Renee Enna

WTTW-Ch. 11 is looking for home cooks' favorite recipes for "Your Chicago Kitchen!," a new food show to begin production in February. Recipes must include all preparation details, including serving...

It's easier to get excited about what's inside a soup can than the can itself. And considering that the thrill barometer of canned soup isn't too high to begin with,...

(2 forks) 3720 Grand Blvd., Brookfield 708-485-6833 Hours: 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun.-Thurs.; 10 a.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat. Credit cards: A, M, V Noise factor: Conversation friendly First impressions The charming brick exterior...

Two new markets are opening just in time for the holiday rush. - Trader Joe's, with eight suburban outposts, has finally docked in Chicago (3745 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-248-4920). The...

Peter Durand, Ezra J. Warner and Dorcas Reilly, inventors all, wield their influence on holiday buffets every year. How are they linked? Durand invented the tin can, Warner invented the...

In honor of the upcoming holidays, two familiar magazines have produced special issues that tackle the sweet and the savory: Taunton's Fine Cooking has produced "Holiday Baking," a special issue...

The holiday season may get a little easier for party-givers with the new series, "Barefoot Contessa," hosted by Ina Garten. The show, which focuses on entertaining, will offer tips and...

Sweep a soft, fuzzy leaf of sage beneath your nose. The smoky-minty aroma is like no other. Sage's almost haunting scent seems to summon forth its long and significant history....

That wiggly cylinder of jellied cranberry sauce has made itself as pivotal a Thanksgiving player as the turkey, stuffing, potatoes and pumpkin pie. Is it the sweet-tart combination of cranberries...

That tinkle of ice against glass, the hum of a happy crowd and the mobbing of the helpless helper carrying a tray of hot snacks can only mean one thing:...