A Mission From God

An illustration of the Blues Brothers

Car chases in the Loop! Hate rallies in Jackson Park! John Belushi in the mayor’s office! This exclusive excerpt from a new book details how Chicago became the inextricable backdrop to The Blues Brothers.

Martin Sorge’s Black Emmer Carrot Cake

Martin Sorge’s Black Emmer Carrot Cake

Seasonal ingredients like Midwestern rhubarb and exotic citrus have long inspired Chicago’s own Great American Baking Show winner, Martin Sorge. But as his skills flourished, he began exploring beyond the produce department. “I discovered the array of grains and flours that could add flavor to my creations,” he says. “I also discovered Janie’s Mill, a … Read more