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Bob Benenson

Jul 282 min read

Chicago Chefs Cookbook Remains on Sale at Mariano's Stores

CHEFS l The Chicago Chefs Cookbook, which raises money for charity, remains on sale at Mariano's stores. The book has recipes from 48 chefs

Bob Benenson

Jul 223 min read

Busy Week Called for Weekend Kitchen Zen

HOME COOKING l When you love to cook, it can be very relaxing. I relaxed a lot this weekend: Jambalaya, an Ethiopian beet salad, and pasta.

Bob Benenson

Jul 121 min read

I Say Tom-ay-to, You Say Tom-ah-to, Most of Us Say We Love Them

TOMATOES l A video with tips whether you're enjoying hothouse heirloom tomatoes or holding out for the precious few weeks of field tomatoes.

Bob Benenson

Jul 101 min read

You Won't Sing the Blues Over These Berry Unconventional Recipes

RECIPES l There are usual ways most people enjoy blueberries. But Natural Awakenings Chicago has 2 recipes that aren't the same old same old

Bob Benenson

Jul 42 min read

Banish Boring Breakfasts

BREAKFAST l My breakfast most days is a toasted open-faced sandwich. They're rarely the same two straight days with ingredients on hand...

Bob Benenson

Jun 281 min read

Leeked Video is an Eye-Opener

VEGETABLES l The leek is a delicious, milder-tasting cousin of onions and garlic in the allium plant family. Learn about it in a short video

Bob Benenson

Jun 203 min read

Shelling Peas is Very Nice in My Pseudo-Amish Paradise

COOKING l Local Food Forum's Bob Benenson is cooking it old school. He processes food by hand... including his zeal for shelling fresh peas.