Whether buying cookbooks for yourself or a loved one, you want a book that you will actually use. No foofy, over-complicated recipes for me; just give me the righteous, straightforward flavor. These eight cookbooks bring the delicious. Make It Ahead: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook Ina Garten I can’t help myself—I’m a big fan. With this […]
The holiday season is fast approaching, and with it comes a whole lot of special events for which we can be most thankful! It’s not too late to get in on the (food-related) action… Meals on Wheels Celebrity Chef Ball You’ll want to act fast for this one; it’s being held this Friday, Nov. 7. […]
If you’re a “Shark Tank” fan, you already know aboutKim Daisy and her Daisy Cakes. But if you don’t, believe me—she’s someone that you’d like to know. Why? Because CAKE, people. Delicious cakes, like Southern favorites Red Velvet and Coconut Cake, that you can purchase online or now make at home with her new book, […]
There’s nothing scarier than a crappy cocktail. So if you’re hosting a Halloween bash, make sure that you aren’t guilty of that transgression. Here are a few that are a wee bit naughty but taste mighty nice: a margarita with just the right amount of pumpkin; a rum-based cocktail with a little sparkle; and a […]
My immediate concern upon entering the Theater Witblack box to see the Griffin Theatre production of the Tony Award-winning musical “Titanic” (music and lyrics by Maury Yeston, book by Peter Stone): how will they pull off this huge show on a stage roughly the size of a first-class stateroom? The answer is, very cleverly. Director […]
River Roast, brought to you by Levy Restaurants, is cooking with wood. Combine a seasonally driven location (most recently of Fulton’s on the River) with a gorgeous view, add in two of Chicago’s most respected chefs of longstanding—John Hogan and Tony Mantuano—and the result is literally incendiary. On an early fall night, the patio overlooking the […]
When the autumn wind starts to blow, I reach for a cozy sweater and a bag of lentils. No, seriously! Nothing says fall cooking to me like legumes. Hearty and heart healthy, they’re a go-to food in our family. This lentil recipe from Pereg Gourmet is everything I want from a hearty vegetarian stew: lentils, […]
Cinnamon. Vanilla. Nutmeg. PUMPKIN. ‘Tis the season for pumpkin spice and its myriad permutations. Think you’re a pumpkin fanatic because you started using the #PSL back in August? That’s just the tip of the iceberg. Starbucks may have jumped the gun on official pumpkin season (aka October), but Trader Joe’s, Argo Tea, Target and just […]
Indian Summer is over, fall has arrived, and there’s lots of food news to share! Fall is also the season for big, splashy fundraising events, which of course means great eating for a cause—my favorite kind. Bake-at-Home Pizza is Back! If you haven’t heard already, it’s time to breathe a sigh of sweet relief: It […]
The advent of the fall fashion season means it’s finally acceptable to ditch the sandals and bring out this year’s most fabulous boots. We think they’re just perfect for a stroll with our favorite furry companions. Boots modeled with Rosie, Cockapoo: Pompeia lace-up boot, $570, Tria Boutique; Laurence Dacade studded boot, $1,595, Tria Boutique Boots modeled […]
