EAT. SHOP. PLAY. Discovering the Best in Chicago
BY GWEN KENNEALLY Until the outdoor farmer's markets return to Chicagoland, there are plenty of root vegetables and herbs available at markets and groceries. With its umbels of tiny yellow flowers and dark green or bronze wispy leaves and subtle … [Read more...]
BY MARIS CALLAHAN The dirty dishes are finally done and you have a fridge full of leftovers. Good problem to have, right? Well, not if the thought of yet another turkey sandwich kind of makes you want to become an instant vegetarian. Instead of … [Read more...]
BY MARIS CALLAHAN Apple cider, squash, blah blah blah. As much as we love the delicious fall flavors that have been selling out at farmer's market, there is one little problem. You love pumpkins, apple cider and brussels sprouts so much that it's … [Read more...]
BY GWEN KENNEALLY It’s pumpkin season… We've been obsessed with finding the best pumpkin dishes at Chicago restaurants, but we're also keen on cooking and baking with pumpkin at home . Toasted pumpkin seeds are an autumn stable in my … [Read more...]
BY GWEN KENNEALLY Here are some easy fall or back to school entertaining recipes. A light cocktail and some tapas or small bites of food are perfect for a tailgate party or just having some friends over. While on occasion I enjoy traditional … [Read more...]
BY MARIS CALLAHAN Football season is here and if you're anything like me, you think the game day snacks are just as important as the starting quarterback. It's only week two of this year's NFL season, but if you're growing tired of buffalo chicken … [Read more...]
BY MARIS CALLAHAN On Sunday, 45,000 people from across the globe will be racing through Chicago neighborhoods in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. If you're running in the race (or cheering from the sidelines) and not planning on dining … [Read more...]
BY GWEN KEANALLY We've already celebrated the last weekend of the summer, but as usual, Chicago is still pretty hot. Even though Sunday football has us dreaming of soups, stews and chili, this weekend you'll probably want to fire up the grill. … [Read more...]
BY GWEN KENNEALLY (FOR MY DAILY FIND) Once again, it is almost time to put away your white pants and celebrate the unofficial end of the summer. The labor unions created Labor Day over 100 years ago to honor the social and economic achievements of … [Read more...]
BY RACHEL DICKENS If you asked me two weeks ago where I’d find my next great dinner recipe, I’d have guessed about a hundred things – including Coolio’s cookbook – all before I'd have guessed a Sports Illustrated model’s … [Read more...]
