An old fashioned wedding cake from the years before catering and high end cakes became the norm. From the time when they were made by an aunt or a grandmother for a family wedding. Whether you need a true wedding cake or just want to take a bite of nostalgia, this recipe is calling your name.
Sometimes when you’re hungry, you don’t want fancy. You want good taste at a good price, with a lot of options, someplace where you can feel comfortable. And around here, that means you want Omega. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Omega has been in business for over 30 years—I grew up …
A review of of Uncle Bub’s Restaurant in Westmont, IL. BBQ, burgers, fries, and more. Get the inside scoop now.
I guess you could say, essentially, collecting bakery visits became my method of embracing. Here’s one I love: Bittersweet in Lakeview.
FlatTop, if you’ve never heard of it, revolves around a concept that’s not especially new: essentially, it’s make-your-own stir fry, where you fill a bowl with your choice of veggies, sauces, meat and give it to the strong men around the grill, who fry it all up for you. It’s a lot like Mongolian Barbeque, if that’s more familiar, but with a few changes.
Cooking is not just therapeutic or delicious; it is learning. And no learning happens without a few mistakes, even if that means a bad recipe or two.
Located in the friendly, historic Village of Oak Park, this market is a community meeting place where you can listen to live bluegrass, take in the smell of homemade donuts and buy fresh produce straight from the farmer.
Grandmothers and snacks. Let’s reminiscence about our childhood and remember the good times, good things, all connected to food. Journey back with Shanna now.
One great place for souvlaki in Chicagoland is Greek Islands, an establishment that’s been called the Nation’s Most Popular Greek Restaurant and that has two locations, one in Greektown and one in Lombard. Read more now.
Want to take a trip back in time? If you’re a fan of classic comfort food, you’re going to want to check out this cookbook. Emily Farris’s “Casserole Crazy” features everything from dips to desserts, and it’s not to be missed. Perfect for potlucks, these recipes also make excellent leftovers. Read more now on Foodal.
A quick review of Meli Cafe, in Chicago, serving traditional Greek Food. Meli, the Greek word for honey, is a well-chosen label, as most of the signature dishes at this restaurant use that classic ingredient as a prominent feature.