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What Good Food Can Teach Us - Tasty Learning Opportunities with Pilot Light at the Good Food FestivalWhere did you get your food education? For most of us, it wasn’t from an award ­winning chef.  At six lucky Chicago Public Schools, renowned chefs Paul Kahan (One Off Hospitality Group),  Matthias...

The Good Food Festival is back and ready to celebrate its 12th year of local, sustainable, humane and fair food. Stop in on Saturday, March 26th at the UIC Forum in Chicago for a fun day packed with inspiring speakers, DIY workshops, chef demos, and interactive activities at the Purple...

Sarah Baker, founder of BalancedBabe.com joined Good Day Chicago and she brought some seasonal produce that can give us a summer glow all winter long. Source: Good Day Chicago, Fox 32 Chicago: http://www.fox32chicago.com/mornings/82269559-story

Ugly fruit and vegetables has been a topic circulating around in the media. With hunger at the forefront and the food industry claiming that the industrialization of food and scientifically modifying food is what will help us have an abundant food supply, it is shocking to find out that in...

I first met Kari Underly at Standard Market in Westmont, Illinois this Spring as we both guest-judged their chili cook-off contest.Kari Underly is a third-generation butcher, is one of the top regarded female butchers in the entire country and based in Chicago! Her book, “The Art of Beef Cutting: A Meat Professional’s Guide to Butchering and...

(Family Features) When you supply your kids with nutritious and sensible choices, you’re ensuring a productive day in the classroom and beyond. It’s simple to make lunch and snack time fun by tossing in some new, wholesome options that add variety and appeal for your little learner.Add new foods to...

Photos provided by CorneliaGuest.com I had the pleasure of personally meeting Cornelia Guest at Bloomingdale's in Downtown Chicago for an exclusive shopping event showcasing her line of animal free and eco-friendly handbags, hosted by Yellow Tractor.                            ...

On October 25, 2012, I had the great opportunity to come on as a guest on a "The Sports Doctor" radio show on WDCB Public Radio with Dr. Bob Weil. Dr. Bob is very passionate about fighting kids obesity and he wanted Momma Cuisine on the show to talk about...

Images of the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy is all over the television and internet. The devastation and chaos left behind, with people scrambling to find food, water, shelter and heat begs the question, "Are you and your family ready to supply yourselves with the basics, if an emergency of this...

GEM Food Mag is a new digital publication curated by Momma Cuisine. Creating GEM Food Mag is my biggest project to date. I wanted to give my fans and followers fresh new recipes, exclusive interviews, never-before-seen videos, food and family travel articles and so much more, in a fully interactive...

Daniel W. Dienst Named CEO of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. (via PR Newswire)Existing Board Member with Successful Track Record of Creating Value for Shareholders NEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. ("MSLO") (NYSE: MSO) and its Board of Directors today announced that Daniel W....

The International Home and Housewares Show has grown to be one of my favorite times of the year. It is the place where buyers from retailers all over the world come to find new products to stock on their shelves. From the small neighborhood boutique and gift store to the...

DIY Alphabet Pillow (via Made From Pinterest)I’m back from CLAD&CLOTH to bring you a great home decor idea!  I found the idea on Pinterest and just had to try it! This is tutorial will show you how to make your very own DIY alphabet pillow!  This pin totally rocks and was...

Create a More Sustainable Household This Summer (via MarketWired)SOURCE: Unilever June 06, 2014 15:19 ET Easy Projects and Tips to Enjoy as a Family MISSION, KS--(Marketwired - Jun 6, 2014) - (Family Features) Just because school is out, doesn't mean learning has to stop. The summer months are a great...

Photos provided by First Class Care for Momma Cuisine.For millions of families across the country the after school childcare dilemma is something parents dread on a daily basis. What are the kids going to do after school until we can get home from work? Do we find an after school...

Chicago Giveaway: Free Home Cleaning from @MyCleanOne of the hardest things for me as a busy working mom is staying on top of the the cleaning duties at home. And with three growing kids, the house never seems to stay clean and tidy! These days hiring a cleaning service to...

Let’s be honest with ourselves.  If you aren’t already enjoying your new kitchen, we all wonder what our dream kitchen would look like some day.Maybe it has granite countertops or a large walk-in pantry? Maybe it has a state of the art stove that will allow you to cook meals like Charlie Trotter or be finally big...

Summer brings cookouts & alfresco dining! Is your outdoor space ready?We’ve all been looking forward to summer, and now it’s here! With the warm sunshine, comes the chance for neighborhood cook-outs, family picnics and romantic alfresco dining on your patio. There’s plenty of opportunities to be outside and enjoy your...

With family, work, friends, hobbies and more – we all lead busy lives. So, at the end of the day, when our face hits the pillow – we know what it feels like to be ready for bed. Our friends at Reliable Home Improvement get this. They want to ensure...

Learn how restaurant chefs cut bell peppers quickly, easily, and with virtually no waste!