SHRUBS—DRINKABLE, fruit-infused vinegars— can be traced to 15th century England where they were first prescribed to combat scurvy. During the 17th and 18th centuries, shrubs were combined with rum, brandy,…
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THE ORIGINAL SIENA TAVERN located in downtown Chicago was inspired by the legendary restaurant La Taverna in Siena, Italy, which I had the pleasure on dining at several years ago…
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OF ALL THE local produce available in the winter, squash is one of the most delicious. Sweet and nutty, rich and warm, squash has a satisfying depth of flavor and…
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CREAMY, mint-chocolatey, and unabashedly jubilant, the grasshopper was invented by Philibert Guichet for a 1918 cocktail competition in New York City. The grasshopper gained fame at the Guichet family’s historic…
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WITH THE HOLIDAYS coming and sugarplums dancing in your head, it’s a good bet the enticing smells of baking will fill your kitchen soon. In our house, gingerbread is a…
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NOTHING MAKES a kitchen stand out like a beautiful backsplash. Whether you prefer bold and brilliant, subtle and serene, or classic with elegance, today’s backsplash options offer an array of…
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Serves 10 INGREDIENTS 2 750-ml bottles Beaujolais or Côtes-du-Rhône ½ cup sugar 3 strips fresh lemon peel 3 strips fresh orange peel 10 whole allspice berries 10 whole cloves (plus…
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DUST OFF YOUR fancy dishes and pull out some of those special things that get hidden away in drawers most of the year. Fall celebrations are the perfect time for…
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I’VE MADE MANY cheesecakes over the years, but this one is my dad’s favorite! Perfectly smooth and creamy, with a little lemon in the batter and glistening wheels of candied…
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IF YOU’VE SUFFERED a sports or other injury, then you know how difficult it can be to navigate around the house when your mobility or agility aren’t in tip-top condition….
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