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Jenny Yang of Phoenix Bean gives out samples during a tofu cooking demonstration at the Andersonville farmers market in 2010. Phoenix Bean will be one of the vendors at Treasure Island's markets.

Treasure Island starts 2 farmers markets

June 15, 2018 at 7:01 p.m.

Two new farmers markets are joining Chicago's vibrant warm-weather market scene, thanks to Treasure Island Foods. The grocer is bringing its Urban Islander Farmers Markets, with locally grown and produced...

Haagen-Dazs has launched a new line with flavors created by artisan bakers, confectioners and jam makers.

For mom: Artisanal ice cream, a bouquet of serving utensils, a quirky sieve

June 15, 2018 at 7:04 p.m.

Artisan inspired Haagen-Dazs tapped culinary artisans (bakers, jam-makers, confectioners) to create six new ice cream flavors. The results are intriguing and delicious. Dubbed the Artisan Collection, the line includes Tres...

Sir Kensington's Sriracha Mayonnaise brings a kick to the kitchen.

Toasting great toast, fiery mayo and hip dips

June 15, 2018 at 8:22 p.m.

Toasting tasty toasts Jill Donenfeld loves toast so much she wrote "Better on Toast: Happiness on a Slice of Bread — 70 Irresistible Recipes" (William Morrow, $27.50). It's a whimsical...

Easy-to-make sweet rolls perfect for Easter morning

May 31, 2019 at 1:39 p.m.

There's a reason fresh-baked sweet yeast breads are beloved. The fresh-from-the-oven aroma is comforting and a warm roll filled with a sweet filling is a superb way to start a...

Holiday help: egg cups, organic soups and sardines for Passover

June 15, 2018 at 10:27 p.m.

Charming critters Expect a few smiles at Easter breakfast when these tiny stoneware egg cups show up holding soft-boiled or brightly colored hard-cooked eggs. A set of four Animal Egg...

"Ciao Biscotti" by Domenica Marchetti offers classic recipes for the Italian cookie, plus innovative creations, even several savory versions with cheese and spices.

Biscotti cookbook filled with classic recipes, creative innovations

June 15, 2018 at 10:34 p.m.

That loud crunch you hear is the sound of biscotti being consumed across America. Yet the Italian cookie savored these days may not look at all like the twice-baked number...

Housewares show offers wow products, simple solutions

May 30, 2019 at 10:21 p.m.

Problem solvers of the world filled the 2015 International Home + Housewares Show at McCormick Place this past weekend with solutions to quite a few culinary conundrums. Spread across 13...

A woman walks past the bread section Wednesday at the new Whole Foods in Lincoln Park.

Lincoln Park Whole Foods opens with lots of neighborhood flavor

June 15, 2018 at 11:22 p.m.

The Whole Foods Market at Fullerton and Sheffield opened Wednesday with the usual hoopla (very, very long braided bread was used for their traditional bread breaking ceremony in lieu of...

Barney Butter has introduced more almond butter flavors; our favorite is the vanilla bean-espresso.

Morning eats: Gluten-free burrito, vegan honey, almond butter with espresso

June 15, 2018 at 11:51 p.m.

Burritos minus the gluten Our big burrito appetite prompted Udi's Gluten Free to introduce frozen gluten-free burritos (four breakfast; four lunch/dinner). The a.m. versions (half use whole eggs, two use...

Heinz has jumped onto the Sriracha flavor bandwagon with a chili pepper-spiked version of its ketchup. We taste-tested it against the maker's jalapeno and Tabasco flavors.

How does Sriracha-flavored ketchup from Heinz taste? We’ll tell you

June 16, 2018 at 12:07 a.m.

Sriracha sauce, that chili-garlic-sugar-vinegar condiment with roots in Thailand, has been dubbed the "new ketchup" by trend prognosticators and has become a kitchen staple for the 35-and-younger crowd. So it's...

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