Renee Enna

The public has spoken, and koalas will join the gang of Barnum's Animals Crackers in September to celebrate the popular cookie's 100th anniversary. The koala garnered 48 percent of the...

Who doesn't love a bargain? Jessica's Biscuit, a Massachusetts catalog firm and Web site specializing in cookbooks, is worth a look. The site carries about 8,000 cookbooks, with discounts of...

(2 forks) 13 Grant Square, Grant Square Shopping Center, Hinsdale 630-323-8500 Hours: 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 6 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Credit cards: D, M, V Noise rating: Conversation friendly First impressions...

When Valentine's Day approaches, romance may or may not be in the air. This is where chocolate comes in. Whether you're madly in love or mad that you're not--or blissfully...

The supermarket soup aisle continues to expand, with ever-increasing varieties and easier preparation. For this tasting, we chose a classic flavor, tomato, with an eye toward convenience: All eight soups...

Upscale goes down the market On restaurant menus, look for some high-ticket ingredients replaced by less costly alternatives. For example, lamb shank instead of rack of lamb, or chicken instead...

(3 forks) 727 Lake St., Oak Park 708-383-1682 Hours: 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 5-9 p.m. Sun. Closed 3-5 p.m. daily. Credit cards: M, V; $15 minimum...

A copper risotto bowl from Italy. A terra cotta tagine from Tunisia. A hot pot from Korea. These are just three examples of the international product lineup at Sur La...

This butterscotch blondie from Earl's cafe, located in Gallery 37 Center for the Arts, puts a sweet spin on education. Part of the agreement when Earl's opened its "grab and...

Anne Byrn, also known as "The Cake Mix Doctor" after her best-selling cookbook, has found success with a clever idea (getting from-scratch results with cake mixes) and appealing recipes. Some...