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Well, folks, this blog has come to an end. Thank you so much for stopping by to read the Foodie News Network.
But wait! Before you go, I’d like to invite you to visit my original blog, French Toast. It’s about eating and cooking in Chicago, and I will try to update it [...]

Grant Achatz of Alinea has made the whole proposal for his memoir, “Life, on the Line,” available online after an earlier leak. Based on the proposal, it looks like the book will focus on Achatz’s battle with tongue cancer. The proposal includes scans of a few documents related to his illness and excerpts [...]

As a whole, journalism and other industries devoted to sharing information are still trying to figure out this “new media” thing. Some interactive stories work well, other fall a bit flat.
Big props, then, to Food & Water Watch for their Global Grocer site.

A few years ago, my family took a trip to Alaska. I remember the scenery, of course, the kayaking, the hikes, but I also remember the food. That was the trip that convinced me that I like crabmeat. It’s also the first time I ever enjoyed a bread pudding, and the chef [...]

Not all youngsters are interested in dining at Cafe Spiaggia, Vie and the like. For those who are, Cookie and Gourmet magazines have joined forces to bring Kids’ Restaurant Week to Chicago from June 20-28.
Throughout Chicago, 21 restaurants will feature special prix fixe menus at seatings between 5 and 7 p.m. Adults pay [...]

Have food allergies? Here’s a dining out experience tailored to be safe for you. On June 29th, Carnivale restaurant will serve as the setting for the next “Safe and Sound Dinner” hosted by Chicagoan Lisa Williams.
The menu will be free of wheat, eggs, soy, dairy, fish, shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts and gluten, according [...]

Beautiful Cakes is hosting a cupcake bake-off tonight at the Veranda restaurant (5700 W. Irving Park, 773-283-8800) at 6 p.m. The event is expected to occur monthly from now on.
The secret ingredient in tonight’s competition is citrus, The Chicago Reader’s blog reports. Cupcake tasting will be available at the restaurant, along with food [...]

Now that you know how to make fresh pasta, here are some simple ways to up the ante and make fresh ravioli.

With thanks to my mother for playing cinematographer and to a yappy dog somewhere in the neighborhood for providing the soundtrack.
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In preparation for tomorrow’s post, here is my mother’s ravioli recipe. The name translates to “half moon,” because the finished ravioli look like little semi-circles.
Ingredients:
2 cups semolina flour
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tbsp olive oil
¾ teasp salt
warm water
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2 cups part skim ricotta cheese, drained if necessary
1 egg, lightly beaten
leaves of 2 sprigs Italian parsley, chopped
1 cup shredded part skim [...]

If you’re looking for something fun to do with the kids this weekend, consider rolling up your sleeves to make some sustainable sushi at the Shedd Aquarium!
The hands-on class will take place on Sunday (May 31) from 4 to 6 p.m. All the fish served will have been caught and raised using sustainable techniques, [...]