I Want S’Mores!
There were a lot of things I loved about summer camp, but probably nothing made as much of an impression as my very first S’more. All I could think was, “Gimme some more of THAT!”
Jolane's Cafe
My new favorite place!
Cafe Aroma
This cozy little spot in downtown Winnetka serves the most amazing quiche.
Frontera Fresco
If you’re not up to driving downtown or the one-hour Xoco waits are too daunting, check out this convenient Rick Bayless place for flavorful and fresh Mexican street foods.
Sip on These Summer Drinks
We’ve got two tasty drinks perfect for summer day—one to cool off a hot afternoon, and another to warm up a cool evening.
Five Faves: Old-Fashioned Ice-Cream Parlors
It’s hot. And this time it’s not the night sweats. The dog days of summer call for the most potent medicine known to woman: ice cream.
Cool Strawberry Salsa with Cinnamon Tortilla Chips
Who says salsa has to be strictly veggie?
Stuffed Zucchini
Grab your cutting board and try this veggie-centric summer recipe:
Middle Eastern Couscous Salad with Summer Herbs
Grab your cutting board and try one of Renee Randall’s veggie-centric summer recipes:
Fresh: Bake Necessities
Necessity Baking Company, owned by Ellen Carney Granda of Lake Bluff, specializes in loaves of European-style bread, and sweet and savory pastries made with high-quality ingredients, including unbleached flour. The “Faux-caccia” loaf is ciabatta on the bottom at foccaccia on top, and the Plum Crazy is studded with prunes and chocolate chips. Necessity Baking Company […]
