Owner, Farm Fresh Chicago

Tech Writing: Industries Covered

As a writer, I’ve tackled topics as diverse as travel, food, HVAC systems, and pharma. These days, I stick to what I know best and write about technology, manufacturing, and healthcare, typically as a tech writer with a B2B focus.

Being able to zero in on a few core topics keeps me sane, but also helps me service clients better. It’s challenging to keep up with these industries, particularly as…

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When we were in high school, our best friend Molly decided that she’d have a quick party while her mom was down the street playing Bingo at church. It was an ill-conceived plan from the start. Somehow, word of the party spread quickly throughout the senior class and kids showed up with cases of beer, cigarettes lit, and loud music playing. And this was well before social media. When Molly’s mom…

LAMB SHOULDER CHOPS WITH TOMATOES AND MARJORAM

We’re saying goodbye today to an Australian couple who brought a lot of good taste to our building, and they liked to remind us of just how good lamb is. More of a staple in Australia than here, lamb shoulder is delicious when prepared just right – a nice char on the outside with a juicy interior. If you are the type of person who would only order lamb at a restaurant, get brave and try cooking…

It's hip, it's easy, it's delicious - it's Freezer Slaw

The problem with cole slaw is you have to make a big batch for it to taste good and the leftovers sit forever in your fridge forever. Next time, make up a big batch of freezer slaw and store portion-sized servings in freezer bags to enjoy one batch over a few weeks. Now you’ve got slaw handy whenever you’ve got burgers on the grill or a deli sandwich.

Cole slaw the way you love it

Tangy and just…

Have you ever tried making spring rolls? It takes a delicate hand to wrap them without tearing, but once you get the hang of it, you’ve got a delicious appetizer that impresses friends.

Spring rolls also give you a great opportunity to layer flavors – literally – and experiment with fresh ingredients.

Roll ‘em up

One secret to great spring rolls is a mandolin. Using this instrument – the very…

When they’re good, they’re really good. Peaches are here, and if you’ve got a good eye and the right touch, you can pick out the best peaches for eating fresh. The varieties available at the farm market bring so much flavor, you can almost taste them just by picking them up.

There is nothing like fresh peaches at their perfect moment of ripeness, but they’re really good stewed, in ice cream and…

Grilled Flank Steak with Greens, Green Beans, Cantaloupe and Radish Vinaigrette

Oh, delicious greens, lots of crunchy summer vegetables, and some juicy slices of grilled flank steak. That’s a summer evening on a plate.

Season your flank steak well – we love walking down the street to the Spice House to see what they recommend – and get a nice hot grill going. Nothing like a great char on your steak with a nice red interior.

A nice twist to this recipe is the kick that fresh…

Chicago Pride & Produce

This Saturday will be your first opportunity to check out Chicago’s newest farmers market, the Pride & Produce Community Market in Boystown.

The market, Sponsored by the Chicago Area Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, will run through October. Stop by any time between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., at Clark and Belmont. In addition to a bunch of great vendors (check out Pride & Produce’s Farm Fresh Chicago…

Did somebody say “gluten”?

There’s been a lot of talk lately about gluten. So many people are going “gluten-free”, and those who suffer from Celiac disease have more options than ever. There’s even a bit of backlash against so-called “gluten fakers” — people who say they have a gluten intolerance when they’re eating dinner (“no pasta!”) but seem to have room for a piece of cake when the dessert cart rolls around. (True…

From all this Spring Rain and Mush — Mushrooms

Image courtesy of Indiana Dept. of Agriculture.

That’s right. When life — or at least Mother Nature — gives us rain and mush like we’ve been getting, as least we know mushrooms can’t be far behind. This may be one of the most optimistic things I’ve come up with in a long time, inspired as I was by reading Michael Ruhlman’s article on how to cook mushrooms (read it! It’s a must.)

The Cleveland…