Before and during the Renaissance, ginger was a prized import in the West, and a very expensive one – in Europe, only the wealthy had access to it, with the price of a pound of ground ginger being ...

Doc B’s Fresh Kitchen has only been open for a short while, but it’s already amassed acclaim for its reputable approach to wholesome, fresh cookery. From nourishing breakfast sandwiches and noodle ...

"Animal crackers in my soup Monkeys and rabbits loop the loop Gosh, oh gee! but I have fun Swallowing animals one by one…" — Shirley Temple, 1935 This week, in case you missed it, Americans celebrated ...

As promised, here are a few more stories behind the brand names you see during your trip down the grocery story aisle. Dinty Moore – That familiar name on canned beef stew was taken from a character ...

In a large bowl season your chicken saddle legs first with the 2 ounces of season salt rub in well and let sit for up to 3 hours. You can then start prepping your Sofrito. In a 6 pound pot put in your ...

Ingredients: 1 cup masoor dal (red lentils) ½ teaspoon turmeric 1 teasoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger 1 teaspoon garam masala 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter) 1 ...

Check, Please! host Alpana Singh revisits some of her most memorable guests over nine past episodes.

Ingredients: 6 medium beets 1 C. hazelnuts 6 T. sour cream (NOT low fat) 6 tsp. prepared horseradish salt and pepper Directions: Preheat the oven to 375° F. Trim and scrub the beets. Wrap in foil and ...

Delve into a hot dining trend, a country’s cuisine, or the origins of culinary traditions on our weekly blog about the World of Food. Check, Please! host Alpana Singh returns for our 18th season! Each ...

Why are you the best host for Check, Please!? I have worked in restaurants throughout the country since I was 13. I started as a dishwasher and immediately fell in love with anything and everything ...

Check, Please! host Catherine De Orio welcomes guest reviewers Nick Garcia, Jessica Woll, and Emily Opalski who weigh in on Chicago area eateries Frontier, Paladar, and Chef Amaury. Thanks to our ...

Check, Please! host Alpana Singh welcomes guest reviewers Victoria Slone, Luke Pyzik, and Angelique Salib who weigh in on Chicago area eateries Kal'ish, Quiote, and Montarra Grill. Thanks to our ...