Skip the scented candle, and ditch the tea towels. Hostess gifts are usually given to women who entertain—probably a lot—so give her something delicious that she can serve at her next soiree. Better still, give her something locally produced, which is fresher, more chic and more thoughtful. Here are some of our favorite ideas: […]
“I don’t love you anymore. I’m not sure I ever did. I’m moving out. The kids will understand. They’ll want me to be happy.” What would you say to your husband of 20 years if he came home with that announcement? Panic, hysteria, threats. All expected. But what about a calm, “I don’t buy it.” […]
Winnetka’s northernmost commercial district is a home shopping destination. We love the furniture and furnishings, but the fashion offerings are also worth a trip to the ‘hood. Bedside Manor Contemporary and traditional bed and bath—this venerable store in its new location has linens plus all the extra goodies: beautiful pillows, candles and robes. But the […]
Now that it’s warming up, it’s time to break out the grill. But this season’s barbecue doesn’t have to be all steaks or chicken (yawn!). Try a grilled pizza instead. It’s truly easy to make—but follow the directions to make sure the dough doesn’t stick—and a fun way to make perfectly crisp, custom pizzas for everyone […]
Sometimes the wife is right. Ophthalmologist and eye surgeon Daniel Greenberg had been hearing from Evie, his wife of 31 years, that he needed to pay more attention to his health and fitness. But he was busy taking care of his patients’ health concerns and issues and considered himself in moderately good shape, so it was easy to ignore her […]
I’ve got a meat guy, a fish guy, a bread guy and two vegetable gals who are at the farmer’s market every week during the summer. I’m a fussy shopper, and I patronize local shops. They give me the best quality ingredients, but I never thought it was a great way to save money … […]
If your bedroom closet is overstuffed with clothes, shoes and accessories, you probably know you should tackle a closet purge.
So it’s December and my house looks like a holiday card factory that had an unfortunate run-in with Santa’s bakery.
Boiled greens are a tough sell. Kids claim they’re slimy, so instead, try crisping kale in a hot oven. Totally different texture and the crunchy bunches are fun to dip in fondue. Serves: 6 Prep time: 5 min. Cook time: 10 min. Ingredients 1 bunch of kale (enough for 6-8 cups of leaves) 2-3 tbsp. […]
Oak Park shares tree-lined streets with the North Shore, but where we got the lake, they got Frank. That would be Frank Lloyd Wright, arguably the world’s most famous architect, who lived and worked in Oak Park from the beginning of his career until 1909. Signs of Wright’s influence are everywhere—starting with his own home […]
