Sometimes nothing is better than a crisp white on a warm summer evening. Yesterday marked the summer solstice, and we spent it on our just finished stone terrace with chilled sauv blanc and this smoked whitefish spread. I picked up the smoked whitefish fillets from a fisherman's stand at the farmers' market in Lake Bluff … Continue reading Cocktail Hour: A Simple Crisp White + Smoked Whitefish Spread
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What to Bring: Lemon Garlic Hummus
Store-bought hummus makes an appearance at almost every casual get together these days, but you can up the ante by bringing a flavor-packed homemade version to this year's Memorial Day cookout. It comes together in minutes, and DIYing it allows you to use fresh seasonal ingredients that may not appear in those little round tubs … Continue reading What to Bring: Lemon Garlic Hummus
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