Memories of Lebanon
by Fadia Jawdat Summer always reminds me of hikes and picnics with my family in the mountains of…
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Two Cocktails, a Mocktail and a Shrimp Dish
Photo above by Bernadine Rolnicki I’m usually not much of a highbrow cocktail drinker. They are often too…
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Secret Weapons
I was recently reading Rick Bayless’s new book, More Mexican Everyday. Like all his books, it’s excellent….great recipes,…
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Peaches
by Moira Tuffy What is the definition of “summer”? According to Webster: The season between spring and autumn…
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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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By Mark Graham I love the change of seasons in Chicago. As winter releases its grip on the…
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David and Goliath
It used to be that when you were a butcher, you didn’t just have a job, you were…
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Visiting Markets in Winter
For the traveler, markets afford one of the few windows on real life open to strangers. Mimi Sheraton,…
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How to Make the Best Roast Chicken in the World, Really
Ask any chef, “What’s your favorite meal?” and you’ll hear “roast chicken” an impressive percentage of the time….
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New Crop Rice
When my husband and I owned J&L Catering there was always a core group of Vietnamese employees in…
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