Posts tagged "prairie fire"
Prairie Grass Cafe & Prairie Fire - A Steakhouse?
November 29th at 8:00 pm the Discovery 3D Channel “3Net” will air a show called Bloody Good hosted by Mark Schatzker. Mark came and filmed at Prairie Fire a few weeks back. Both George and I talked to Mark “on air” and cooked him a delicious Ribeye. Some of you may know Mark Schatzker because... Read more »
Prairie Fire Slow Roasted Wild Alaskan Salmon
Chef George Bumbaris was on ABC Channel 7 on Father’s Day to show folks how we cook our Slow Roasted Wild Alaskan Salmon for Dad. Slow roasting gives the fish a wonderful tenderness and a rich taste. As part of the segment, George also demonstrated the assembly of our Mom’s Strawberry Cream Pie. That final... Read more »
Your Mother Would Enjoy a Garden
A really special treat for Mom this year would be for you to help her set up an edible garden. Imagine the fun of fresh tomatoes, squash, and herbs growing right outside the kitchen, helping Mom provide fresh and tasty meals with her very own ingredients! If your thumb is more grey than green, you... Read more »
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Be Nice to Your Mother
Be nice to your Mother! We have a really fun spring menu for Mother’s Day. Just a suggestion but I think it might be a good idea to take her out to celebrate!  ... Read more »
Make a Difference - Help Provide Clean Water
I participate in the UNICEF Tap Project every year. It’s easy to forget, when our lives are so comfortable, that others worry about basic needs like clean drinking water. During Chicago Chef Week (March 20 - 26) at both Prairie Fire in Chicago and Prairie Grass Cafe in Northbrook we are asking people to donate... Read more »
All Things Irish -- St. Patrick's Day Pre-Game Show at Prairie Fire on March 2
The wonderful musicians of the Academy of Irish Music in Chicago will be playing at Prairie Fire March 2 from 7 to 9 pm. The Academy of Irish Music of Chicago is part of a long and proud history of Irish and Celtic Music in Chicago that began in the late 1800s and has produced... Read more »
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My Favorite Super Bowl Snacks
Every year we have done a TO-GO super bowl menu that you can pick up from Prairie Grass Cafe. This will be the first year at Prairie Fire that we will offer it. It’s funny, but this turns out to be a collection of some of my favorite foods: Spicy Chicken Wings, Tender Braised BBQ... Read more »
Healthy Eating is Also Beautiful
I am committed. Today is Day 2 of my resolution of healthy eating at Prairie Fire. I did real well. Both Rohit and I commented that if someone plans the meals and makes the food, it’s a lot easier to stick to a plan. We did get calorie questions. I have to say that I... Read more »
Zach Yarnoff Guest Bartender at Prairie Fire on January 18th
The Guest Bartender event at Prairie Fire on Tuesday evenings, 6 to 8 pm, is a good opportunity to meet interesting people and learn about their causes and support them with your tips. There is always a special appetizer and drink appropriate to the occasion, in addition to your favorites. On January 18 the Guest... Read more »
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Winter Cooking Demonstration at the Green City Market
Sarah Stegner and George Bumbaris, Winter Vegetable Salad Chefs of Prairie Fire and Prairie Grass Cafe, recently held a cooking demo at Green City Market to highlight winter ingredients that are available at the market. The chefs are featured on YouTube demonstrating and discussing local products like Fresh Pasta from Pasta Puttana with Kilgus Farmstead... Read more »
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