Favorite Old Recipes Bring Back Happy Memories
What better time is there than after the holidays to clean your closets and drawers? I was inspired—only to be gobsmacked with all the piles of paper. If you’re like […]
Wicker Park Farmers Market Brings the Taste of Summer Indoors
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 […]
Toast 85 Years Since Repeal of Prohibition: Bourbon, Dancing and More at the Chicago History Museum
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. […]
Cookie-Inspired Cocktails Bring Cheer to the Holidays
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 […]
See it, Before This Parade Passes You By! Hello, Dolly! Is a Wow of a Show
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 […]
What’s Cooking at Third Coast? Halloween Pumpkins – Meatloaf Style
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, […]
Let’s Cafe: Biscuits and More at Sweet Maple Cafe on Taylor Street
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 […]
What’s Cooking at Third Coast? Indoor Summer Grilling Delights
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 […]
On The Road: South Bay Farmers Market–A Destination Worth the Trip
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 […]
Let’s Cafe Breakfast Style: Scones and Clotted Cream at Scone City
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 […]
Craving Mu Shu Pork? Secrets to Delicious Recipes Revealed in Chinese Soul Food
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 […]
Signs of Summer: Our Favorite Farmers Markets are Back in Business
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 […]