If you’re a fashionista, you’re probably all over the web, following the designer shows that are happening right now in New York. Like Erin McDonald, the lucky winner of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week package that was auctioned off on Make It Better to benefit Juvenile Protection Agency. For the rest of us, here are […]
Voting begins today for FOOD & WINE’s The People’s Best New Pastry Chef, selected by readers in an online poll. Until February 14th at midnight, readers can visit foodandwine.com/the-peoples-pastry to select their favorite up-and-coming pastry chef from a list of 50 nominees in three regions: East, West and Central. Chicago contenders include Bryce […]
Volunteers are needed to support teens and adults with developmental disabilities. The will engage in community-based vocational experiences, lifelong learning classes and social opportunities. Four days a week, participants restock, sort donations and assist patrons at the New Trier Township Food Pantry, as well as support the staffs at the Glencoe Public Library, the Winnetka […]
You need a shot of romance this winter, and there are lots of hotels in Chicago that are romance-ready. The trick is finding the perfect one. We figure you already know (or have stayed at) the Four Seasons and the Ritz Carlton, and as lovely as they are, we wanted to give you a few […]
Their story could be an American fairytale. Blonde, perky cheerleader meets tall, handsome basketball player at a small-town high school in Pennsylvania. They fall in love and live happily ever after. They have two children, Truman and Max, and have been married for 20 years. When they first got married, Jon explains, “We moved […]
It’s almost Super Bowl time. So if you’ll be in front of your TV with friends from the New York or New England area, think about serving something other than wings and pizza (yawn!). Meatballs are a hot foodie trend right now. There are restaurants, cookbooks, websites—all in homage to the humble meatball. Here’s the […]
My Cuisinart immersion blender gave up the ghost prematurely, but past its warranty expiration date.
Of every recipe I’ve ever shared, this has to be the most popular. You’ll only spend 10 minutes assembling ingredients and then it’s into the oven. An immersion blender makes quick work of pureeing the soup. Carrot Ginger Soup Serves 6-8 1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled and quartered 1 pound parsnips, peeled and quartered 1 […]
It’s a rare drama that can compete with a playoff football game in my sportcentric house. But “Mr. Rickey Calls A Meeting,” which just opened at Lookingglass Theatre, held its own against the Denver/San Francisco game last Saturday night. My husband turned off his blackberry and stayed tuned into the drama onstage—a sure sign of […]
Lauren Gold and Sasha Adler are the design directors of Nate Berkus Associates here in Chicago. These chic gals know that once you get the furniture in place, then the real fun begins. Here are their tips for making a room personal and warm, but still chic and stylish. 1. Photos = personal. Add your […]
