Skip to main content

Eat Well

Recipes From a Farm Kitchen

Sep 17, 2019

Early summer is thrilling, with increasing day length, rainy and sunny days, and the foundational farming activities like daily trellising that will support our later summer crops.

Read More »
This Month at The Market

Sep 17, 2019

This quick and easy salad is a colorful showcase of fresh farmers’ market produce and is perfect for any summertime celebration.

Read More »
Recipes From The Gluten-Free Kitchen

Sep 17, 2019

Fire up the grill and invite your friends and family over for a fresh, gluten-free take on this classic kabob recipe.

Read More »
Good Food Festival Helps Community Build Healthier, More Sustainable Food System

Mar 18, 2015

The three-day showcase for local and sustainably produced food  — presented by the nonprofit group FamilyFarmed — culminates on Saturday, Ma...

Read More »
Testing for Food Allergies and Food Sensitivities: What You Need to Know

Sep 04, 2014 ● By Elizabeth Abrams

These days, it’s not unusual for the media to be reporting on food intolerances and allergies. You may have a friend or family member dealing with these issues. Or perhaps you are living with one or the other yourself. Whether it’s a peanut allergy or lactose intolerance, we are learning more and more about what we can do to help alleviate the problems that accompany these food intolerances and allergies.

Read More »
Free Food Preservation Class in Chicago - August 14

Jul 25, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes

Many of us wish we could bottle up all of this fresh and beautiful tasting produce to enjoy year round but don’t know how. If you’re interested in learning how to preserve foods by canning, dehydration, fermentation and other methods. Tim Heppner will be leading a FREE session at the Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT) on August 14, from 6-8 pm.

Read More »
9 Vegetables You Can Still Plant in July in Chicago

Jun 23, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes

Is it too late to plant any vegetables if you live in the Chicago area? Is July too late in the season? Not at all. Here are 9 vegetables you can plant during the summer and still produce a bounty.

Read More »
Celebrate Grilled Cheese Sandwich Month at South Water Kitchen

Apr 07, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes

April is National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Month. If you want to try something a bit different, head to South Water Kitchen in Chicago where Executive Chef Roger Waysok has crafted a hybrid PB&J Grilled Cheese for menu. The sandwich is made up of Pear, Brie & blueberry Jam.

Read More »
Break Matzo at Max’s Deli for Passover

Apr 01, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes

Preparing the meals for a traditional Passover Seder isn’t for the faint of heart. Max’s Deli in Highland Park wants to make it easier for families who want to celebrate the high holiday without having to worry about the meal preparation. The Highland Park deli is inviting friends and family to break matzo at their restaurant instead by taking reservations for its traditional Passover Seder complete with Seder tray and authentic Passover meal on April 14 & 15.

Read More »
Don't Miss the Good Food Festival & Conference: March 13-15

Mar 10, 2014 ● By By: Grant Kessler

If you are making thoughtful food choices, love shopping at farmers markets and want to know where your food comes from, then the Good Food Festival is for you. Celebrating its 10 Year Anniversary, the Good Food Festival & Conference is the oldest sustainable, local food festival, trade show, and conference in the country - and it happens right here in your city!

Read More »

March 2025 Issue

Read It Now

Natural Awakenings Chicago Magazine April cover monarch butterfly and milkweed
Click Here to Read Past Issues
Subscribe to our Email Newletter Here!