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Food Stories
Niehla Ollie Brings Her African Twist on Hummus to Farmers Markets – Along with Her Personality
Ollie's Homegirl's Hummus brand blends a traditional chickpea base with ingredients like black-eyed peas, collard greens, and giardiniera. None of it contains tahini.
The Brotherhood of the Traveling Barrel: Chicago's Off Color Contributes to a Craft Beer Lineage
A legendary barrel that helped popularize sour beers in America has since traveled between breweries after a chance rediscovery of it. The latest is Chicago's Off Color, which will soon release its first beer produced in it.
Where to Find the Food of Argentina in Chicago
As the defending champions of the World Cup kick their way through the tournament this year, it's a good chance to survey Argentine food in Chicago.
The Team Behind Guillotine Bakery Share Their Favorites in Their New Hometown of Chicago
The founders of Guillotine Bakery, which has been drawing lines down the street in West Town, may be French, but judging by their favorite dishes, they're settling into Chicago just fine.
A Butcher Shop Has Roots in Chicago's Meatpacking Heyday – And Crafted an Exceptional Italian Beef
Hofherr Meat Co. in Northfield revives a family business after two generations away, with housemade sausage and deli staples and dry-aged beef, in addition to a finely tuned Italian beef sandwich.
Your Guide to Chicago Food Events This July
Here's a list of food events happening in the city and suburbs this July, including long-standing favorites and an inaugural Italian beef festival.
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Recipes
Extra Cheesy Grits from a New Season of 'Cook's Country'
As Cook's Country launches its 17th season and its editor in chief releases a book called When Southern Women Cook, try a recipe for extra cheesy grits.
A Recipe for Yellow Dal from 'Indian As Apple Pie'
Dal, which encompasses legumes such as lentils, peas, and beans, is a category in South Asian cuisine almost as broad as curry. Try a simple, comforting one from Anupy Singla.
Make Chocolate Acorns for a Fun Kids' Treat
Make a nutty treat for your nature-themed celebration with this sweet and crunchy acorn dessert.
A Masala Chai Recipe from ‘Great American Baking Show’ Contestant and UIC Med Student Nirali Chauhan
For Nirali Chauhan, a UIC medical school student and a contestant on the new season of The Great American Baking Show, baking is both an art and a science. Chauhan shares her journey to the famous baking tent and a recipe for her family's chai.
A Showstopper Vegetarian Biryani Recipe from 'Indian As Apple Pie'
Biryani is a crown jewel of Indian cuisine, a dish that is often theatrically unveiled during a feast. Try Anupy Singla's version from Indian As Apple Pie.
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Food Series
Check, Please!
The Emmy-winning local restaurant review series from WTTW Chicago features host, master sommelier, and restaurateur Alpana Singh sitting down with three “regular person” guest reviewers as they compare notes on their experiences at three Chicago-area eateries.
Chefs Off the Clock
Discover the ways Chicago’s celebrity chefs unwind after they clock out of the kitchen. Get to know another side of these interesting personalities who — while known for their passion and work ethic in the kitchen — are fascinating and passionate people in their personal lives as well.
FOODPHILES
Meet the people who feed you. This series takes you into the kitchen, behind the bar, and into the field to introduce you to a chef or restaurateur who prepares food and libations as they share their personal stories and insights about the meaning of their work, how they got into the hospitality business, and why they have such a passion for what they do.
Foods of Chicago
Join Geoffrey Baer as he plays both taste tester and tour guide, exploring the little-known stories behind Chicago's favorite foods! Along this delectable journey, learn how the Chicago-style hot dog came into being, discover the connection between Al Capone and Jay's Potato Chips, take a tour down Chicago's New Maxwell Street Market, learn about the birth of the classic SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE "cheezborger" routine from the Billy Goat tavern, and so much more!
Dishalicious
This cooking demonstration program filmed before a live audience in WTTW's Grainger Studio is hosted by Sarah Grueneberg, James Beard award-winning chef/owner of Chicago's Monteverde and runner-up on "Iron Chef" and "Iron Chef Gauntlet." Each week, Sarah is joined by three extraordinary local chefs who band together to prepare a unique meal.
Food Thoughts
Healthy eating and food education are essential to preparing the very youngest members of our community for school and life. Pilot Light and WTTW team up to encourage healthy eating with FOOD THOUGHTS, an animated series of videos for kids and families. Puppy chef host “Puprika” joins a diverse group of children and families to visit their homes, gardens, farms, and schools.
