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The next Chicago Food Swap will take place on May 12 at The Scrumptious Pantry in Logan Square. Registration is now open. As always, to find out more about the Chicago Food Swap, check out our website or join the conversation on our Facebook page.

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Lamb and Rice Stuffed Peppers

Middle Eastern-inspired stuffed peppers with lamb, rice and dried fruit.

I suppose there is no need to mention (again) that my husband is not as adventurous an eater as I am. As a result of to his aversion to seafood and his avoidance of pork, I have a fairly limited universe of meats to [...]

Causa Rellena for the Amazing Apps Culinary Challenge

Perfectly smooth potato from the OXO Adjustable Potato Ricer.

Later this month, I am going to Philadelphia to attend a conference for food bloggers entitled Eat, Write Retreat. I am looking forward to an intense weekend of speakers, demonstrations, great meals and making connections with others in my field. I know that I will [...]

Smoked Mozzarella Bread Pudding for Mother’s Day Brunch

A savory bread pudding makes a fabulous brunch dish or vegetarian dinner.

When everyone else is going out to eat is my favorite time to stay home. Who needs the crowds, the stressed-out waitstaff or the “special” menu, where special is just a euphemism for “overpriced?” That’s why you won’t see me eating out [...]

White Sangria for Spring

Festive, heart-shaped shower desserts.

Twenty-seven years ago, a family moved into the house across the street from mine. This family had two little girls, ages three years and six months. I was thirteen at the time and could just see the babysitting money in my future. I did indeed end up babysitting for the [...]

Glazed Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies

Fluffy rolled oats from Hazzard Free Farm

Back in March when I attended the Good Food Festival, I met some folks from Hazzard Free Farm, a Certified Naturally Grown farm near Rockford, Illinois. Hazzard Free Farm grows heirloom grains, like blue and red cornmeal, barley, wheat and oats, and sells them to many of [...]