The subtle flavor of the potato provides a blank canvas that requires few additions. Twice – baked potatoes, my favorite, are a delicious example of how few ingredients are necessary to elevate a potato into something special.
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Where to Find the Best Upscale Diner on Chicago’s North Shore
Evanston, IL is a college town just north of Chicago. The diverse community and proximity to the city have made the town a foodie destination. Nevertheless The Lucky Platter is local institution, an upscale diner open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Healthy Comfort Food is Not a Contradiction
It’s January, and the dreary grey sky makes me want to stay inside. Few foods are as evocative of the warmth and comfort I crave, as chicken soup.
Put Vegetables First for a Delicious Weeknight Dinner!
I love fresh corn. Boiled or roasted, its natural sweetness is rarely equaled. My family treated corn with reverence. It was served as a separate course at the end of dinner. The sweet flavor was too precious to be squandered in the disorder of getting supper on the table. A few minutes of cooking could make…
How to Make Blissful Zucchini Bread
I love the last days of summer. Everything at the farmer’s market looks perfect; I want to try it all. While I like almost any vegetable, my family has never taken to summer squash. Nevertheless, they don’t mind it, when I incorporate it into homey treats like quick breads. One of the biggest changes I…
How to Find Fun in Portland,OR
Although Chicago is lovely in the summer, I love to travel. Romantic weekends, visits to friends’ houses and family vacations all appeal to me. Late summer is a great time for a family vacation; most camps and classes have come to an end. Traveling with a teenager is most enjoyable when there is a balance…
Learn the Secrets of the Blood Orange
Early spring in Chicago is rarely as warm as I would like it to be. Beautiful afternoons are often followed by cold and rainy days. One of my favorite ways to bring summer colors into my life is with a variety of interesting citrus. Although I’m sometimes drawn to the knobby ugliness of interesting tangerines,…
How to Make Virtuous Cocoa and Blissful Hot Chocolate
I have always loved chocolate. One of its extraordinary qualities is that as a drink, it can be either a low calorie treat or a decadent dessert. Cocoa Cocoa is easy to make, filling, and full of calcium and protein. Cocoa is much lower calorie than hot chocolate. If you aren’t bothered by the subtle…
How to Make a Light Meal Taste Hearty
Having the flu put a crimp in my plans for a healthy start to the year. I had plenty of chicken soup, but also little energy. Unfortunately I attempted to overcome my frustration by eating leftover holiday candy. Winter Comfort Food Now that I’m feeling better I’m ready to shed a few pounds, but…
Healthy Comfort Food is Not a Contradiction
It’s January, and the dreary grey sky makes me want to stay inside. Few foods are as evocative of the warmth and comfort I crave, as chicken soup.