Since the legalization of recreational marijuana in Illinois in 2020 brought broader cultural acceptance, stricter guardrails, and $1.6 billion in sales in 2023 alone, the bar has gotten higher on cannabis-infused food and drinks, from cake mix to drinks to gummies to hot sauce.
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Mary Berry's Passion Fruit Tart
Try a recipe for a passion fruit-flavored take on lemon tart from the grande dame of British cookery. It's perfect for a sunny spring gathering.
"Ramadan is a Whole Way of Life": Breaking the Fast and Feeding Those in Need with the Muslim Practice of Iftar
During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims who are able fast during daylight, then break a fast at sundown with iftar, a meal that is often used to feed those in need as well.
A New Show Exploring Food and Culture in America's Heartland – Plus a Recipe Featuring Wild Rice
The new series America the Bountiful goes beyond food scenes in cities to explore the culinary traditions of America's heartland via individual ingredients linked to specific places, like wild rice in Minnesota.
A Bakery Serving Pastries Infused with Filipino Flavors is Coming to Lincoln Square
Del Sur Bakery, which has recently been in residence at Side Practice Coffee, will offer creations such as longanisa croissants and calamansi hojicha buns in its own brick and mortar space next to the Damen Brown Line stop.
Chicago's 2024 James Beard Award Nominees
The 2024 nominees for the James Beard Awards, the American food industry's biggest honors, have been announced. Four Chicago restaurants and chefs are among them.
The Duck Inn Has Survived 10 Years in Bridgeport. It Has Contributed to a Changing Neighborhood – and Won Accolades – Along the Way
Kevin Hickey opened The Duck Inn on the residential street in Bridgeport where he grew up, and has since contributed to revitalizing the neighborhood, including through his involvement in the resurrection of the historic Ramova Theatre.
Kid-Friendly Challah
Bake challah at home with your kids, in a recipe from Arthur: Postcards from Buster.
Sandwich Sushi for Fun at Meal Times with Kids
These bite-sized sandwiches are rolled like sushi and filled with a colorful assortment of fruit and peanut butter, in an idea from Marc Matsumoto of PBS's Fresh Tastes.
A Simple Greek Chickpea Dish from a New, Healthful Cookbook by PBS Host Diane Kochilas
The Ikaria Way: 100 Delicious Plant-Based Recipes Inspired by My Homeland, the Greek Island of Longevity by Diane Kochilas harnesses the lessons of one of the world's long-lived "blue zones" for recipes like a chickpea stew with roasted vegetables.
Coffee, Pizza, Pastries, Pins: Francis Almeda Does It All, Uplifting Other Artists and Artisans Along the Way
A few years ago, Francis Almeda opened a coffee shop dedicated to showcasing people's creative pursuits. Now he's a partner in everything from another coffee shop to a pizza business.
What Does It Take to Get Three Michelin Stars – And How Do They Transform a Restaurant?
Three Michelin stars is one of the restaurant industry's highest honors. Chicago's Smyth became one of thirteen restaurants in the United States to get the award in November. How did they do it, and what effect does it have?
Love It or Hate It, Cincinnati Chili Is Coming to Chicago Thanks to a Michelin-Starred Chef
After steering Atelier to a Michelin star in its first year, Chef Christian Hunter is now opening a Cincinnati chili parlor and bar that will celebrate the Midwest.
Chefs Honor Rescued Recipes from Holocaust Survivors
An upcoming dinner in Glencoe honors recipes from Holocaust survivors. One recipe for a walnut cream cake was a childhood favorite of Steven Fenves, whose family ledger of recipes is in the culinary archives of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
Carrot Cake with 'Lyla in the Loop'
In the PBS Kids show Lyla in the Loop, Lyla and her family enjoy doing the carrot cake dance together – the perfect excuse to make a carrot cake with your kids and have fun at the same time!
