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Tips on how to afford organic groceries by Momma CuisineEating well and eating healthfully shouldn’t be something that a family has to sacrifice.The fact is, with the economic downturn and many households with tighter budgets, affording organic foods have become a luxury for those who want to stock their pantry’s...

I was invited to come one of Chicago’s popular morning shows, on the WCIU network on You and Me, This Morning with on the road host, Aly Bockler.Our topic on this segment was Healthier Alternatives to Everyday Foods. At this time of the year, resolutions are in full force and people may...

Like many of you, 2012 came with a lot of successful times as well as trying times.Family and keeping the family together in love doesn’t come without challenges. This year, I faced a lot of them, to say the least. And there were many times that I thought I wanted...

WRITTEN BY NIKKI WOODSLast year I took a Christmas time-out. I am not ashamed to admit that I plotted to have what I like to call an “intimate” Christmas with just my boys and a couple of close friends. We microwaved all of our favorite snack foods, watched all of our favorite movies,...

The James Beard and Emmy-nominated public television series SIMPLY MING is back for its 10th Anniversary season, premiering on Saturday, October 6, 2012  on public television stations nationwide (check your local listings) and on Create TV in early 2013. Award-winning host Chef Ming Tsai celebrates the television milestone with 26 all-new episodes in a...

Photos courtesy of The Motherhood & USFRAPlease join me and other bloggers with The Motherhood for a Twitter Chat on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. Eastern.What: A Twitter party with the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) to discuss important questions about how food is grown and raised, including topics like...

Photo Credits: Rockit Burger Bar & Chicago Sports DivasIt is no secret at I although I love the excitement and activities that surround watching a great football game, that I have NO IDEA what is going on. Incidentally, the folks at Rockit Burger Bar on 3700 N. Clark Street in Wrigleyville, Chicago...

Chef John Besh signed copies of his new book, “My Family Table” at this year’s Chicago Gourmet sponsored by Bon Appetit Magazine, and I got an opportunity to chat with him a bit.I asked him about his tips on how to make “Great Everyday Meals”. Watch the video and see...

Photo Credit: No Kid Hungry, Everest and Jacques TorresChef Joho will host the first annual No Kid Hungry Dinner – Chicago at Everest on September 19, 2012. This spectacular seated dinner features Chef Joho alongside Chef Jacques Torres of Jacques Torres Chocolate in New York.  Together the chefs will prepare a multi-course meal with...

Well “ode” may be a bit dramatic but some of my fondest memories are of sitting on the kitchen stool, watching my grandmother neatly slice up an avocado, admiring the cool green color as she tossed it on top of some lettuce, used it as a plate garnishment or smashed it...

Last Tuesday on August 18, 2012, I was invited by on the road reporter, Aly Bockler to come with her on two segments on WCIU’s new morning show, You and Me This Morning.With the Buick and Momma Cuisine French Market Tour coming to an end this Saturday, August 25th at the Chicago French...

This summer has been pretty brutal in Chicago – and my personal life was no exception.On one hand, SummertimeChi, as we Chicagoans so lovingly call it, is the arguably the best time of the year. After being cooped up inside all winter long (even that was a breeze), and finally...

Called the “Top American Club” by Conde Nast, Traveler Magazine and “The Temple of Well-Being” by the New York Times, Equinox gym is more than just a gym. It’s a lifestyle.As the summer brings on an abundance of outdoor activities, Equinox is taking exercising  to the Gourmet Farmer’s Market in Highwood, Illinois. In conjunction...

It’s no secret how much I adore Artizone.com for bringing local foods from growers and artisans right to my doorstep. Having groceries delivered is one thing, but being able to get food that is sourced locally is so much better!What’s even better is that Artizone.com is giving back to the Chicago community...

The summertime favorite in my household has quickly become my Gluten Free Tequila Salmon Tacos.My girls would devour these every day of the week if I let them!They are so fast and easy to make, even the little ones can get involved!Enjoy and try this recipe soon!Gluten Free Tequila Salmon TacosIngredientsSauce:In a...

If you’re a foodie, a cook, a restaurant or have any slight interest in food and you’re on Twitter, you also have most-likely have heard or have come across #FoodieChats at one point of another.#FoodieChats is a chat on Twitter founded by Steve Green (@steveGOgreen). His love and passion of food, as...

Sears invites customers to give back to their favorite charity by participating in the retailer’s “Love/Hate: Share Your Thoughts, Send Some Love” project. Starting today, customers have the opportunity to review a product in order to vote for one of four charities. The participating charities competing forthe grand prize of $100,000 include the American...

On Sunday, June 3, 2012, Chicagoland Food Swap will be hosting their third swap at Hinsdale’s Savory Spice Shop on 42 South Washington Street from 3:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.The idea of a food swap is nothing new. Taking your own handmade foods and swapping, or bartering it for another’s dates back...

The National Restaurant Association (NRA) created the Kids Live Well program to help both restaurants and consumers have better access to healthier choices when eating out, making “the healthful choice, the easy choice” for parents.In collaboration with Healthy Dining, a group of registered dietecians who have worked with the NRA for over two...

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