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Tasting the Trend: Can Hearts of Palm Noodles Replace Pasta?

If you're anything like me, pasta has always been a go-to comfort food, it's easy, satisfying, and endlessly customizable. But as much as I love a big bowl of penne, I don’t always love the calories ...

Shepherd's Pie for St. Paddy's Day

I don’t know about you, but I am way too old and way over going out bar hopping for St. Patrick’s Day - a tradition that is very prevalent in Chicago. If you are like me, then you would probably ...

Lucky New Year's Black Eyed Peas

As 2024 comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on the traditions that bring us comfort, joy, and a little extra hope as we step into a new year. Across the globe, people have their own special ...

Cream of Morel Mushroom and Spring Pea Soup

If you are in the Midwest, you might be wondering if spring will ever arrive. Every year it feels at odds that the biting cold of April will ever yield to the warm and sunny days of May. At least to ...

Get to Know Your Spring Fruits and Veggies

It is officially Spring! Farmers markets are reopening and grocery stores are stocking our favorite fresh spring fruits and vegetables. The hot weather has arrived, and we can take this opportunity ...

Lolla-pea-looza: How to make Sweet Pea Hummus

I’m not sure the return of fresh peas can match the excitement of the return of summer concerts, especially Chicago’s beloved Lollapalooza, but it is something to be celebrated. Pea shoots, pea ...

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Tasting the Trend: Can Hearts of Palm Noodles Replace Pasta?

Shepherd's Pie for St. Paddy's Day

Lucky New Year's Black Eyed Peas

Cream of Morel Mushroom and Spring Pea Soup

Get to Know Your Spring Fruits and Veggies

Lolla-pea-looza: How to make Sweet Pea Hummus

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