CHICAGO — Chicago Food Depository is a powerhouse when it comes to serving a network of more than 400 food pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens in Chicago and Cook County. The warehouse on the city’s Southwest Side is filled with people working tirelessly to feed the hungry during a pandemic. […]
Month: September 2021
Finding Home Through West African Food and Cooking
There was a time, just a couple of years ago, when I would invite two dozen strangers over to my apartment for dinner. Twice a month, I would cook and serve dishes like fish pepper soup, seasoned with up to 10 different spices; fork-tender goat, braised for hours in a […]
50 Ways Food Has Changed in the Last 50 Years
With combined sales of $5.75 trillion, it’s hard to imagine any industry bigger than the food retail and services sector. In modern America, chefs are celebrities and these food celebrities release cookbooks as if it’s part of their job description. Even with (or perhaps because of) myriad food bloggers, cookbooks […]
Bon Appetit’s Molly Baz makes food fun in bestselling ‘Cook This Book: Techniques That Teach and Recipes To Repeat’
CLEVELAND, Ohio — For those who can remember TV shows from way back in the twenty-teens, you may recall that little lark of a series, “Schitt’s Creek,” particularly Episode 2 of Season 2, in which David and Moira take over Jocelyn’s kitchen for a bonding experience to cook Moira’s mother’s […]
Food trailer introduces more customers to Jug burgers
“It’s a nice additional piece to our restaurant,” said Osborne. “The Jug is a gem in Middletown. The truck gives other communities an opportunity to see what Middletown has to offer.” Based on the demand and response, Osborne said there’s a chance he may open another brick-and-mortar location in a […]
Should you wash your raw meats and vegetables before cooking?
When it comes to food safety in the kitchen, it’s important to keep your work area clean from bacteria and the possibility of cross-contamination. It’s best to use hot, soapy water to wash utensils, cutting boards and other surfaces you use, especially when handling raw meat and poultry. © Dreamstime/Dreamstime/TNS […]
6 top-rated food processors in 2021 for cooking and baking
From blenders to stand mixers, kitchen appliances can make the often tedious world of cooking a little bit easier. One such kitchen workhorse is the food processor, which can chop, dice, grind and slice everything from onions and parsley to cheese and potatoes. It’s a handy option if you’re in […]
Consumer Diary: Don’t take risks with frozen food | Business
Now that the kids are going to school, some of you parents may be preparing lunches to go, after-school snacks, or quick dinners between after-school activities. So, the U.S. Department of Agriculture warns, if you’re cooking frozen foods you should follow specific safety practices to prevent foodborne illness — on […]
Incredible images from the Food Photographer of the Year competition
Capturing food like you’ve never seen it before The results are in: the prestigious Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2021 competition has announced its winners and we’re here to show you the incredible photographs that made it. Showcasing culinary delights from across the world, these stunning shots shine a light […]
For World Trade Center cook, surviving 9/11 led to activism
This photo provided by Restaurant Opportunities Centers shows Sekou Siby, president of Restaurant Opportunities Center United. Twenty years after 9/11, Sekou Siby still feels the pangs of survivor’s guilt. A cook and dishwasher at the World Trade Center’s Windows on the World restaurant, Siby had swapped shifts with a co-worker […]