Banh Mi: The Classic
Buy a Vietnamese-style baguette and toast it. Slather the bread with Kewpie mayonnaise or substitute with your favorite…
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Peaches with Basil, Prosciutto and Balsamic Vinegar
Peaches
by Moira Tuffy What is the definition of “summer”? According to Webster: The season between spring and autumn…
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Eric Futran
It was fortuitous. I needed an image for a winter article written by Chef Frank Chlumsky. He’s what…
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Issue 02: Spring 2015
April is the cruelest month, breeding Lilacs out of the dead land, mixing Memory and desire, stirring Dull…
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Middle Eastern Lamb with Yogurt Sauce
This is a favorite recipe from an old catering customer of mine from the Middle East. The ground…
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Growing Home
In the early ‘90’s, Les Brown, founder of the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless, had the crazy idea…
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With the Click of a Mouse
Shopping on the Internet has never been easier. With a click of the mouse, ingredients, wine, books, equipment……
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In The Eye Of the Fishmonger
By Brian Gersten There are two kinds of Jews in this world: those who can tolerate gefilte fish,…
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Memorable Meals
By Frank Chlumsky Another era? Yes, indeed! Browsing at a local antique store, a friend saw an item,…
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