Cooking for the Climate
Food is a central issue in climate change mitigation. Our dietary choices and consumption patterns are critical to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which greatly impact the food supply chain. Every day our climate tells the tale of extremes — whether it’s the hottest summer on record or a polar vortex sweeping the nation. Humans in […]
Briefs: Healing Through a Sri Lankan Feast
When Oak Park resident Mary Anne Mohanraj was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, she felt the urge to tell her children everything she feared she wouldn’t get the chance to, including information about their Sri Lankan heritage. “My husband is white, we live in America, and I worried that unless I made a real […]
Tools for the healthy kitchen
To make your kitchen an enjoyable, easy place to work, make sure your tools and ingredients are handy, your sink is cleared out and your work surfaces are clean. And, like any good workspace, your kitchen needs good tools. Here’s help assembling a tool kit of kitchen utensils that you can use to prep healthier […]
Thanksgiving Tips: How to Indulge While Making Healthy Choices
By Laura Drucker There are plenty of ways to be healthier on Thanksgiving that don’t include depriving yourself. Being conscious of what you’re eating allows you to indulge without overdoing it. Check out these tips for a healthy holiday: 1. Simple swaps Thanksgiving is notorious for rich food, but all that cream and butter can […]
EatingWell: These cooking habits could be sabotaging your diet
By Hilary Meyer, EatingWell.com One sure way to keep your weight in check is to ditch the takeout menu and cook at home instead. In your own kitchen you can control the menu and hence the calories. But it’s not a flawless plan. When you cook at home–and especially if you’re comfortable doing so–you might […]
Get Cooking
Cooking classes focus on healthy, seasonal cuisine Our food-loving town is filled with a myriad of eating opportunities with a host of restaurants, bistros and gourmet food markets, and an increasing interest in sustainable, farm-to-table cuisine. However, the desire to seek out eco-friendly, locally grown eats doesn’t stop at restaurants. Chicagoans are turning to local cooking […]
