BREAD BAKING l The author missed out on the sourdough bread craze during COVID. He's making up for lost time thanks to a class he took in a replica of a 1950s diner

CHEFS AND AUTHORS l Cookbook author and Indian food entrepreneur Anupy Singla just launched a PBS cooking show — and a line of delicious frozen Indian meals....

COOKING SHOWS l A new cooking show brings Chicago cookbook author and entrepreneur Anupy Singla's Indian as Apple Pie brand to PBS stations around the country...

FOOD CO-OPS l Chicago's Wild Onion Co-op continues its monthly series of Fermentor Fridays with a Living Liquids program on kombucha, kefir, vinegar, cider and mead

FOOD NON-PROFITS l Farmers Rising, the farmer training non-profit in northern Illinois, starts 2026 hot with a mobile market initiative, farm business class & more

HOME COOKING l Bringing back an old New Year's tradition with a homemade twist. Plus, bread baking is back, and a calendar that practically shouts the author's name

RECIPES l Each monthly issue of Natural Awakenings Chicago can be counted on to provide recipes that are delicious and good for you...

CHEFS l The Chicago Chefs Cookbook, which raises money for charity, remains on sale at Mariano's stores. The book has recipes from 48 chefs

HOME COOKING l When you love to cook, it can be very relaxing. I relaxed a lot this weekend: Jambalaya, an Ethiopian beet salad, and pasta.

TOMATOES l A video with tips whether you're enjoying hothouse heirloom tomatoes or holding out for the precious few weeks of field tomatoes.