Recently, a friend asked me to write a food column for her new online magazine Classic Chicago. The column, entitled “The Ingredient”, features locally sourced ingredients; each article shares information on where to purchase the ingredient in Chicago, why I chose the ingredient, and a… Read More
I like to keep small jars of nuts layered with honey in my pantry. The nuts and honey can be used to create a delicious treat any time of day. I garnish orange cake with almonds and honey, top yogurt with pistachios and honey, and pair gorgonzola with walnuts… Read More
When I lived in Portland, Oregon, I often shopped at Pastaworks for specialty groceries – homemade pasta; artisanal cheese, bread, charcuterie, and olive oil; domestic and imported wine; and biscotti. Although the extensive selection of pasta, cheese, and wine encouraged me to return to Pastaworks several times a… Read More
My husband, daughter, and I are enjoying the abundance of citrus fruits available at the market during the winter months. Although there are several varieties of blood oranges, the variety that is easiest to find in Chicago is called Moro. These blood oranges have colorful flesh ranging from… Read More
I have been making Lemon Olive Oil Cake since the recipe originally appeared in Gourmet in April 2006. When the black raspberries appeared at the farmers market this week, I could not resist the temptation to add them to one of my favorite cakes. It… Read More
alice and waldo 