National Cheese Lover's Day gets a Chicago twist with Chef Sarah Stegner

ByTony Smith WLS logo
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
National Cheese Lover's Day gets a Chicago twist

CHICAGO (WLS) -- National Cheese Lover's Day took center stage on ABC7 Eyewitness News 7 a.m. live streaming newscast as James Beard Award-winning chef Sarah Stegner shared simple tips for elevating everyday cheese.

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Stegner, co-owner of Prairie Grass Cafe, demonstrated an easy blue cheese and fig jam pairing and encouraged home cooks to focus on quality ingredients.

She also previewed Vines & Visionaries, a one-night collaborative dining event happening January 22 in Rosemont.

To learn more about the event, click here.

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