Renee Enna

The turkeys are back! Slow Food USA, in collaboration with the Chicago chapter, will offer heritage turkeys for this year's Thanksgiving feasts. Heritage turkeys are older varieties that are in...

Few would argue the value of takeout menus--our first line of defense against starvation (or having to cook). And when those menus come with coupons, well, it's money in the...

On a hot summer day, what glass of water doesn't benefit from the addition of a lemon slice? But you don't want to take the time to slice up the...

Passions run high (in both directions) when grocery shopping is the topic. Chicago-area grocery stores are the subject of a comprehensive survey published in the summer/fall issue of Chicago Consumers'...

Earlier this month, Francesca's restaurants started sticking labels with food-safety tips on its takeout and leftover containers. The Chicago-area chain's 13 restaurants are the first in the U.S. to participate...

Whereas cocktail books tend to celebrate all things retro, two new books cater to those who have no desire to drink like James Bond at the Algonquin Round Table. "The...

BLTs are no-brainers to make: Fry. Spread. Slice. Assemble. But a BLT relies on pristine ingredients: Good B is sold year-round. The L is reliable. Which brings us to the...

Treasure Island is resuming its cooking-class series after several years' absence. The two-hour classes, led by guest chefs and teachers, will be offered several times a month and cost $15...

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A new label is being launched for consumers concerned about the treatment of farm animals that supply meat, poultry, dairy and egg products. A "Certified Humane Raised & Handled" label...