Slow Cooker Braised Niçoise Beef Shortribs
If last week’s recipe for carrot soup with pine nut and caper topping was simple, wholesome and elegant then this week’s is bold, nurturing and indulgent.
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Dana Cowin’s Creamy Carrot Soup with Pine Nut – Caper Topping
In an update on our local celebrity status this week, 10th Avenue Tea squeaked past us in the Windy City Live & Peapod’s “next best” contest to take a spot in the final 3, and Old Arthur’s BBQ Sauce were crowned overall winners in the grand finale. Thank you …read more
Zen Cooks
An unexpected email from a friend showed up in my inbox in late January, “Peapod is looking for Chicago’s next best food product! Fill out an application NOW!” As I was out of the country, I sent a text to Jane who dropped everything to …read more
Creamy Orzo, Artichoke & Spinach Bake
At 6.30am on Saturday we packed up our cars and left the comfort of home for a very long day ahead. First stop – Green City Market.
Brisket with Pale Ale, Juniper & Prunes
Meg and I switch gears this week to take part in the Green City Market Chef Series. The market continues to provide the backdrop for our recipes for the remainder of February.
Green City Market Celeriac, Apple & Thyme Soup
Celeriac, the Jabba the hutt of the vegetable display at the market. “Pare off its warty exterior and you’ll uncover the royal vegetable within. A perfect ivory fleshed winter alternative to potatoes and other starches.” by Jack Strauss
Green City Market
Last November I had the good fortune to meet Melissa Flynn, Executive Director of Green City Market, and hear about “Chicago’s only truly “green” farmers market”.
Sun Dried Tomato & Porcini Stuffed Turkey Breast
In the final of our collaborative series with Michelle at Organa Wellness, we focus on Build: growing, developing, and achieving new goals, the third chapter of the program. Step 1 shares our weekly recipe, followed by Step 2 and a printable exercise from Michelle.
Restorative Chicken & Wild Rice Soup
Almost a year ago I pulled a hamstring in a yoga incident (a carelessly taken triangle pose for any yoga enthusiasts who may be reading this) and I am still working hard to recover flexibility.
Power Breakfast Healthy Balanced Oatmeal
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Setting an Intention
Over the last few years January has become one of my favorite months. As a child, it meant leaving behind the joyfulness and complete abandon of the Christmas holidays. but as an adult it serves as a month of respite and signifies a time of renewal
Chocolate & Liqueur Laced Fondue
We’re finishing up the year with a fun and festive classic reinvention of Swiss fondue, using chocolate and liqueur. I’m back at home with my parents this New Year’s Eve and being a child of the ’70’s I managed to dig out and dust off my mum’s …read more
