Cooking for Cowboys with Kent Rollins

What’s it like to be a chuck wagon cook? How do you make cowboy coffee? What’s it like to make fried chicken steak with Chef Bobby Flay?  Discover A Taste of Cowboy: Ranch Recipes and Tales form the Trail by Kent Rollins.  Sample a bit of wisdom with a side of deliciousness. Savor the day! .

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Michigan Wines Featuring Karma Vista Vineyards

Discover the award winning taste of Michigan wines with vineyard owner and operator, Joe Herman of Karma Vista Vineyards.  What distinguishes the flavors of the Michigan grapes? Which varietals grow best? I am delighted to be working with the State of Michigan to help promote Michigan Wines Showcase on June 1st in Chicago.  Savor the…

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James Beard Foundation Celebrity Chef Tour

It’s that time of year again as excellent chefs around the country create outstanding meals to raise money for the James Beard Foundation.  Jeff Black, president of Celebrity Chef Tour shares some highlights about the chefs, menus, venues, and the upcoming James Beard Awards in Chicago.  Savor the day!  .

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Chef Driven Restaurants: The Boka Group

Rob Katz and Kevin Boehm are Chicago’s dynamic duo.  Founders of The Boka Group, these two have built a culinary empire in Chicago featuring award winning chefs including Chef Paul Virant, Chef Stephanie Izard, Chef Giuseppe Tentori and Chef Chris Pandel. Boka Group has a restaurant for every palate, including Chinese, Japanese, Italian, seafood, contemporary,…

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Crepes, Caviar, Chocolate and Charity

Chef Castillo of l’Eiffel Bistrot is cooking for charity! His featured dish will be chocolate mousse cake with mango caviar for The 5th annual Taste Takes Flight.  Proceeds will help fund a safe house in the Chicago suburbs.  Tune in for great tips on how to make the perfect crepe in your home.  Savor the day!…

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Cheese is Gourmet with Cabot Cheese

Enjoy this delicious interview with Emmy-nominated television host, Margarita Martinez as she shares stories and recipes from Cabot Creamery’s Cookbook.  These simple, wholesome dishes will provide a greater appreciation and understanding of life on a dairy farm.  These recipes are from the farmers’ kitchens to your home.  Savor the day!  .

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Top Tips for Great Hostess Gifts

Don’t panic over last minute holiday shopping ideas.  Alanna Stang, director of editorial strategy and development at The Daily Meal shares top tips for effortless giving. She event features some fabulous gifts that give back to help children and rescue dogs.  Savor the day! .

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