Graphic designers don’t get much exposure in art galleries. As commercial artists, our work is seen in the marketplace for a brief period of time, then trashed and forgotten. There are exceptions, of course, and …
Posts by Paul Young:
Mastering the Art of Grilled Octopus
Whenever we’re in Chicago, we try to stop by Greektown for a meal. The prices are reasonable, there’s free valet parking, and one can choose from the numerous high quality restaurants lined up on Halstead …
Finding The Wok: One of Central Illinois’ Best-Kept Secrets
Just off Interstate 74 at the Mahomet exit (Route 47 south, exit 172) is a small Chinese restaurant that’s one of central Illinois’ best kept secrets. At first glance, this generic-looking strip mall joint looks …
Recreating Pesto Pasta
On our recent trip to Italy, I tasted a simple pasta dish with pesto sauce that changed my perception of Italian food. The memory of that dish stayed with me. When we got home, I …
European Journal: Italy
Our Air Berlin flight took us from Berlin to Bergamo, about an hour east of Milan. Upon landing, we immediately hopped into our rental car and took off for Vernazza, one of the five Cinque …
European Journal: Berlin Bound
My Swiss exchange partner Immanuel Willi insisted that we check out the hottest city of the moment in Europe — Berlin. So we booked a flight on Easyjet, one of those cheap-o European airlines and …
European Journal: Dinner in the Alps
Editor’s Note: For the next month or so, our roving food writer will be reporting from Europe. It’s probably not possible for a foodie to leave Switzerland without tasting fondue, so we saved this special …
European Journal: Arriving in Basel
Editor’s Note: For the next month or so, our roving food writer will be reporting from Europe. An advantage of teaching at Parkland College is the privilege of participating in international exchange programs. Last year, …
Jackson’s: Cooking Up “Pit” Barbecue
There’s barbecue and then there’s Jackson’s “pit” barbecue. Located on First Street, across from the police station, this windowless storefront hides one of the best barbecue joints in town. Inside, the decor is sparse and …
Rice Cooker Paella
With the recent acquisition of a rice cooker to our kitchen, we thought we should experiment and see what our new toy can do. Sure it cooks rice fine, as it should. But can it …