Chef stays true to red, white and blue

When the American flag flies proudly on days like Memorial Day, Chef John Lane weaves the nation’s favorite color combination into many of the foods he makes. For his Memorial Day weekend menu at The Perfect Dinner in Oak Park, Lane will make plenty of …

Many benefits to local farmers’ markets

One of the fabulous benefits of warmer weather is the start of farmers’ markets throughout the area. For seniors, farmers’ markets offer a great opportunity to enjoy the weather and benefit from the variety of fresh fruits and produce available. “Taste is impaired as we …

Buffalo Grove calendar For May 18

Deadline for items for the Community Calendar is noon Wednesday two weeks before desired publication date. Send information on fund-raisers, clubs, lectures, community events, reunions and support groups to Community Calendar, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; fax it to (847) 486-7495; …

Foods of the 28 NATO countries: Go Hungary

In the same way I’d hope summit participants will be able to enjoy a Chicago-style hot dog or quintessential Italian beef sandwich while they are in the Windy City, I want to embrace the spirit of NATO in my home kitchen. Here’s how.

Thank Mom with breakfast in bed

Even in the hands of the most capable chefs, a perfectly balanced dish can be elusive. Sour, bitter, salty and sweet are in constant opposition, but these basic elements of flavor can work in unison to elevate the essence of a dish to new heights. …

Swingtime to support Down syndrome center

When most people think of events in assisted living communities, they focus on helping seniors. But the seniors and staff at one Lincolnshire community are focusing on what they can give to others.

“Swingtime at the Ponds” is an event hosted by The Ponds of …

Easy dishes kids can make for moms

She’s one hot mama. But cookbook author Beth Aldrich thinks all moms are hot moms. The Wilmette-based lifestyles coach believes every mom can stay healthy while enjoying food, and she provides helpful recipes to do so in her new cookbook, Real Moms Love to Eat: …

Buffalo Grove calendar - May 10

Deadline for items for the Community Calendar is noon Wednesday two weeks before desired publication date. Send information on fund-raisers, clubs, lectures, community events, reunions and support groups to Community Calendar, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; fax it to (847) 486-7495; …

Derby delight fuses with   Cinco de Mayo

For years, I’ve helped dear friends pull together Kentucky Derby-inspired fare for a party celebrating the annual run for the roses.

Benedictine tea sandwiches, Henry Bain sauce, Burgoo burgers, and pimento cheese toasts are standard fare at any derby party, but this year’s race — …

Spring cleaning a time to organize

Spring cleaning is rite of passage for many. It’s a time to get rid of the old, make way for the new. For some seniors, and their families, spring cleaning can be an opportunity to organize, help focus, reduce clutter and put systems in place …

‘A hearty appetite’ from Hadassah

With two successful cookbooks in its past, the North Boundary chapter of Hadassah has published a third, B’te Avon III, Tasteful Treasures from North Boundary Hadassah. The book, which took three years to produce, was officially introduced at the Fall Fashion Show in November. “This …

Buffalo Grove calendar - May 3

Deadline for items for the Community Calendar is noon Wednesday two weeks before desired publication date. Send information on fund-raisers, clubs, lectures, community events, reunions and support groups to Community Calendar, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; fax it to (847) 486-7495; …

Antiques+ Modernism Winnetka Show Kick-Off

On March 13, The Woman’s Board of Winnetka Community House launched its celebration of the highly anticipated Antiques+ Modernism Winnetka show with a private party at JPMorgan Chase in Chicago. Hor’doeuvres and cocktails were served as Committee Members, Sustainers and Members of the Board of …

Senior scams sprout in spring

The arrival of spring brings out beautiful flowers and visits from neighbors who have stayed inside during the winter. But spring can also bring out criminals who prey on the kind nature of seniors, and area police departments are issuing warnings to help keep seniors …