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Slow Food Gets a Foothold in Illinois' Capital Citynew

Eighteen years after its official founding, Slow Food is a global institution with 80,000 members in more than 130 countries.
Illinois Times  |  Julianne Glatz  |  10-18-2007  |  Food+Drink

Looking for Lessons in a Droughtnew

Southern Illinois has been so dry, it makes you think.
Illinois Times  |  Fletcher Farrar  |  09-20-2007  |  Food+Drink

Getting the Chile Bugnew

A retired state employee finds his bumper crop in southern Illinois.
Illinois Times  |  Julianne Glatz  |  09-20-2007  |  Food+Drink

Send a Salami to Your Boy in the Armynew

If you ever had an MRE, you'd understand why.
Illinois Times  |  Julianne Glatz  |  08-30-2007  |  Food+Drink

Even a Ding-a-ling Can Make a Ding Dongnew

And they don't have to taste like cardboard and Styrofoam.
Illinois Times  |  Julianne Glatz  |  08-16-2007  |  Food+Drink

Experimenting With Science-Fresh Cornnew

Are there any sights, sounds, and smells more evocative of a Midwest summer than those of fresh corn on the cob waiting to be shucked?
Illinois Times  |  Julianne Glatz  |  08-02-2007  |  Food+Drink

A Taste of Springfield's Pastnew

Hot tamales have a special place in the Illinois capital's culinary lore.
Illinois Times  |  Julianne Glatz  |  07-26-2007  |  Food+Drink

You Can Ratatouille, Too!new

There are as many versions as there are cooks.
Illinois Times  |  Julianne Glatz  |  07-20-2007  |  Food+Drink

It's a Grilling Good Timenew

Pizza isn't just for the oven anymore.
Illinois Times  |  Julianne Glatz  |  07-12-2007  |  Food+Drink

Some Tastes Are Better Than Othersnew

Taste of Chicago has gotten too big to be fun -- fortunately, Illinois' other capital city has a friendlier version.
Illinois Times  |  Julianne Glatz  |  07-09-2007  |  Food+Drink

What's Wrong With Bottled Water?new

It is expensive, wasteful, and sometimes unsafe.
Illinois Times  |  Julianne Glatz  |  06-21-2007  |  Food+Drink

Jamaican Jerknew

New Jamaican restaurant offers taste of the Caribbean in Springfield.
Illinois Times  |  Julianne Glatz  |  06-14-2007  |  Food+Drink

Hanging With Anthony Bourdainnew

The bad boy dishes on the secret lives of chefs.
Illinois Times  |  Julianne Glatz  |  06-01-2007  |  Food+Drink

Hog Heavennew

A visit to the high temple of porkdom.
Illinois Times  |  Julianne Glatz  |  05-22-2007  |  Food+Drink

Meet the Fake Farmersnew

Some roadside stands are reselling grocery produce.
Illinois Times  |  Julianne Glatz  |  05-04-2007  |  Food+Drink

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