U.S. could drop screening for deadly strain of E. coli
At a time of rising concern over pathogens in produce, Congress is moving to eliminate the only national program that regularly screens U.S. fruits and vegetables for the type of...
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Hemingway would have loved this lodge
Even if you're not the outdoorsy type, the natural beauty of the Torstenson lodge and surrounding wildlife can easily lure you in — or draw you out, as the case...
Hemingway would have loved this lodge
Even if you're not the outdoorsy type, the natural beauty of the Torstenson lodge and surrounding wildlife can easily lure you in — or draw you out, as the case...
Captain America doughnuts and icy drinks coming to Dunkin’
Yesterday I tried and trashed on the newish Dunkin' Donuts Mountain Dew Coolatta and I heard from a Dunkin' rep by late afternoon. Yikes. She took the criticism in stride...
Chicagoans harvest big federal farm subsidies
Today the consumer advocate Environmental Working Group released its 2011 Farm Subsidy Database showing that you don't have to be an actual "farmer" to rake in big farm subsidies from...
Dunkin’ Donuts’ Mountain Dew Coolatta leaves a lot to be desired
In an effort to serve up more quick, consumery news on The Stew, we've decided to try to sample as many new products as we can and report back to...
Smoque now sells its BBQ sauce in a bottle
If you're like me, when you eat at Smoque BBQ, you often save a couple of sauce containers to take home for later dipping pleasure. But I've always wished I...
Evanston holds its first Food Truck Festival June 26
While Chicago continues to ponder legalizing food trucks (on which you can cook), our neighbor to the north is celebrating them with Evanston's First Food Truck Festival on Sunday June...
Farm dinner at Slagel Family Farm worth squealing about
We love farm dinners. They let you escape the stress of the city. The food is usually super fresh. And we always end up in interesting conversations with new friends...
Some schools will serve free meals to all, thanks to new federal program
Any school in Illinois where at least 40 percent of students are needy will be able to serve free meals to all children, regardless of family income, starting this fall...