http://nwherald.comen-usFor Kim Boyce, a Los Angeles-based food writer and former pastry chef, cooking with whole grains and whole-grain flours represented a kind of epiphany. The result is a unique cookbook, “Good to the Grain” (Stewart, Tabori & Chang), featuring tasty original recipes developed by Boyce using a dozen different whole-grain flours.http://nwherald.com/articles/2010/09/03/83101723/index.xmlhttp://nwherald.com/articles/2010/09/03/83101723/index.xmlFri, 03 Sep 2010 16:32:08 GMTHIGHLAND PARK – Watch out. She’ll eat you alive. http://nwherald.com/articles/2010/09/01/09640937/index.xmlhttp://nwherald.com/articles/2010/09/01/09640937/index.xmlWed, 01 Sep 2010 17:23:24 GMTLAKE VILLA – It has been nearly 100 years since Abraham Lincoln and Harriet Tubman walked the earth, but a special event will seemingly make it possible to have a conversation with them in the present day. http://nwherald.com/articles/2010/08/30/79104930/index.xmlhttp://nwherald.com/articles/2010/08/30/79104930/index.xmlMon, 30 Aug 2010 17:34:27 GMTWAUCONDA – The 11th annual “Jammin’ On Main” celebration will take place from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, on Main Street in downtown Wauconda.http://nwherald.com/articles/2010/08/30/99919951/index.xmlhttp://nwherald.com/articles/2010/08/30/99919951/index.xmlMon, 30 Aug 2010 17:07:04 GMTPasta e Fagioli (or, if you prefer, ‘fazool’) is one of those comfort food Italian dishes that improve with age and taste better a day after it’s made, writes Robin Robertson in “Vegan on the Cheap” (Wiley).http://nwherald.com/articles/2010/08/30/73850363/index.xmlhttp://nwherald.com/articles/2010/08/30/73850363/index.xmlMon, 30 Aug 2010 15:39:18 GMTGRAYSLAKE – Tie on your bibs and get ready to eat your fill of homemade spaghetti at the annual spaghetti dinner hosted by United Protestant Church of Grayslake.http://nwherald.com/articles/2010/08/27/76667640/index.xmlhttp://nwherald.com/articles/2010/08/27/76667640/index.xmlFri, 27 Aug 2010 16:03:19 GMTGRAYSLAKE – The Grayslake Lions Club will host its 47th annual Steer Roast from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, at Grayslake Middle School, 440 N. Barron Blvd., in Grayslake.http://nwherald.com/articles/2010/08/27/55248763/index.xmlhttp://nwherald.com/articles/2010/08/27/55248763/index.xmlFri, 27 Aug 2010 16:02:00 GMTSPRING GROVE – Brooke Barrettsmith’s coming home, and she’s ready to rock.http://nwherald.com/articles/2010/08/27/13079848/index.xmlhttp://nwherald.com/articles/2010/08/27/13079848/index.xmlFri, 27 Aug 2010 14:38:16 GMTOAKBROOK TERRACE – Spirit and pride of craftsmanship, the true artisan’s trademarks, are all exemplified in the end product, whether it’s a tailor’s new suit, a carpenter’s fine cabinetry or a cheese maker’s latest batch of brie.http://nwherald.com/articles/2010/08/26/44358823/index.xmlhttp://nwherald.com/articles/2010/08/26/44358823/index.xmlThu, 26 Aug 2010 19:23:51 GMT"Molly," I say to my 5-year-old granddaughter, who I'm babysitting, "where's your regular home phone?"http://nwherald.com/articles/2010/08/24/06615809/index.xmlhttp://nwherald.com/articles/2010/08/24/06615809/index.xmlTue, 24 Aug 2010 13:47:58 GMTAtlanta landmark restaurant Mary Mac’s is steeped in tradition going back 65 years. John Ferrell bought this destination eatery from long-time operator Margaret Lupo who, in turn, had acquired it from founder Mary McKinsey.http://nwherald.com/articles/2010/08/24/92119114/index.xmlhttp://nwherald.com/articles/2010/08/24/92119114/index.xmlTue, 24 Aug 2010 13:46:27 GMTZION – The 17th annual Potawatomi Trails Pow Wow will take place from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, and from 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 29, at Shiloh Park, located near  27th Street and Bethel Boulevard, in Zionhttp://nwherald.com/articles/2010/08/20/61012302/index.xmlhttp://nwherald.com/articles/2010/08/20/61012302/index.xmlFri, 20 Aug 2010 15:36:24 GMTGazing into the night sky at the moon and the stars with the naked eye can be a beautiful sight.http://nwherald.com/articles/2010/08/20/45549758/index.xmlhttp://nwherald.com/articles/2010/08/20/45549758/index.xmlFri, 20 Aug 2010 15:18:14 GMTRUSSELL – Show your red, white and blue spirit from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, and Sunday, Sept. 12, as Russell Military Museum, 43363 Old Highway 41, in Russell holds specials on both tank rides and the gift shop. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children and $15 for tank rides.http://nwherald.com/articles/2010/08/20/06638996/index.xmlhttp://nwherald.com/articles/2010/08/20/06638996/index.xmlFri, 20 Aug 2010 15:02:50 GMTGURNEE – Channel your inner idol every Wednesday night starting at 9 p.m. for karaoke. The event takes place at Timothy O'Toole's Pub, 5572 Grand Ave., in Gurnee through Sept. 1. Those attending can pick up the mic, listen to performances, or take advantage of food and drink specials.http://nwherald.com/articles/2010/08/20/27837301/index.xmlhttp://nwherald.com/articles/2010/08/20/27837301/index.xmlFri, 20 Aug 2010 14:59:27 GMTWAUCONDA – Farm history is very strong in Lake County, and a local organization has dedicated its mission to preserve as much of that heritage as it can.http://nwherald.com/articles/2010/08/18/90249797/index.xmlhttp://nwherald.com/articles/2010/08/18/90249797/index.xmlWed, 18 Aug 2010 14:35:24 GMTA popular spot for Italian-American comfort food in Brooklyn now makes its menu accessible to home cooks everywhere in a new specially adapted book, “The Frankies Spuntino Kitchen Companion & Cooking Manual” (Artisan). It’s the work of veteran chefs Frank Castronovo and Frank Falcinelli, in conjunction with food writer Peter Meehan.http://nwherald.com/articles/2010/08/16/84110114/index.xmlhttp://nwherald.com/articles/2010/08/16/84110114/index.xmlMon, 16 Aug 2010 16:55:07 GMTWAUKEGAN – Bill Engvall and John Pinette will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., in Waukegan.http://nwherald.com/articles/2010/08/13/84712311/index.xmlhttp://nwherald.com/articles/2010/08/13/84712311/index.xmlFri, 13 Aug 2010 19:54:56 GMTLAKE COUNTY JOURNALhttp://nwherald.com/articles/2010/08/12/03381205/index.xmlhttp://nwherald.com/articles/2010/08/12/03381205/index.xmlThu, 12 Aug 2010 21:17:27 GMTBARRINGTON HILLS – Investigation Discovery is profiling a case from Barrington Hills in an episode of "Unusual Suspects" that will air at 9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 16.http://nwherald.com/articles/2010/08/12/55224109/index.xmlhttp://nwherald.com/articles/2010/08/12/55224109/index.xmlThu, 12 Aug 2010 18:22:03 GMT