4 Sep
Our family has had a couple of pitmasters that know what to do with a slab of ribs—my brother Tony and Uncle Ellie. Uncle Ellie is now throwing down and grilling with friends and family in heaven, but we do have finger-lickin’ memories of ‘cue from Ellie’s grill. The family specialties include pork and lamb […]
15 Dec
There are so many good things to sample during this season of good eating. And some of those are well-loved dishes that hold special memories when they appear. I come from a family of really really good cooks—it’s in my genes. I enjoy cooking. Sharing food info and our family’s food heritage are the reasons […]
8 Aug
It was Grand Boulevard, South Park and now King Drive. Though the name has changed since its beginning, the boulevard is still paved with family, friends and well-wishers for the annual Bud Billiken Parade®. On Saturday, August 9, the Chicago parade marks a milestone of 85 years, celebrating youth and encouraging kids with this back-to-school […]
16 Feb
Gumbo is one of the signature foods of the Gulf Coast, and between the Superbowl, Mardi Gras, and the simple desire for good eating, there is plenty of gumbo being made this month. Artfully prepared by African-American cooks in the 18th and 19th centuries, this dish is flavored from the fusion of African, French and […]
