Updated Jan. 10, 2018 Sometimes it’s hard to get out of that winter blues funk. Without the excitement of the holidays, snow and sub-zero temperatures lose their appeal and winter quickly becomes monotonous. Luckily, Make It Better has a wealth of ideas to keep you occupied — some indoors, some outdoors, some a little out there, and some that take no […]
Bacon really does makes everything better, doesn’t it? Before it’s time to put that New Year’s resolution to get healthy into action, go for once last indulgence on Dec. 30, National Bacon Day. Try one of these six tasty recipes that feature at least one slice of juicy bacon. 1. Pasta Carbonara 2. Hearty Potato & Cheddar Soup With […]
When’s the last time you walked in the door after work to find a hot, home-cooked meal that you didn’t prepare? Yeah, that’s what we thought. If you’re a busy working parent trying to get a balanced and tasty meal on the table every night, the struggle is real. But, we can help! Dust off […]
Today, being the winter solstice, is the official first day of winter. That’s right folks — we’re just getting started! Luckily we have a few quick and easy ways to warm up and get comfortable during the longest night of the year and the long winter ahead. 1. Curl Up This 100 percent cotton throw from […]
Maybe it’s just because it hasn’t felt like the holidays yet, what with the 50-degree weather, green grass, false budding on trees and all, but we’re well into December and New Year’s Eve is coming whether we like it or not. Happily, here in the Chicago area, there’s a plethora of choices, from the low […]
It’s Sangria Day and what better way to celebrate than with a pitcher to share with friends and family? Here’s a few recipes from around the web that look beautiful and taste just as great. 1. Spiced White Wine Sangria This Sangria is spiced with star anise, cardamom and cinnamon that makes this winter drink […]
Is there any sound more festive than a bottle of Champagne popping? We think not! Admittedly, it’s hard to improve on a crisp glass of chilled bubbles. But we found 12 drink recipes in which fresh herbs, sweet fruit, tart bitters (and all kinds of other good stuff) make Champagne even more delicious. Grab a […]
For those of us who will take any excuse to eat breakfast for dinner, enjoy a nice stack of pancakes or treat yourself to waffles a la mode, here’s your chance! It’s National Maple Syrup Day and we’ve got you covered with these scrumptious recipes from well known food bloggers and YouTubers. 1. Chocolate Chip, […]
Don’t let the cold get you down. A new cookbook from Fig & Olive, one of our favorite Oak Street haunts, has arrived just in time for the inevitable hard-core winter weather. Sure, I’d rather be sitting on their lovely terrace, enjoying a beautiful bouillabaisse and sipping a dry Tavel rosé, but we all have […]
Try this delicious winter dish, which is typical of Basilicata in the south of Italy. Nancy Brussat‘s blog is a great source of fabulous Italian recipes and great writing about her journeys in Italy and the beginnings of Convito. A hearty red wine, like Gattinara by Travaglini, one of Convito’s favorites ($34), would be perfect […]
