Chicago cookbook author and food entrepreneur Anupy Singla shares a recipe for a refreshing drink to celebrate Holi, the Hindu festival of colors that takes place around the beginning of spring. "I like to have options of natural sodas and drinks that everyone can partake in," she says.
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A Hamantashen Recipe with a Mexican Twist from Masa Madre
Daniel HautzingerChicago's Masa Madre combine their co-owners' Mexican and Jewish cultures in their baked goods, including in this recipe for hamantashen with Mexican candy flavors for Purim.
Cardamom and Ginger Truffles from Chocolat Uzma Sharif
Daniel HautzingerUzma Sharif likes to infuse her South Asian culture into the chocolates she sells at her Pilsen shop and the Michigan Avenue Starbucks Reserve Roastery. That's true of this easy cardamom and ginger truffle recipe, perfect for Valentine's Day.
Celebrate Lunar New Year with a Recipe for New Year's Cake from Jaye Fong of Maa Maa Dei
Daniel HautzingerNin Gou is a traditional Chinese steamed cane sugar-based mochi-like glutinous rice cake with a firmer chew that is often served or gifted at Lunar New Year. Try a recipe for it from baker Jaye Fong of Maa Maa Dei.
Delightful Holiday Episodes to Stream
Daniel HautzingerLights, menorahs, and trees are up and Christmas music is here, which might be putting you into the holiday spirit. Here are some holiday episodes from some of your favorite dramas and mysteries, available to stream during these holiday nights.
Celebrate the Holidays with WTTW
Daniel HautzingerBelieve it or not, we're nearing the end of 2021 and the beginning of the holiday season. We've got plenty of programming to get you in the holiday spirit—find it here.
The Foods (and Importance) of Diwali
Daniel Hautzinger“It is the most important holiday for our community,” says the Chicago-based cookbook author Anupy Singla. She explains the Hindu religious holiday's significance and some of the delicious dishes that are served up during it.
Celebrate the Holidays with the Peanuts on WTTW
Daniel HautzingerFor the second year in a row, you can join Snoopy, Lucy, Charlie Brown, Peppermint Patty, and all the rest of the Peanuts on WTTW to celebrate the holidays.
Celebrate the Holidays with Charlie Brown on WTTW
Daniel HautzingerLast year, WTTW and other PBS stations started a new holiday tradition by airing the Peanuts Thanksgiving and Christmas specials, but missed out on Halloween. This year, the tradition gets even better: It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown will air on public television in addition to the other beloved classics.
A Reduced But Still Joyous Lunar New Year in Chicago
Daniel HautzingerNeither Chinatown nor Asia on Argyle are hosting parades for the Lunar New Year on February 12, but they will still host COVID-19-safe celebrations. Learn about those and some Lunar New Year traditions here.
Celebrate the Holidays with WTTW
Daniel HautzingerLittle about 2020 has been normal, but the holidays are still here to be enjoyed and celebrated, albeit in an adapted, safe manner. WTTW has as much holiday cheer as you need this December, in the form of PBS KIDS specials, holiday concerts, festive travel shows, and more.
Tips for a Scaled-Down Thanksgiving with 'America's Test Kitchen'
Daniel HautzingerFor your scaled-down Thanksgiving meal, try a one-pan dish that lets you cook both turkey breast and your stuffing without drying it out too much, courtesy of Cook's Country and America's Test Kitchen.
9 Ways to Celebrate the Holidays in Chicago This Year
Meredith FrancisThe holidays are going to look different this year. But there are still ways to safely get a healthy dose of holiday cheer both in person and virtually in Chicago.
The Charlie Brown Holiday Specials Are Coming to WTTW
Daniel HautzingerA Charlie Brown Thanksgiving airs Sunday, November 22 at 6:30 pm. A Charlie Brown Christmas airs Sunday, December 13 at 6:30 pm.
The Performers of 'A Capitol Fourth,' 2020
Daniel HautzingerOn the 40th anniversary of PBS's A Capitol Fourth, the Fourth of July celebration is a bit different due to COVID-19, but there are still star performers and fireworks that you can enjoy from your home.
