Jeanette Hurt

Jeanette Hurt

Jeanette Hurt writes extensively about cooking and food and is the co-author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Wine and Food Pairing and author of The Cheeses of California: A Culinary Travel Guide, among other books. She lives in Milwaukee.
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Article Archive

Will Allen's 'Good Food Revolution'

His new autobiography chronicles Allen's unexpected journey from professional basketball player to urban farming pioneer.
May 10, 2012

Top Chef Master Rick Bayless Reinvents Himself on Stage

Chicago's celebrity restaurant owner talks about life at center stage and shares his personal top 10 list.
April 9, 2012

How to Throw a Great Wine Tasting Party

5 wine experts serve their best advice
March 8, 2012

There's No Business Like the Chocolate Business

A truck dealer, an engineer and a mapmaker left their professions to launch sweet startups.
February 9, 2012

Take Charge of Your Kitchen

In her new book, Kathleen Flinn transforms 9 culinary novices into fearless home cooks.
December 27, 2011

10 Tasty Gifts for Foodies

Here's how to satisfy the chefs, chocoholics and other food lovers on your list this year.
December 8, 2011

Holiday Side Dishes: Lighten Up

Try these 3 festive recipes to help make your holiday meals a little healthier
November 19, 2011

Chef Tackles Food Allergies

Cookbook author Jess Thomson shares a whole new way to cook and eat for those diagnosed with food allergies.
November 15, 2011

5 Ways to Tame Your Sweet Tooth

Here's how to kick your sugar habit.
November 8, 2011

Make Your Own Healthy Salad Dressing

Here are two easy homemade salad dressing recipes.
October 7, 2011

How I Did It: Finding a Second Career in Couponing

An Illinois web developer-turned-deal queen shares her best shopping tips.
September 6, 2011

Eating Locally on $40 a Week

How former food writer Robin Mather turned heartbreak into opportunity
August 18, 2011

Finding Blistered Bliss With Grilled Pizzas

Missing a wood-burning oven at home? Throw your pizza pie on the backyard barbecue.
August 4, 2011

Around the World in 80 Cheeses

Check out these choice destinations for cheese lovers.
July 28, 2011

Great Grazing: Savoring Farmers Markets on the Road

Check out some of America's best open-air foodie bazaars where you'll find local flavor galore.
July 14, 2011

Former Lab Tech Finds Success as Chicken Farmer

Lynn Lein's Yuppie Hill Poultry has hatched into a flock of 9,500 birds.
June 30, 2011

Sustainable Seafood 101

9 things to know when looking for the most eco-friendly seafood, plus a recipe for fish burgers.
May 26, 2011

From the Neighborhood Farm to Your Kitchen Table

7 tips for finding the right locally harvested produce package for your family
April 28, 2011

Opera Lady Now Sings the Praises of Healthy Eating

Monica Reinagel, aka The Nutrition Diva, went from performing as a soloist to dispensing sound nutrition advice.
April 5, 2011

Savoring the Greens of Winter

It's a perfect time to spring out the greens on your dinner table. Here are 2 recipes and 6 tips to help demystify the leafy beauties.
March 3, 2011

Romantic Feast That Won't Weigh You Down

Ditch the red meat in favor of a lighter, healthier dinner for two. Here are a few recipes to get you started.
February 11, 2011

10 Easy Ways to Sneak Better Nutrition onto Your Plate

Great healthy eating tips, plus an onion dip recipe that won't leave you couch-bound and guilt-ridden.
February 3, 2011

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