Van Drunen Farms, which originated 150 years ago in South Holland, processes millions of pumpkins for pumpkin spice and pie filling.
Millions of pumpkins go through Momence before becoming pies and lattes
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Ravinia Brewing rebranding as Steep Ravine, closing Logan Square taproom
Ravinia Brewing rebranding as Steep Ravine, closing Logan Square taproom
Eggs are available — but pricier — as the holiday baking season begins
Egg prices are rising once more as a lingering outbreak of bird flu coincides with the high demand of the holiday baking season.
Restaurant review: Sanders BBQ Supply Co. brings its new school barbecue to the South Side of Chicago
Stunning Texas-inspired smoked meat in Beverly is personal and precise, but the restaurant could use a few lessons in old-school service.
Chicago Fire Department reminds Thanksgiving cooks to remember one crucial ingredient: Safety
Using a pulley and standing a safe distance back, a Chicago firefighter dropped a frozen bird into a turkey fryer with too much hot oil, splashing the viscous liquid everywhere. The oil swiftly ignited, and despite a quick reaction from another firefighter wielding a hose, bright orange flames as tall and wide as a CTA bus engulfed the fryer. “Thanksgiving is one of the year’s busiest days for fire departments, with cooking-related fires leading the charge,” said Chicago Fire Department Commissioner Annette Nance-Holt Wednesday morning at the turkey-fry-gone-wrong demonstration. As families gear up for Thanksgiving gatherings stuffed with gratitude and […]
Grocery chains vie for a place on Thanksgiving tables with turkey dinner deals and store brands
With Thanksgiving less than two weeks away, Walmart, Target, Aldi and other grocers are competing for a place on holiday tables with turkey dinner deals and other promotions to tempt Americans who haven’t recovered from recent food price inflation.
Exploring, contrasting the pleasures of the night in Hamburg and Heidelberg
Among German cities, the former is known for its raunchy nightlife while the latter is known for its warmth and welcome.
Historic downtown Frankfort bowling alley reopening as The Loft
The building in downtown Frankfort opened as a general store in 1877, and the upstairs bowling alley was installed in 1949.
Palestinian food takes center stage in Palos Heights
Heifa Odeh, a Tinley Park chef and author, offered some history and cooking tips during a recent program at the Palos Heights library.
Maurie and Flaurie are back at Superdawg in Chicago
The iconic 12 foot tall couple was taken down from the rooftop of the historic Superdawg Drive-In on the Northwest Side of Chicago for refurbishment just after Labor Day. They returned to their perch on Wednesday morning, “all refurbished and rested”