Necessity is the mother of invention, and this past year has brought plenty of fresh ideas to the kitchen. One of our favorite recent trends is the accessibility of virtual cooking classes that you can take right in your your home kitchen. Classes cover delectable subjects like fresh pastas, desserts, Korean BBQ and Mexican cuisine. […]
It’s been 13 months since the start of the pandemic; 13 months of cooking nearly all of our own meals. I don’t know about you, but I’m starting to tire of it. What we really need to get that cooking spark back is an infusion of new recipes and inspiration. For me, a few fun […]
It’s been 13 months since the start of the pandemic; 13 months of cooking nearly all of our own meals. I don’t know about you, but I’m starting to tire of it. What we really need to get that cooking spark back is an infusion of new recipes and inspiration. For me, a few fun […]
It’s been 13 months since the start of the pandemic; 13 months of cooking nearly all of our own meals. I don’t know about you, but I’m starting to tire of it. What we really need to get that cooking spark back is an infusion of new recipes and inspiration. For me, a few fun […]
From farm-to-porch produce to natural skincare, check out the best new places to explore around the Bay Area this month. EAT & DRINK Monk’s Kettle View this post on Instagram A post shared by Monk’s Kettle (@monkskettle) The shopping center kitty-corner from the Terra Linda Pool in San Rafael welcomes a new tavern in early […]
Instead of listing the million reasons you need to spoil your mom (or mother figure) this year, we’ll keep this short and sweet: this Mother’s Day gift guide is packed with items guaranteed to put a smile on her face. From gadgets and jewelry to stylish sneakers and clothes, there’s something on this list that’s […]
Boat cruises, dining and cocktails, Ferris wheel rides and fireworks will begin their long-awaited return this month to Chicago’s iconic Navy Pier. With stringent Covid-19 sanitation practices and safety protocols in place — from the garages to the shops, restaurants and the new 223-room Sable Hotel — guests should feel secure their visits will be […]
Spring is the time of rebirth, and that is definitely the case in the Chicago restaurant community. Many of your favorite restaurants are reawakening after their pandemic slumber, and there have been a surprising number of new restaurant openings, with more to come on the horizon. Big names (think José Andres, Paul Kahan, Joe Flamm, […]
West Marin, a short drive from the other side of the hill, captures the essnce of Marin–wide open landscapes dotted with farms, sunset views over Tomales Bay, and the easy-to-experience abundance of land and sea. Nick’s Cove, a local fixture since the 1930s, helps define the character of Marin in its one-of-a-kind way. The Lure […]
Spring has sprung! It’s time to turn away from rib-sticking, heavy stews, pastas, and casseroles to a more enlightened type of cooking, focusing our attentions on tender leeks and spinach, thin stalks of asparagus, fat artichokes globes, and the pink wonder of spring rhubarb and strawberries. It’s a time of discovery, so enjoy these new […]
