The Fourth of July is upon us – and even though the day is almost over where I am, the barbecues, fireworks, beach trips, and summer fun is still abuzz because Independence Day is on a Friday this year and people are taking advantage of it by extending it to cover the entire weekend. Not that I mind. Celebrating a holiday or a birthday from Friday to Sunday is a lot more fun than celebrating it during the weekday – especially if you have obligations during the week (work, school, or family).

Food Network’s Dave Lieberman grills buffalo burgers on the streets of New York for guests in this episode of mann’s In Search of Real Food series. View all of Dave Lieberman’s Real Food episodes at: http://food.yahoo.com/realfood Duration : 0:3:32

How to make Lentil Walnut Veggie Burgers Video. Veggie Burgers are a nutritional alternative to beef burgers. Many people don’t think of making their own veggie burgers but they are really easy to make at home. Store bought veggie burgers are nutritional but often very high in sodium and preservatives. You can substitute the eggs […]

Juicy Wine Company, my all-time favorite wine bar in Chicago (and everywhere else), is running a don’t-miss special on Tuesday nights: $10 Obama Burgers and 1/2 price American wine (by the bottle or the glass!). What is an Obama Burger?

Although I may not always eat right, I try to make sure my children are getting nutritious meals.  Restaurants are getting more involved in healthy choices for your children, but what they are providing aren’t always kid friendly options.

Ok, is it just me or does anyone else have this problem?  You go to your local fast food chain and place your order through their static box, repeating it four times until you each understand what the other is saying.  They give you an amount which you can’t understand so you have to figure […]

  You are talking to a gal raised on the west coast and transplanted to the midwest. Besides missing the abundance of fresh produce, fruits, and fish, not being able to grill year-round was painful. Yes, you can grill in the winter in Minnesota after you put on layers of clothing, shovel the deck, and […]

The original Original Tommy’s Sometimes the best foods are the best just because you grew up with them.  They may not be gourmet delights, they might not impress the people who bestow Michelin stars.  That doesn’t mean anything.  They’re important because they satisfy the soul as much as the stomach, and God bless them for […]