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 holiday season might be behind us, but even though we've resolved to eat healthier, exercise more and fit into those skinny jeans by June, we'll still find ourselves craving sweets. To you get your post-holiday sugar fix, … [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 GWEN KEANALLY Everything old is new and trendy these days when it comes to cakes and desserts. I can get really creative with popular current ingredients, but these old favorites have stood the test of time. As a kid in the 1970’s we … [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 MARIS CALLAHAN They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but I'm more likely to err on the side of brunch. Let's review a few of the reasons brunch is superior to breakfast. For one, brunch often includes a cocktail or … [Read more...]
BY MARIS CALLAHAN The Fourth of July might be behind us but there is still plenty of summer left...which means that there are plenty of parties to be had. Whether you're entertaining on your rooftop deck, high-rise balcony or grassy backyard, … [Read more...]
BY MARIS CALLAHAN For many people, dining outdoors is one of the highlights of the summer. However, lunch or dinner alfresco doesn't need to mean sweating over $14 margaritas on restaurant patios (not that we have anything against sweating over … [Read more...]
