Food: Restaurant Features & Recipes | Chicago North Shore Moms

Meet a Mom: Meet Lindsay Meltzer of Bright Bowls!

  Hello friendly faces! It’s that time of the week, time for CNSMoms’ Meet a Mom spotlight brought to you in part by Mary Gifford of Gifford Law*. This week’s Meet a Mom feature is the lovely Lindsay Meltzer, Highland Park born, raised and returned...

Oatmeal Raisin Breakfast Cookies!

Cookies for breakfast?  Why not, when they’re filled with fiber and protein-rich almond flour and free of added sugars like these!  This recipe from our food contributor Kathleen Ashmore is a perfect “Back to School” choice—make them on a Sunday for a grab-and-go...

Rosh Hashanah Recipe: Roast Chicken with Thyme & Honey

  L’Shana Tova to all who celebrate. This Roast Chicken with Thyme and Honey, from Leah Koenig’s The Jewish Cookbook, is one of those go-to meals that works as well for holiday dinners as it does for family meals all Fall long. Says...

Spotlight on the North Shore: Coffee Shops

When mornings start cooler and evenings seem to come sooner, no pick me up sounds better than a warm latte!  These are a few of our favorite spots when you crave a caffeine buzz. Newport Coffee House, Evanston  This long running shop roasts their own beans and offers...

Broccomole Dip Recipe!

We love this veggie-filled dip from celebrity nutritionist Joy Bauer’s Yummy Yoga book  as a quick and healthy after school snack or a fiber-rich addition to Taco Night!  This unique book matches recipes kids can make (and eat!) and whimsical illustrations of produce...

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