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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By Mark Graham I love the change of seasons in Chicago. As winter releases its grip on the…
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By Maggie Kast My mother taught me how to make fudge. In the days before home air conditioning…
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Open Faced Radish Sandwiches on Toast
Thinly sliced radishes, whipped citrus butter, shallots, capers and minced herbs on toasted whole-grain bread Preparation time: 20…
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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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