chicagoland, there are plenty of root vegetables and herbs available at markets and groceries. With its umbels of tiny yellow flowers and dark green or bronze wispy leaves and subtle … [Read more...]

In the Kitchen: Adventurous Labor Day Recipes

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BY GWEN KENNEALLY (FOR MY DAILY FIND) Once again, it is almost time to put away your white pants and celebrate the unofficial end of the summer. The labor unions created Labor Day over 100 years ago to honor the social and economic achievements of … [Read more...]

In the Kitchen: Summer Panzanella Recipe

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BY MARIS CALLAHAN I understand that there is irony in putting bread in your salad but it really is probably one of the best inventions since, well, sliced bread. Do you notice a trend here? I think the trend is, bread. Panzanella is an … [Read more...]

Weekend Eats: Three Summer Salad Recipes to Keep you Cool (Pesto, Barley & Edamame Salad, Grilled Caesar Salad and Watermelon, Feta and Basil Salad)

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BY MARIS CALLAHAN Everyone in Chicago knows that the temperatures have been record-breaking and for most of us, unbearably hot, sticky and humid. While I've never been one to take a perfectly nice beach day for granted, I've also never been one … [Read more...]