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The New York Times has an interesting story about how food manufacturers are starting to put responsibility for food safety into the hands of their customers.
For instance, the story says, after a salmonella outbreak was linked to frozen pot pies, ConAgra changed the instructions on the packaging to include testing with a thermometer to ensure [...]

A few more of Chicago’s markets open this week, including the Daley and Federal Plaza markets and the Division Street market.

If you’re free on Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m., consider going to Schubas restaurant (3159 N. Southport) for a free “Night Lab” billed as a discussion of the neurobiology of taste.
The event is the brainchild of Stephanie Levi. According to her website, Levi is a former caterer who is currently pursuing a [...]

Today’s Green City Market lettuce extravaganza might have you wondering what to do with all of those irresistible greens.
Here’s an easy fix: a light, refreshing, summery salad dressing. I’ve made a few changes to this recipe, which was originally given to me by the chef of the M.V. Sea Lion.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup salad oil
6 tablespoons lime [...]

The Green City Market is returning to its familiar outdoor format. Tomorrow’s market, at the south end of Lincoln Park near the History Museum, will feature both a celebration of the Market’s 11th season and a celebration of lettuce.
The market will be open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays through [...]

For those following the Great Roquefort Tariff Hike of 2009, good news: the Wall Street Journal says a provisional agreement has been reached in the dispute that began so long ago over the hormones in American beef.
According to the Journal, the Obama administration has “tabled” the dispute in exchange for the right to export [...]

If you frequent the Green City Market, you know who Paula Haney is. She’s the Hoosier behind Hoosier Mama Pie Company.

Paula’s company recently opened its first brick-and-mortar store, a cozy storefront decorated with old pie tins and recipe booklets. A quote by Isaac Asimov (about apple pie, naturally) is written on a mirror [...]

The recent cupcake trend has been mostly confined to, well, grownup cupcakes destined for yuppiedom. Smash Cake, a new bakery from the folks behind Bleeding Heart Bakery, aims for a younger clientele.
The bakery, which opened April 29th at 2961 N. Lincon Avenue, serves lunch as well as coffee, breakfast pastries and, of course, cupcakes. [...]

With the economy as it is, lots of families are trying to economize by staying in instead of going to a restaurant. NPR’s “How low can you go?” challenge asked four chefs to submit menus and recipes for a family of four that can be prepared for $10 or less.

Like most kids, I grew up thinking my mother made a mean hamburger. I’ve eaten a few burgers in my time, but Mom’s recipe is still my favorite.