Presented by
LaManda Joy
theyarden.com
Podcast courtesy of WBEZ’s Chicago Amplified
“Chicago Victory Gardens: Yesterday and Tomorrow” reflects an increased interest in vegetable gardening not seen in this country since World War II.
Discover the fascinating story of how an “army of gardeners” joined forces to organize private and community gardens growing fresh produce for their families and communities. Continue reading
Presented by
Barbara Kuck
A COOK “Is wanted for the family of the President of the United States. No one need apply who is not perfect in the business, and can bring indubitable testimonials of sobriety, honesty and attention to the duties of the station.” Continue reading
Presented by
Barbara Kuck, Culinary Historians of Chicago
and
Seleena Kuester, Museum Educator
Lake County Discovery Museum
located in Lakewood Forest Preserve
Corner of Route 176 and Fairfield Road (entrance on 176)
Wauconda, Illinois
Presentation by
Jeff Stern
With less than four inches of rain having fallen since the first of the year, and temperatures hitting 92 degrees on May 19, 1934, Chicago was vulnerable. It took only a carelessly tossed cigarette in the Union Stock Yards that Saturday afternoon to set off the most destructive blaze since the Great Fire of 1871. Continue reading
Presentation by
Weslie Janeway
Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 at 7 PM
Podcast recorded by WBEZ’s Chicago Amplified
Ina’s
1235 West Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60607
http://www.breakfastqueen.com
While scientist Charles Darwin pursued research and theory, his wife Emma Wedgwood Darwin, like many women of her time, kept a notebook filled with recipes, culinary instructions and personal anecdotes about everyday life in the Darwin household. Continue reading