InspiringKitchen.com Lee Wolen Archives

Mar 07

James Beard Foundation Celebrity Chef Tour Visits Chicago

Posted by Inspiring Kitchen | Chicago, Culinary Event, Restaurants | 10 Comments

James Beard Foundation Celebrity Chef Tour Visits Chicago – A multi-course dinner prepared by JBF Award winning and local chefs hosted by the Four Seasons Chicago.

If you consider yourself a “foodie”, love dining out at restaurants with chefs that take their culinary talent to the next level with innovative dishes and an artistic or “eat with your eyes” presentation, then you will want to attend the next stop for the JBF Celebrity Chef Tour.

Just what is JBF? The James Beard Foundation is an organization with the mission to “celebrate, nurture and honor chefs and other leaders making America’s food culture more delicious, diverse and sustainable for everyone.”… Read more

Apr 11

Even More Favorite Finds from 2017 International Home and Housewares Show

Posted by Inspiring Kitchen | Favorite Finds, International Housewares Show, Trade Show | 9 Comments

After spending four days walking the International Home and Housewares Show at Chicago’s McCormick Place, over 2,200 exhibitors from around the world and 400 NEW companies, sharing all my favorite finds was going to take two posts. So, in part two of my summary, you will learn about the following:

Millennials are making an impact on trends.
Eco-friendly products are gaining momentum.
Colors are most welcome, wanted and defined in the housewares world.
Housewares Industry professionals are extremely generous.
McCormick Place and its three massive halls are huge. 16,000 steps a day. Next year, wear better shoes!
Too much to share in one post.

Nov 08

Food, Champagne and Fundraising at Kendall College and Fig & Olive

Posted by Inspiring Kitchen | Fundraiser, Restaurants | 5 Comments

Food brings people together. No matter what the reason, whether sitting at the table, standing in the kitchen, in a restaurant or for a cause, it is the glue that holds people together.

This past month, I have had the pleasure of participating in 4 different types of events all designed to raise money for amazing organizations. Some are medical and some are education focused but all took place over a meal. This post will share Kendall College and Fig & Olive’s events. You can read about the Jackson Chance Foundation Ping Pong Ball and the FLIGHT event next Tuesday.