Ode to the perfect pairing! Anyone who appreciates food knows there’s a serious art to a hearty bite of food followed by a splash of the complementary beverage to wash it down. Food lovers discovered a long time ago that how you pair your food and drinks has a big impact on the meal’s mood, […]
Seven Picnic Food and Drink Pairings to Satisfy Your Summer Appetite
The key to crafting a successful picnic menu is creating combinations of food, drinks and flavors that please everyone. But with so many options, it can be tough to make up your mind about what beverage is best paired with each delicious picnic food. Here are seven picnic food and drink pairings you can fix up […]
Guide to Food Allergies and Food Intolerance
Food allergies make up a large part of the culinary and catering world today. In fact, when it comes to creating menus for any type of event, we are more often than not faced with the need to include allergy-free or intolerance-free items for guests with such conditions. We take these opportunities seriously, understanding that […]
10 Tricks & Uses of Limes
Just like our other “Uses for” articles (see: Uses of Oranges and Uses of Lemons), we bring you 10 ways to use limes. Whether in or out of the kitchen, garnishing your drink or zesting your salsa recipe, limes are great for a lot more than we give them credit for. Here are 10 Tricks […]
10 Tricks and Uses for Oranges This Summer
Oranges are one of the signature tastes of summer, but did you know that there are tons of ways you can use oranges and orange peels? Here are a few of our favorites: Freeze orange zest and water in ice cube trays to make infused ice, and then add it to your summer cocktails, […]
Spring Food and Wine Pairings
Riesling and Light, Spring Food Pairings Springtime in Chicago is a very uncertain time of the year. But, one thing you can count on is this list of spring wines and spring foods. We have compiled four different Riesling wine and food pairings to help you plan your next springtime luncheon. What to Pair with […]
10 Tricks and Uses of Lemon
We enjoy sharing kitchen tips with our friends. With nearly 16,000 followers on our Food Tips and Tricks Pinterest Board, this next tip is sure to have people pinning and sharing. Below, you will find 10 uses of lemons that you might not have know before. So the next time you reach for those harsh, […]
Food Portion Size Guide
If you ever have trouble eyeballing food portion sizes, this quick and easy food portion control guide should help. Below you will find a list of common foods. Next to each of them is an everyday household item that represents the same size as one single serving of that food item. Use to help you […]