Both tragedy and good fortune grew Illinois’ Janie’s Farm and Mill into a bastion of organic ideals and delicious corn.

Summer-sweet fresh corn peaks now, and we have your tips, tricks and recipes. Plus, learn about Janie’s Farm Organics and innovative corn-based vodka.

Three Chicago chefs serve up their favorite potato recipes, from sweet frites to au gratin and even a potato salad.

Top this herby potato salad recipe with your favorite protein to make it a main course, or serve it more traditionally as a side.

These decadent au gratin potatoes reflect the symmetry between chef Carlos Gaytán’s Mexican heritage and his French culinary technique.

Lemon and grapefruit juice brighten your favorite pale ale in this shandy recipe.

Journey into the woods to see what makes farmhouse and foraged beers different.

A patio-ready beer cocktail recipe with bourbon, maple and citrus.

What’s a hop? How does yeast affect beer’s flavor? What’s the difference between an ale and a lager? All these questions are making us thirsty.