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Emily Paster is a freelance writer and mother of two living in River Forest. She writes about food and parenting on her website, West of the Loop. Emily's print work appears frequently in Chicago Parent magazine. A passionate home cook, Emily is the co-founder of the Chicago Food Swap, which brings together home cooks and gardeners to trade food and inspiration. Emily is a frequent speaker at food industry and blogging conferences on topics such as ethics, food allergies, and how to connect food producers and consumers.

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April is Grilled Cheese Month

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Did you know April is Grilled Cheese Month? Here is my take on this lunchtime classic.

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A Documentary about the Next Generation of Farmers

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Understanding the Terminology in the Meat Case

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Meatless Spaghetti a la Carbonara

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Family-Friendly Brunch at GT Fish and Oyster

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Visiting Eataly Chicago

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Make-Ahead Hors d’Oeuvres: Gougeres

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Get Ready for National Ag Day

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Chicago Restaurant Week: Embeya

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New Rules for Antibiotic Use on the Farm

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