Food

"The Journal of Ordinary Thought (JOT) publishes reflections people make on their personal histories and everyday experiences. It is founded on the propositions that every person is a philosopher, expressing one's thoughts foster creativity and change, and taking control of life requires people to think about the world and communicate their thoughts to others. JOT strives to be a vehicle for reflection, communication, and change. The Journal of Ordinary Thought was founded by Hal Adams is 1991." This edition contains poems, reflections, illustrations and photographs concerning food and the culture surrounding it.

"From the world's largest urinal to the worst drunken story ever told, from the reformed ex-con Big Ol' Pimp to the sink pissing Pudge, Chicago's Dive Bars: Drinking and Diving in the Windy City brings you the sights, sounds and smells of over ninety of the city's deliciously divey spots. This essential nightlife guide provides the lowdown on where to find the cheapest drinks, the scariest crowds, the coolest jukeboxes and everything else that makes a dive bar dive. So, if you are sick of the tourist traps and hisper havens listed in those 'other' guide books and want to discover 'real' drinking Chicago in all its grungy glory, Chicago's Best Dive Bars brings you the whole story, straight, no chaser."

In These Times is an alternative, biweekly newsmagazine published by the Institute for Public Affairs in Chicago. It is a member of the Alternative Press Syndicate. This is a Special Issue focusing on work and the world economy.

"Shane Bowermaster reaps the land to sustain the family pastime and habit; whiskey. Inspired to try his hand at brewing the beverage of choice, new trade consumes the Bowermaster family, leading them down a path toward one wild and wicked toast. A new legendary drink spreads throughout the region."

"Chicago is said to have about 1800 independent hot dog stands, more than all franchised fast food chains combined. Every neighborhood has it's favorite local hangout, with a slightly different take on the classic Chicago hot dog, and it's own unique look and style. Read the story of Chicago's hot dog in the enclosed booklet, and visit a few of the many interesting hot dog stands with this 3-dimensional photo tour."

A collection of recipes from the first 50 years of Ann Sather Restaurant.

A collection of articles on grassroots urban greening and renewal projects.

Chicago Sun-Times staff writer Dave Hoekstra offers a sampler of road trip destinations off the beaten path.

Poetry, memoirs, short stories and more on the subject of food.

A quarterly magazine devoted to home agriculture, art, and ecology