May 18
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I dislike the concept of a signature dish. That said, mine came to life on a cold and miserable winter day in 2012.…
Phillip Foss
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Phillip Foss is the Chef/Owner of EL Ideas in Chicago and co-author of the graphic novel, Life in EL
May 8
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One day in the very near future, the shelter-in-place order in my state will come to an end. Takeout containers that…
Apr 2 2020
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Being a fine-dining chef is the closest profession to being a jazz musician. Yes, we have the standards in our…
Mar 12 2020
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COVID-19 has arrived in the United States, and as a chef who barely made it through the 2009 recession, I have a…
Feb 24 2020
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Shrimp and grits can be a magical experience. Creamy, buttery, unctuous, and cheesy, it is one of the great culinary…
Feb 6 2020
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You just cooked a spectacular holiday meal. You roasted your best turkey yet. You charred Brussels sprouts with some…