News
Press Mentions
Aaron McCargo.com, July 2009 — The Latest with Chef McCargo
BlogHer.com, May 2011 — Featured Blogger of the Week
Cozi Family Blog, March 2010 — The 10 Best One Pot Meals
Currency, November 2010 — Hosting Your First Thanksgiving Without Freaking Out
Daily Northwestern, April 2010 – Head First: Getting Baked with a Chicago Foodie
Fast Recipes, July 2009 — Recipes For Young Professionals
Food News Journal, February 2010 — Best of the Blogs
Food News Journal, July 2011 — Best of the Blogs
Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution, July 2011 — Blog of the Month
Lifeway Kefir, January 2010 — Go-to Game time Spread
Los Angeles Times, June 2011 — I Know What You Ate This Weekend: Avocado Pasta by Maris of In Good Taste
Mint.com, July 2010 — 10 Gourmet Meals for $10 or Less
Saveur.com, September 2010 — Best of the Blogs: Plum Crumble
The Travel Connoisseurs, June 2010 — Top 10 Best Summer Sangria Recipes
USA Today Your Life — Teach a Child to Cook and He Will Eat for Life
Woman’s Day, August 2010 — 5 Uncommon Foods to Cook on the Grill
TV & Radio Appearances
Meal Makeover Moms Podcast, July 2009 — Food Blogging 101
WGN-TV, December 2010 — Midday Fix – Cooking with Maris Callahan
WGN-TV, May 2011 — Lunchbreak: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles
WLS-TV (ABC) in August 2010 — Fruit-tastic Appetizers: Farmer’s Market Fruit Recipes
WMAQ-TV (NBC) Chicago, April 2010 — Food Blogger Bake Sale
WMAQ-TV (NBC) Chicago, May 2011 — Bake Sale Aims to End Childhood Hunger
Freelance Writing & Guest Blogging
BettyCrocker.com, March 2011 — Easy Caprese Pizza
BettyCrocker.com, July 2011 — Nutty Cinnamon Monkey Bread
Care2.com, July 2011 — Five Fruits & Veggies for Fresh Summer Skin
Care2.com, July 2011 — Organic Wines Paired with Summer Burger Recipes
Chicago Sun-Times, June 2010 — In Dogged Pursuit of an Asparagus Appetizer
Chicago Sun-Times, May 2010 — No Crust Quiche Saves Time, Calories
Culinate.com, February 2009 — Blogs & Books, Together
Dormify.com, December 2010 — Healthy Snacks For Your Dorm Room During Finals Week
Dormify.com, June 2010 — Healthier Summer Food
Fox News iMag, December 2010 — 5 Holiday Cocktails
Fox News iMag, December 2010 — 5 Holiday Cookie Recipes
Fox News iMag, November 2010 — 5 Holiday Party Themes
Shape.com, August 2010 — Healthy Diet Boost: Sneaky Ways to Get More Vegetables.
Shape.com, July 2010 — Summer Salads: Fast. Fresh. Five Ingredients.
Tablespoon.com, March 2011 — Easy Caprese Pizza Behind the Scenes
TastyKitchen.com, March 2011 — Chipotle Sweet Potato Chili
Yahoo! Shine, November 2010 — Let Post-Halloween Recovery Jump Start Healthy Habits
Yahoo! Shine, January 2011 — Resolution-Friendly Recipes for your Superbowl Party
Yahoo! Shine, February 2011 – Let Dark Chocolate Be Your Valentine This Year
Yahoo! Shine, June 2011 — Five Summer Foods for Flawless Skin
Yahoo! Shine, June 2011 — Red, White & Blue Recipes for July 4
Yahoo! Shine, July 2011 — Nutritionists & Parents Argue Against Baby Food Diet
yellowTail (ReserveYourNight.com), December 2010 — Holiday Party Planning 101
Craftzine.com Articles
Maris Callahan is a contributing writer for Craft Magazine. Below is a sample of her work; for more please visit Craftzine.com.
October 2010 — In The Kitchen: Eat, Drink & Be Scary
November 2010 — In The Kitchen: Acorn Squash Stuffed with Harvest Quinoa Salad
November 2010 — Gluten-Free Thanksgiving: Browned Butter Shells & Cheese
November 2010 — Gluten-Free Thanksgiving: Warm Quinoa Salad with Sweet Potatoes & Sage
November 2010 — Gluten-Free Thanksgiving: Curried Pumpkin Soup
November 2010 — Gluten-Free Thanksgiving: Brussels Sprouts with Apples & Chestnuts
January 2011 — In The Kitchen: Roasted Vegetable Lasagne
February 2011 — In The Kitchen: Chipotle Black Bean Pizza
March 2011 — In The Kitchen: Vegan Ratatouille
March 2011 — In The Kitchen: Kung Pao Shrimp
Fabulous Living Articles
Maris Callahan is a contributing writer for Fabulous Living. Below is a sample of her work; for more please visit FabulousLiving.com.
October 2010 — Four Fall Centerpieces
October 2010 — Host the Perfect Wine Party
November 2010 — Thanksgiving Tablescapes
December 2010 — Get Your Home Holiday Ready
December 2010 — Sweet Hostess Gift Ideas
December 2010 — Five Helpful Household Cleaners
January 2011 — Floral Design 101
January 2011 – Five Stylish Dining Room Tables
January 2011 — Kitchen Stuff to Help You Cook Comfortably
February 2011 — Wine Glassware 101
May 2011 — Plan the Perfect Cinco de Mayo Bash
May 2011 — Plan the Perfect Mother’s Day Brunch
May 2011 — Creative Mother’s Day Outing Ideas
May 2011 — Fab Mother’s Day Gifts for Foodie Moms
June 2011 — Easy Ideas for Backyard Parties
June 2011 –Plan the Perfect Patriotic Picnic
Diets In Review Articles
Maris Callahan is a contributing writer for Diets In Review. Below is a sample of her work; for more please visit DietsInReview.com.
January 2011 — Women Should Eat Fish to Lower Stroke Risk
January 2011 — America’s Greatest Chefs are Keen on Quinoa
February 2011 – Critics Say Pepsi’s ‘Skinny’ Diet Can Perpetuates Negative Body Image
March 2011 — Eat Less Salt with New Dietary Guidelines
March 2011 — Americans Have Overly Optimistic View of Nutritional Well-being
April 2011 — Sun Safety Key to Meeting Vitamin D Recommendation
April 2011 — Six Healthy Foods to Help Fight Stress
April 2011 — Natural Alternatives to Dangerous Food Dyes
May 2011 — Sandra Lee’s Tips for Hosting a Healthy Brunch
May 2011 — Parsley May Help Prevent or Slow the Spread of Breast Cancer
June 2011 — Americans Are Snacking their Way to Weight Gain
June 2011 — What Your Nails & Skin Say About Your Diet
July 2011 — Ten Ways to Enjoy National Ice Cream Day