Serendipity. That’s what Sheridan Turner credits for her amazing success. But once you meet her, you soon suspect that it’s a little more than luck that landed the British native as president and CEO of the Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago.
Alexandra Nichols is passionate about music, though she freely admits that she’s not particularly musically talented. But her passion extends to her position as Chair of the Board at the Music Institute of Chicago. “It’s such a joyful place,” she says, talking about walking through the halls of the Music Institute and listening to students […]
Wearing the green doesn’t mean eating the corned beef. Give that salty dish a break and try this traditional soup that’s almost a stew. It takes just a few minutes to pull together and then it bubbles away in your oven, waiting for the hungry parade-goers to come home. Dublin Coddle Recipe Serves: 6 Prep […]
If they invented a pill that prevented osteoporosis, heart disease, diabetes and dementia as you aged, would you take it? Heck yes. Sign me up. Especially if that pill had a side effect of slimmer hips and a flatter belly. The line to the pharmacy would be out the door. It already exists. It’s called […]
How much do you know about the stocks you own? Can you list them? Do you know why you own them? What was your rate of return last year?
This is a tomato soup for winter. It’s better than soup in a can—of course, because otherwise you’d just open that can—and combined with a jazzed-up grilled cheese sandwich, it makes for a very satisfying dinner. Perfect comfort food. Tomato Soup Serves: 4 Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes 1 tablespoon olive oil […]
We want our North Shore teenagers to work in the summer for many reasons—work ethic, sense of accomplishment, money management skills and mostly to keep them from constantly asking us for money. But not every teen has a schedule that allows for paid employment. From summer school to sports teams, a lot of our […]
Seared Salmon with Soy Honey Lime Sauce Adapted from The Gastrokid Cookbook by Hugh Garvey and Matthew Yeomans Serves 4 Prep Time: 20 minutes (includes marinate time) Cook Time: 10 minutes 1/2 cup mirin 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger 1/4 cup rice vinegar 4 tablespoons soy sauce 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillet 1/4 cup […]
Sometimes, Valentine’s Day isn’t worth the hassle. The crowded restaurant, the drooping flowers—it’s enough to make you hate Hallmark. Instead of braving the crowds and the elements, think romance at home. This yummy lamb is super easy (so you can concentrate on each other) and special enough to make a stay-in Valentine still a holiday. […]
“Why is it harder to talk to your children about sex than almost anything else?” asked Deborah Roffman, a sexuality educator and author of “Sex & Sensibility: The Thinking Parent’s Guide to Talking Sense About Sex.” The parents who recently packed the auditorium at Wilmette Junior High School had lots of reasons: I’ll say […]
