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Nina Barrett

Eight-Forty-Eight food contributor Nina Barrett earned a degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts from the Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago (CHIC) and has worked in several Chicago restaurant kitchens. She’s also the author of three non-fiction books, including a popular guide to the first year of motherhood called I Wish Someone Had Told Me, published by Academy Chicago. She has freelanced for print publications including The New York Times Magazine, The Nation, the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Sun-Times, the Cleveland Plain Dealer, and North Shore magazine, and taught writing at Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism, DePaul University, and the University of Illinois-Chicago.

She earned her B.A. in English literature at Yale, and also holds a Master’s in print journalism from Medill.

Adventures in Eating at the Farmer's Market

Nina Barrett visits the local farmer's market to explore new ways to cook and eat some summertime favorites.

Posted on 8.17.2009

Polenta Moves Up in the World

Nina Barrett reports on how polenta is moving up the social ranks.

Posted on 4.13.2009

Failling in Love...with the Oyster

In honor of Valentine’s Day, Nina Barrett tries to overcome her dislike of oysters, and takes a few varieties on a “date.”

Posted on 2.13.2009

What's an Authentic Thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving without a turkey? Oh deer.

Posted on 11.26.2008

Chef for the Day at Charlie Trotter's

Nina Barrett listens in as an amateur steps in Charlie Trotter's shoes.

Posted on 5.21.2008

Battle of the Briskets

Nina Barrett conducts a brisket taste test.

Posted on 4.18.2008

Eating the Easter Bunny

Nina Barrett gets advice from the chef at North Pond Restaurant on how to cook a rabbit.

Posted on 3.20.2008

News Anchor Favors Heirloom Cows

Legendary newsman Bill Kurtis says grass-fed beef should be for dinner

Posted on 2.15.2008

Cocktails Console Golden Globes Fans

A prominent Chicago mixologist concocts glamorous drinks for home viewers.

Posted on 1.11.2008

Carolers Finally Get Their Figgy Pudding

They wouldn't go unil they got some

Posted on 12.20.2007

Pies Face Off in Run-Up to Thanksgiving

Which pie will taste the best?

Posted on 11.21.2007

Cookbook Mixes Old Germany with New World

The Berghoff Family Cookbook includes traditional recipes along side newer fare.

Posted on 11.12.2007

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