Grilled Turkey for Thanksgiving
The pilgrims didn’t pop their turkey into a pre-heated convection oven—they grilled their birds over real fire. If you’re tired of the same-old turkey each November, give cooking over the coals a spin.
Connections for the Homeless
The people served by Connections for the Homeless aren’t who you think they are. Yes, some are the hard-core homeless, those lost souls who are scarred by mental health issues, substance abuse and the street. For them, Connections provides a safe place to store vital documents, a shower, a warm meal—literally a connection to society […]
Fake It, Don’t Make It
Some things you just can’t make better from scratch.
Briana DeGiulio Stars in “The Hundred Dresses”
Briana DeGiulio, who grew up in Wilmette, stars in the Chicago Children’s Theater’s hit musical “The Hundred Dresses.” The show is adapted from the classic story about bullying and the importance of bystander intervention. We talked with Briana about her role and the play: What is “The Hundred Dresses” about? My character comes from Poland. […]
Charming “The Hundred Dresses” Opens in Skokie
“The Hundred Dresses” is the story of Wanda Petronsi, a girl who has recently immigrated from Poland and struggles to adjust to her new American home and her not-so-friendly classmates. The story takes place in the 1940s, but feels contemporary and fresh—nothing has changed in the struggle to find friends and find your place in […]
“Nigella Kitchen: Recipes from the Heart of the Home”
Nigella Lawson’s new cookbook, “Nigella Kitchen” is a return to her signature focus on feel-good food for the way we eat today.
Eat, Drink and Succeed: How to Network Like a Pro
Laura Schwartz worked her way from an unpaid intern to the White House Director of Events. How?
Tip Top Turkey: Finding the Perfect Bird
Just start with a local, fresh turkey, don’t overcook it, and you’ll have a main course that will remind you why we serve turkey on Thanksgiving in the first place. The ideal Thanksgiving turkey has moist breast meat, fall-off-the-bone dark meat and crisp browned skin. The smell fills the house for hours before your hungry […]
Jerry’s Winnetka: A Cozy Corner
When Jerry’s first opened as part of Corner Cooks in 2008, it had a guy problem. They featured small plates and tastings, leaving men (like my husband) to wonder if they’d actually had a meal.
5 Tips to Make Your Food Stylish and Beautiful
Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year’s Eve—not to mention the family lunches, brunches and dinners that happen this time of year.
