Food - Julianne Glatz | Thursday, August 9,2012

Michael Higgins’ rooftop garden

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

Food - Julianne Glatz | Thursday, July 26,2012

The wedding that almost wasn’t

By Julianne Glatz

As I write this, the sun mercilessly beats down. Our wonderful yard and woods that were lush with ferns, fragrant blooming trees and shrubs, and beautiful flowers for our daughter’s wedding thre

Recipes by Julianne | Thursday, July 26,2012

5 Flavors’ spinach salad with candied walnuts and goat cheese dressing

By Julianne Glatz

For the 5 Flavors goat cheese dressing 4 ounces goat cheese 2 T. buttermilk 1 tsp. honey 1 T. fresh lemon juice 2 T. olive oil 1/4 tsp. white pepper Pinch of salt 1

Food - Julianne Glatz | Thursday, July 19,2012

The nation’s top pork is raised right here

By Julianne Glatz

Stan Schutte looks like a typical central Illinois farmer, with his buzz haircut and weather-beaten face. On hot days at Wednesday’s Old State Capitol Farmers Market, he’s probably wearing

Food - Julianne Glatz | Thursday, July 12,2012

Wrap it up

By Julianne Glatz

Wraps – usually utilizing a flour tortilla or equivalent that encompasses some sort of sandwich or burrito-esque filling – are ubiquitous throughout America today. But lighter, even elegan

Recipes by Julianne | Thursday, July 12,2012

Crab and sweet corn salad

By Julianne Glatz

• 2 c. crabmeat (or substitute small cooked shrimp or larger shrimps cut into bite-sized pieces)• 2 c. cooked sweet corn kernels (4 ears should yield about 2 c.)• 1/2 c. chilli sauce, b

Recipes by Julianne | Thursday, July 12,2012

Hacked Chinese Chicken with Szechuan peppercorns

By Julianne Glatz

• 1-2 lbs. boneless, skinless poached or grilled chicken, cooled• 1 T. minced garlic• 1/4 c. cilantro • 4 T. soy sauce• 6 T. smooth, natural peanut butter• 3 T. shao hsin