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A ton of research exists about the health benefits of consuming omega-3 fatty acids. Here's one simple salmon recipe CGH Health Foundation healthy lifestyles coordinator Sherry DeWalt often uses.

Typical food-borne illness symptoms can begin anywhere from hours to days after a meal, last from a few hours to a few days, and include fever, stomach cramps, nausea, diarrhea and vomiting.

Hosted by the Polo Chamber of Commerce, the Polo Chili Cook-Off and Block Party took place Saturday in the 100 block of West Mason Street in downtown Polo. Seven teams served 12 versions of chili to attendees, positioned alongside more than 20 vendors.

Hosted by the Polo Chamber of Commerce, the Polo Chili Cook-Off and Block Party took place Saturday, Sept. 28, in the 100 block of West Mason Street in downtown Polo.

Tofu is mild in flavor, and it can be seasoned and cooked in many different ways

United Methodist Church of Geneva held a chili cookoff for its 185th birthday March 17.

The Grandwood Park Park District and Wildwood Park District will host a Kid’s Culinary Class from 7 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays for kids 7 to 12 years old.

The senior menu will be offered at Urban Kitchen daily for dine in at the restaurant from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday and Monday.

State and federal health officials offer guidance on Thanksgiving food prep, thawing, cooking and leftovers.

Health officials offer guidance on thawing, cooking and leftovers.

Javier Reyes, instructor in the culinary arts department at Joliet Junior College, has served as a Butterball Turkey Talk-Line expert since 2021. He's also involved in the #FindYourTable endeavor which helps connect people for “Friendsgiving” over this Thanksgiving holiday,

Along with that tradition of the Thanksgiving dinner comes a higher-than-normal calorie consumption.However, with some planning the meal can include a little bit of something for everyone to enjoy.

Temperatures in the upper 80s didn’t stop more than 200 people from venturing out to taste the various chili recipes at the first Polo Chili Cook-Off in three years.

The Polo Chili Cook-Off was held in the city-owned lot next to the Shell station on Saturday, Sept. 30. It was the first time the event has taken place since 2019.

Celebrity chef Fabio Viviani will teach a cooking class, “Tales of Three Chickens,” from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 4 at Chuck Lager America’s Tavern, 14035 S. La Grange Road in Orland Park.

Joliet Junior college alumnus and pastry chef Andy Chlebana earned his master pastry chef certification seven months after undergoing brain surgery to treat a rare endocrine disorder.

Michael McGreal, JJC culinary arts department chair, the culinary program is now improved because of Katey Sopko.