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Articles In Food & Wine

Feb 2012  |  By Elizabeth Curry

What are Legumes? Not Sexy, But Delish

Legumes are healthy for your food budget, high in fiber, lower cholesterol, and most are low in fat.

Jan 2012  |  By Laura Hine

Better or Bust: Immersion Blender Ninja Warrior

My Cuisinart immersion blender gave up the ghost prematurely, but past its warranty expiration date.

Jan 2012  |  By Julie Chernoff

Fresh: Evanston’s New Pret a Manger

There’s a new North Shore contender in the gourmet “quick” food restaurant market, and you’ll find it right in downtown Evanston.

Jan 2012  |  By Julie Chernoff

Romantic Restaurants for the Month of Love

Why should we limit romance to February 14?

Jan 2012  |  By Mibs

Champagne for Valentine's Day? Oui!

Of course you’ll be breaking out some bubbly on February 14.

Jan 2012  |  By Julie Chernoff

Spectacular Wine Dinners at Lyric Opera Wine Auction 2012

Once every three years, the Lyric Opera of Chicago presents its Wine Auction, a highly anticipated event for lovers of fine wine and luxury living.

Jan 2012  |  By Elizabeth Curry

Whole Grains: 7 to Add to Your Diet

You know you’re supposed to incorporate whole grains into your diet and you’ve seen the bins of grains in the grocery store, but what the heck do you do with them?

Dec 2011  |  By Laura Hine

Better or Bust: Hamilton Beach Stay or Go Slow Cooker

I was not a fan of slow cookers, but with three kids, I became a fan.

Dec 2011  |  By Julie Chernoff

Food, Wine and Holiday Feasts: What to Pair?

The holiday meal fosters anxiety on so many levels ...

Dec 2011  |  By Liz Logan

Better or Bust: Magnolia Bakery’s Holiday Desserts

“Sex and the City” was right—these desserts are good!

Dec 2011  |  By Julie Chernoff

Just Desserts

New Year resolutions made – check. Happiness Plan set in motion – check. Resolved: Eating dessert makes me a happier person.

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