Indoor markets are helping us remember those good old days of summer. I long for fresh-baked pastries, fruits of the season, herbs and veggies. Fortunately for us city dwellers, the Wicker Park […]
It’s not too late to order your tickets to celebrate the 85th Anniversary of the Repeal of Prohibition. This august event is Thursday, December 6 from 7 – 11 p.m. at the […]
Kick things into full holiday swing at the Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park with cookie-inspired cocktails and cookies too! The hotel just launched Smitten for Sweets, a new seasonal, cookie-themed cocktail menu. Guests will not only […]
Days later, I am still humming and smiling. From the moment the orchestra began the familiar overture, to the cast of Hello, Dolly! stepping onto the stage of the Oriental Theatre to […]
Before the kids head out to trick or treat, give them a hearty lunch or early dinner. These festive and tasty pumpkins are loaded with good stuff like ground turkey, veggies and […]
You haven’t tasted anything until you’ve eaten a flaky sweet milk biscuit at Sweet Maple Café. This delectable breakfast treat lured me and my biscuit-loving cohort to this charming breakfast and lunch café […]
Summertime – when the grills are fired up! Summertime – when nothing tastes better than a grilled porterhouse steak. As much as I enjoy grilling on my balcony on these beautiful summer […]
Wandering through the colorful and brimming-with-produce Campbell, Calif., farmers market when you’re staying with friends, most likely dining out and boarding a flight the next day is simply torturous. I know I’m […]
Would you like a maple-bacon scone with your double espresso? Or perhaps a blueberry with lemon glaze scone? Feeling like something less sweet and more savory? Bite into Brie, honey-thyme or kale, […]
Eating at my favorite Chinese restaurant always leaves me with a craving to create those delectable dishes myself. I’ve played around with stir-fries and sticky rice over the years—to varying levels of […]
You’d never know it’s spring with our daily changes in weather. Chilly rainy days, brisk winds and the occasional warm day don’t exactly say spring is here. Yet, we can always count […]
Charged with the task of reviewing a brand new cookbook: Chinese Soul Food, by Hsiao-Ching Chou, I was excited, as I don’t have any Chinese or Asian-inspired cookbooks. While I typically go […]
