Animated Recipe: Vanilla Oat Milk

A lactose-free and easy-to-make alternative that can be enjoyed as is or in a coffee

Give non-dairy milk a try with this lactose-free alternative. Not only is it low in cholesterol and fat, it also contains twice the amount of vitamin A than its dairy counterpart. This version contains agave to slightly sweeten, but you can easily omit. Add some unsweetened cocoa powder for another variation. Ingredients: 1 cup steel-cut oats 1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 3 cups + 1/4 …

Three New Japanese Noodle Offerings in Chicago

Ramen, more ramen and a Japanese twist on carbonara to try in the Windy City's newest restaurants

Once thought of as the meal for college kids on a budget, ramen has grown into a formidable culinary dish appreciated by all—as there’s something for everyone. From the newest faces in the Chicago restaurant scene come dishes that highlight both the accessibility and versatility of the great Japanese staple: noodles. Furious Spoon This casual Kickstarter-funded shop in Wicker Park has been giving the hungry …

Behind the Barrel of Wild Turkey Bourbon

Touring the Kentucky distillery with the acclaimed father and son Master Distillers

Situated on a vast, rolling landscape in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky—amidst the vibrant and ever-growing bourbon trail—Wild Turkey‘s distillery plays host to deep history and thoughtful modernity. This hub of bourbon and rye production, founded back in 1869, rests high atop a limestone shelf along the banks of the Kentucky River and everything about it speaks to quality, care and craft. And spearheading it all are the …