Real Chinese Cooking 101
Just like America, China has a cooking problem. People are busy, mothers are busy.
Spinning Together
When Lake Barrington resident Hasna Osman cycles through the rolling hills around her home, she usually does it with a group of women (and a few men) organized by the Barrington Bike Club. “I used to ride in college and I love the outdoors,” Osman says. “But then I got married, had kids—life got in […]
Breakfast Panini
Scrambled or sunnyside up eggs both work in this panini. Messy, but worth it.
Cold-Brewed Iced Coffee
Coffee in the summer is a necessity for us caffeine addicts, so when it’s 90 degrees out, skip the hot brewed and go iced.
LeAnita Ragland-Brooks: Jewelry Designer, Winnetka
When fifth generation artist LeAnita Ragland-Brooks creates a work of art and sells it—even though she knows it will be worn and appreciated—she has trouble letting go. “There’s a little separation anxiety,” she says with a laugh. “It’s like a child. It’s a piece of me going out into the world.” But when a […]
Susie McMonagle: Actor, Evanston
“Theater is a living, moving art,” says Susie McMonagle, the Evanston actress who is starring in the Chicago production of “Billy Elliot.” “It’s a collaborative work of art; that’s what I love about it,” she says. And the theater loves McMonagle right back. She is “Mum” in “Billy Elliot,” which is a great tear-jerker […]
To Market, To Market: Bringing the Fun of Vintage Shopping to the ‘Burbs
Shoppers, time to get busy. It’s summer and the area’s best markets are packed and waiting.
A Green Gardener, Leader and Visionary
Sophia Siskel grew into her dream job as president and CEO of the Chicago Botanic Garden, which lets her combine her passion for gardening with her commitment to serving Chicago’s cultural institutions.
Can You Get Abs Like Dara Torres?
Dara Torres is a 12-time Olympic medalist, an involved mother, and BTW, this 43-year-old has abs that would make Jessica Alba jealous. She’s not just thin, she’s rock solid. Torres recently came to Chicago and spoke to an enthusiastic group of swimmers while on tour to promote her newest book, “Gold Medal Fitness: A Revolutionary […]
Dedicated Dads: Rob Rowe
Preppy Rob Rowe looks like the Lake Forest dad of four that he is. No surprise, until you find out that this guy in a starched button down is passionate about rock.
