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When Bayless and his wife, Deann, opened the Frontera Grill at 445 N. Clark St. in 1987, Chicago's idea of Mexican food-actually much of this country's idea of Mexican food-consisted of sour-cream slathered tacos and enchiladas washed down with margaritas. Credit Bayless-chef, restaurateur, cookbook author and TV notable-for introducing diners to authentic regional Mexican food, first with his vibrant Frontera Grill, then with Topolobampo, its upscale sibling that opened two years later. Facilitating this introduction were his first cookbook, "Authentic Mexican: Regional Cooking from the Heart of Mexico," and his PBS cooking series. Bayless, whose family was in the food business in Oklahoma...
When Bayless and his wife, Deann, opened the Frontera Grill at 445 N. Clark St. in 1987, Chicago's idea of Mexican food-actually much of this country's idea of Mexican food-consisted of sour-cream slathered tacos and enchiladas washed down with margaritas. Credit Bayless-chef, restaurateur, cookbook author and TV notable-for introducing diners to authentic regional Mexican food, first with his vibrant Frontera Grill, then with Topolobampo, its upscale sibling that opened two years later. Facilitating this introduction were his first cookbook, "Authentic Mexican: Regional Cooking from the Heart of Mexico," and his PBS cooking series. Bayless, whose family was in the food business in Oklahoma and lived with his wife in Mexico while writing his first cookbook, produces a line of prepared foods (Frontera Foods), a food kiosk at a Chicago department store (Macy's) and supports local farmers through the Frontera Farmer Foundation. All this has earned Bayless a string of awards, including the James Beard Foundation's Chef of the Year in 1995 and Humanitarian of the Year in 1998. In 2007, Frontera Grill was named America's Outstanding Restaurant by the Beard Foundation, an honor considered the Best PictureOscar of the food world.
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Recipe: 3 easy glazes
These glazes will work on any type of poultry, not just turkey. Brush it over the bird about 1 hour before it is scheduled to be done; repeat glazing 30 minutes later and then 15 minutes later. Chipotle Rick Bayless of Frontera Grill and Topolobampo...Tags: Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Thanksgiving, Butter, Electrical Appliance, Holidays
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Obamas favor global goodies
The Associated PressFormer President George H.W. Bush famously disliked broccoli. His son, the outgoing president, is a Texas meat-eater. President-elect Barack Obama loves chili and shuns beets. Obama's aversion to beets aside -- "I always avoid eating them," he says --...Tags: Macaroni and Cheese, Beets, The White House, George H.W. Bush, Michelle Obama
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White House chef will have full plate
The Associated PressFormer President George H.W. Bush famously disliked broccoli. His son, the outgoing president, is a Texas meat-eater. President-elect Barack Obama loves chili and shuns beets. The new first family are foodies with a wide-ranging palate. They have...Tags: Barack Obama, The White House, Texas, Whole Foods Market, George H.W. Bush
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Recipe: Chipotle glaze
Prep: 10 minutes Makes: 1 1/2 cups Rick Bayless of Frontera Grill and Topolobampo restaurants used this recipe on his television series, "Mexico: One Plate at a Time" to add verve to roasted peanuts. Buy a 7-ounce can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce...Tags: Ketchup, Salt, Television
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Obamas enjoy fine food, wine, but hold the beets
Associated PressFormer President George H.W. Bush famously disliked broccoli. His son, the outgoing president, is a Texas meat-eater. President-elect Barack Obama loves chili and shuns beets. Obama's aversion to beets aside - "I always avoid eating them," he says -...Tags: Beets, Macaroni and Cheese, The White House, George H.W. Bush, Michelle Obama
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One fine day, Obama style
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Variety Will Spice Up White House Menu
Associated PressFormer President George H.W. Bush famously disliked broccoli. His son, the outgoing president, is a Texas meat-eater. President-elect Barack Obama loves chili and shuns beets. Obama's aversion to beets aside — "I always avoid eating them," he...Tags: Macaroni and Cheese, Beets, The White House, George H.W. Bush, Michelle Obama
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How to throw a great political party
Of The Morning CallOnce you vote and get home from work, how will you spend election night? Consider staging a political party. Just start partying early, before anyone has reason to be unhappy. Play it safe with a guest list that's all-Republican or all-Democrat. Or, be...Tags: John McCain, Wine, Beer, and Spirits, National Government, Barack Obama, The White House
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Hail to the chef?
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