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Scenes of Green: Photos from a Late Spring Chicago Urban Farm Visit
URBAN FARMING l Chicago's Just Roots Farm invited me to take photos of their Farm Kickoff event. It was also a chance to capture the beauty of the urban farm...
Bob Benenson
Jun 91 min read
Indian as Apple Pie's Anupy Singla Introduces Delicious Frozen Meals
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....
Bob Benenson
May 105 min read
Celebrating the New Year With (What Else?) Food
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
Bob Benenson
Jan 42 min read
Natural Awakenings Article Shines Light on Regional Food Non-Profits
NATURAL AWAKENINGS MAGAZINE l My latest article for Natural Awakenings Chicago, focuses on just some of the amazing food and farm non-profits in the region...
Bob Benenson
Nov 17, 20251 min read
Cookbook Author Makes South Asian Cuisine Look Easy as Pie
INDIAN HOME COOKING l Indian as Apple Pie, founded by writer/entrepreneur Anupy Singla, who gives people confidence to cook Indian at home..
Bob Benenson
Mar 24, 20255 min read
Recipes Warm and Sweet to Keep Out the Cold
RECIPES l Each monthly issue of Natural Awakenings Chicago can be counted on to provide recipes that are delicious and good for you...
Bob Benenson
Feb 13, 20251 min read
Watermelon-Feta Salad: One of the Easiest Tasty Things You Can Make
RECIPES l I posted about the 18+ pound watermelon I'd received, and predicted I'd soon make watermelon feta salad. Self-fulfilling prophecy.
Bob Benenson
Aug 18, 20241 min read
Oven-Baked Ratatouille: Great Way to Use Lots of Local Produce
RECIPES l Oven-baked ratatouille is delicious anytime, but especially in the summer when you can utilize the bounty of local produce...
Bob Benenson
Aug 13, 20241 min read
Turn the Beets Around, Love to Eat This Hummus
VEGETABLES l There are many ways to enjoy beets, e.g. roasted, pickled and in salads. You can also use beets make a tasty (& pretty) hummus
Bob Benenson
Jul 25, 20241 min read
Busy Week Called for Weekend Kitchen Zen
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.
Bob Benenson
Jul 22, 20243 min read
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