Using the best prepping implements and recipes that call for only the freshest of ingredients are key to preparing successful dinner recipes that are a departure from the normal routine.
I recently went on a press trip sponsored by the DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau(http://www.discoverdupage.com). While my interest was in the area of food and wine, I was amazed at the wealth of activities and points of interest to experience
Here is an article available on our blog about Cognac and its not-so-known-relative Armagnac. Important information for the brandy enthusiast with health benefits. Please visit and share any information you may have.
I recently had the pleasure of attending some diverse culinary experiences that included hands-on cooking sessions and observational demonstrations. In each of these experiences, I learned a great deal about cooking and techniques, including how q
Sometimes a restaurant find right in your backyard turns out to be a pleasant find. This latest review feature is all about one of the Carrabba's Italian Grill national franchises, located in Woodridge, IL. Read all about their "First Tastes Menu"
There is more to life in Puerto Vallarta. than a day at the beach. As the sun sets and you down your last margarita and trade in your beach towel for more hedonistic options, you just might be caught off guard. Puerto Vallarta also offers a vibran
A great recipe for the gourmand. Head to La Truffe Sauvage in Lake Charles, Louisiana for a world-class dinner served with wine from its large international collection. Try one of Chef Mohamed Chettouh's specialties – Stuffed Pheasant Breast. He is
The long-awaited opening of the Cooking School at Chicago's Eataly under the guidance of legendary and esteemed Chef Lidia Bastianich, Dean of La Scuola Di Eataly Chicago included a four course menu with wine pairings and plenty of Q & A. Delicious
Shopping for food-related should be a culinary adventure, especially when exploring and discovering new products for your creations. In this edition, I share with you some recently taste-tested products I enjoyed incorporating into my culinary cr
It's apple harvest time, and it's another crisp Saturday night on Calle Gascona (below right) in downtown Oviedo, an old university city that's the genteel, postcard-pretty capital of emerald-green Asturias in north Spain, with happy-faced students
Fortunately, I haven’t been diagnosed with celiac disease, which used to be the only reason for individuals staying clear of anything with gluten in it, usually wheat related. In the past few years, however, the topic of gluten-free has become a gr
A first for the Midwest,theWIT Hotel Chicagoand its vibrant State and Lake Chicago Tavern have achieved the prestigious SPE Certified designation, which assures the guest dining experience as unique, delicious, healthy, organic, and sustainable.
What to eat for dinner tonight? Tapas to make Penelope Cruz weep? Fusion tacos? Pizza fired in a wood-burning oven imported from Italy? Or maybe just the best turkey sandwich you ever had? The wealth of choice gets overwhelming when you’re in a food
When you join up with YL Tours, you're not just visiting Puglia as a tourist, you are participating as a local immersed in some of the many day-to-day pleasures of living in this region. YL stands for Ylenia, the wonderful Puglian lady who gracious
If you have a foodie, cook or baker on your gift list, here are a few of my favorite gifting items to consider. These items lighten the prep load with interesting and fun gadgets, accessories and ingredients. Don’t forget to gift yourself. Enjoy