Food - Julianne Glatz | Thursday, August 23,2012

Here comes the judge!

From now on, I’d appreciate it if you would address me as “Your Honor.” I’ve been a judge at various food competitions over the years, including the Heritage Recipe Contest at

Food - Julianne Glatz | Thursday, August 16,2012

State Fair honey ice cream

By Julianne Glatz

Throughout my childhood, it was an unshakeable rule: After we’d passed through the Illinois State Fair’s main archway, our first stop had to be the Illinois State Beekeepers Association&rs

Recipes by Julianne | Thursday, August 16,2012

Honey vanilla caramel sauce

By Julianne Glatz

Honey vanilla caramel drizzled over ice cream is decadently delicious. But in my opinion, its intense sweetness is even more delectable over a dish of plain Greek-style yogurt, with or without fruit

Recipes by Julianne | Thursday, August 16,2012

Honey nut bars

By Julianne Glatz

The hazelnuts, almonds and pine nuts in these cookies testify to their Italian origin. But other kinds or combinations of lightly toasted nuts are equally good. Just be sure to use 1 1/2 c., no mat

Recipes by Julianne | Thursday, August 16,2012

Honey mustard glazed salmon

By Julianne Glatz

Honey and mustard are a common combination, and this simple marinade and glazing liquid makes it obvious why the combination is so popular. It’s equally good with other kinds of oily fish suc

Recipes by Julianne | Thursday, August 16,2012

Honey sherry vinaigrette

By Julianne Glatz

Honey and sherry is as equally felicitous a combination as honey and mustard, one found often in Spanish cooking. Sherry vinegar is such an important ingredient in my pantry that I always have a bo

Food - Julianne Glatz | Thursday, August 9,2012

Michael Higgins’ rooftop garden

By Julianne Glatz

Michael Higgins, longtime chef/owner of Maldaner’s Restaurant, is at the forefront of sourcing local foods for his restaurant. Actually, for years he was the only area chef to do so, even persua

Recipes by Julianne | Thursday, August 9,2012

Maldaner’s Cold Shrimp and Cucumber Soup

By Julianne Glatz

This wonderfully refreshing soup has been on Higgins’ summer menus at Maldaner’s for as long as I can remember. The Sweet Sour Syrup recipe makes much more than you’ll need, but i

Recipes by Julianne | Thursday, August 9,2012

Sweet Sour Syrup

By Julianne Glatz

1 c. sugar 1 1/2 c. white wine vinegar 1/2 c. dry white wine or dry vermouth Place the ingredients in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Stir until

Food - Julianne Glatz | Thursday, August 2,2012

Why and how to have family meals

By Julianne Glatz

“I would put the emphasis on just looking at where your family is now and seeing what you can do to improve.” That remark by Dr. Dianne Neumark-Sztainer, a University of Minnesota professo