Lincolnwood Review

A Spanish delight

Fri, 25 May 2012 10:58:24 -0500

My husband had the good fortune of hosting Luis, a Spanish exchange student, during high school, and his family had the good sense to preserve their relationship for decades. As a result, I found myself in the kitchen years ago with Luis’s mother, Carmen Lucy. Clad in an American flag apron, she taught me how to make Tortilla Española; working together we sliced potatoes and simmered them gently in olive oil. While I had never cooked anything in such copious amounts of oil, I was delighted to discover the resulting dish is not at all greasy. Ever since Carmen Lucy …

Community Calendar for May 24

Thu, 24 May 2012 06:32:01 -0500

Based upon space availability, The Review prints calendar announcements and items for columns, including campus news, newsmakers and others for local organizations and individuals. The deadline is 14 days before the desired publication date; however, there is no guarantee for publication. Send releases and items of local interest to: Skokie Review or Lincolnwood Review, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026. Children Lincolnwood Public Library: 4000 W. Pratt Ave., (847) 677-5277, www.lincolnwoodlibrary.org. Kid Flicks: is held Mondays at 3:30 p.m. Acting Class: meets from 2-3 p.m. Mondays for theater games, improv, bit parts, and more for third- through fifth grades. …

New book brings top chefs’ food to any table

Wed, 23 May 2012 13:00:31 -0500

Plenty of folks would shy away from coaxing even just one recipe out of their favorite restaurant chef, but Chicago food writer Amelia Levin collected 59 such recipes for her first cookbook, Chicago Chef’s Table (Lyon’s Press, 2012). “I started by reaching out to as many chefs as I could, assuming that not everyone would be able or would want to contribute. But actually, most did,” Levin explained. In her kitchen in Chicago, the Highland Park native edited each recipe, ensuring the order of ingredients matched the instructions. In some cases, measurements had to be changed. “Restaurants use a lot …

Chef stays true to red, white and blue

Wed, 23 May 2012 14:06:00 -0500

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 pies and tarts colored by fresh red raspberries, blueberries and white cream cheese mousse. But he’ll also make something more out of the ordinary for the special day: red, white and blue pulled barbecue pork sandwiches. Patriotic eats “Memorial Day is a super American holiday,” Lane said. “Hard-working people are given a chance to relax …

Foods of the 28 NATO countries: Go Hungary

Fri, 18 May 2012 10:04:29 -0500

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.

Community Calendar for May 11

Fri, 18 May 2012 17:46:00 -0500

Based upon space availability, The Review prints calendar announcements and items for columns, including campus news, newsmakers and others for local organizations and individuals. The deadline is 14 days before the desired publication date, however there is no guarantee for publication. Send releases and items of local interest to: Skokie Review or Lincolnwood Review, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026. Skokie Chamber of Commerce Discover the art: of story-selling at the May Breakfast Club meeting from 7:30- 9 a.m. May 18 at Oakton Community Park Center, 4701 Oakton St., Skokie. Cost is $12 and includes breakfast. Children Lincolnwood Public …

Thank Mom with breakfast in bed

Sun, 06 May 2012 10:44:01 -0500

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. Motherhood is a little like finding the harmony between divergent flavors in a single dish. Children are complicated little creatures and mothers channel their inner chef every day in their attempt to create a sense of balance at home. Children can quickly become bitter, but deft mothers know just how much acid and sweetness are …

Easy dishes kids can make for moms

Thu, 17 May 2012 10:36:39 -0500

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: How to Conduct a Love Affair with Food, Lose Weight and Feel Fabulous (New American Library, 2012). The cookbook was released in January. Two of the featured recipes, No-bake Brownies and Hot Moms Quesadillas, are simple enough for kids to make. “These recipes have very few ingredients and are easy to prepare. They are almost …

Community Calendar for May 4

Thu, 10 May 2012 05:52:07 -0500

Based upon space availability, The Review prints calendar announcements and items for columns, including campus news, newsmakers and others for local organizations and individuals. The deadline is 14 days before the desired publication date, however there is no guarantee for publication. Send releases and items of local interest to: Skokie Review or Lincolnwood Review, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026. Chamber Join the: Skokie Chamber of Commerce for an business after hours networking event from 5-7:30 p.m. May 16 at Lin-Mar Motors, 5940 W Oakton, Morton Grove. This multi-chamber event will include the Skokie, Morton Grove and Niles Chambers …

Derby delight fuses with Cinco de Mayo

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:32:02 -0500

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 — on May 5 — is more than hats and horses. Cinco de Mayo is a day to celebrate all things Mexican in the United States; it is a day when tortas and guacamole and margaritas reign supreme. What is a cook to do? Culinary conundrums can befall the most fearless cooks, but cilantro does not …

‘A hearty appetite’ from Hadassah

Wed, 09 May 2012 14:50:47 -0500

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 one is geared for young singles, brides who want traditional Jewish recipes as well as modern ones,” said Jan Katz of Deerfield, who co-edited the book along with Judi Steinberg of Northbrook and Sharon Rosenstein of Morton Grove. “We tried to make this one more modern,” added Steinberg. “With fewer ingredients and recipes with quinoa …

Antiques+ Modernism Winnetka Show Kick-Off

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:10:01 -0500

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 Governors from Winnetka Community House viewed the JPMorgan Chase Art Collection, one of the oldest and most extensive corporate art collections in the world. Antiques + Modernism Winnetka commences with a Preview Party featuring a cocktail buffet reception from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 18 at Winnetka Community House. Admission is $125 if purchased in …

Community Calendar for April 27

Thu, 03 May 2012 05:49:09 -0500

Based upon space availability, The Review prints calendar announcements and items for columns, including campus news, newsmakers and others for local organizations and individuals. The deadline is 14 days before the desired publication date, however there is no guarantee for publication. Send releases and items of local interest to: Skokie Review or Lincolnwood Review, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026. Children Lincolnwood Public Library, 4000 W. Pratt Ave., (847) 677-5277, www.lincolnwoodlibrary.org. Beginning with Books meets on Wednesdays, through May 9. Stories, songs and activities geared for very young children and their caregivers. Participants are invited to stay for Playtime …

Extra virgin olive oil — nectar of the gods

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:05:43 -0500

With olive oil stores sprouting like daffodils in spring and a plethora of online sources, food aficionados in the Chicago area have been discovering the exquisite taste of genuine extra virgin olive oils.

Community Calendar for April 20

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:08:09 -0500

Based upon space availability, The Review prints calendar announcements and items for columns, including campus news, newsmakers and others for local organizations and individuals. The deadline is 14 days before the desired publication date, however there is no guarantee for publication. Send releases and items of local interest to: Skokie Review or Lincolnwood Review, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026. Benefits The Friends of the Chicago River will present its Big Fish Ball from 5:30-9 p.m. June 6 at the Merchandise Mart’s Riverside Drive. The evening will feature delectable dining, river-centric spectacles and wild river guests alongside the Chicago …

Volley for the Foundation scores $1,400

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:48:48 -0500

The Volley for the Foundation scored $1,400 on Feb. 3 at Glenview’s Maple School to keep “children connected through computing,” a catchy slogan. The event raised money to fund the Northbrook/Glenview School District 30 Education Foundation’s Children Connected through Computing campaign, which aims to enhance the district’s technological resources. And what better to help motivate volunteers than catchy music? Not missing a beat was the Glenbrook South High School rock group Subject to Change, which included Malcolm Engel, Josh Schwartz-Dodek, Jameson Brenner, Mike Jang, Kris Hansen and Aaron “Gama” Gamalinda. They kept the tunes going while volleyball enthusiasts took a …