For many Chicagoans, the last Sunday in September means the Apple Cider Century bike tour in Southwest Michigan. Bryan Volstorf, director of the Apple Cider Century and executive director of Three Oaks Spokes bike club, says Chicagoans make up well over 60% of participants for the event, which attracts 6,000 riders. What’s not to like? […]
Surprise—taking meat off your menu could be a greener option than giving up your car. A 2006 report from The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization found that the livestock sector generates more greenhouse gas emissions than all the planes, trains and automobiles on the planet. And, it is also a major source of land […]
Climate change or not, this summer has been a challenge for any gardener. With the heat and heavy rains, most of our landscapes look overgrown and tired. We turned to two local landscape experts for their advice on how to keep your garden not just growing, but glowing this August. For starters, both Anne Flannery, […]
“And they’re off,” my husband responded when I mentioned spending Sunday at Arlington Park. He recounted fond memories of past trifectas won and almost won, but after a recent weekend at Arlington, he has a whole new set of family memories. The Gentile Park The grounds are an expanse of fabulous manicured lawn, landscape and […]
When we think green, we think savings—for the environment and your wallet. Here are a few ways you can be green and save green. BYOB (Bag and Bottle) Get in the habit of carrying two things with you: a small reusable shopping bag and a water bottle. You’ll be surprised how much you’ll save. The […]
Working out ballerina-style is all the rage these days, so The Dailey Method is right on trend. Founder Jill Dailey McIntosh’s technique, which combines ballet barre work with core conditioning, stretching and orthopedic exercises, is growing into new locations—including a studio across from the Kenilworth Metra station. “We’re really excited to bring a class to […]
“Aladdin” is pure entertainment for children of all ages. Based on the popular 1992 Disney movie, the production includes many of the film’s original songs, including the rousing “You’ve Never Had a Friend Like Me,” and “A Whole New World,” which for this reviewer, was worth the price of admission alone. Bernie Yvon was hysterical […]
An earthy voice that could easily belong to a major rock chanteuse sang out a cover of Harry Nilsson’s 1974 classic, “Don’t Forget Me” on a lawn in the June twilight. The voice was 12-year-old Elenna Sindler, an 8th grader at Northbrook Junior High. Sindler is the lead singer of Northbrook Garage, a blues-rock band […]
As you can imagine, being a restaurant critic, I spend a fair amount of my time online reading about food, restaurants, wine and nutrition. Some might say an unhealthy, obsessive amount of time, but did I not just say I was reading about nutrition? Lighten up! With the plethora of food and wine sites available, […]
In a celeb-crazed society, it’s easy to lose sight of our priorities. California lawyer Lisa Bloom, CBS News legal consultant and former host of her own TruTV show, recently authored “Think,” pushing women to take time out of their busy lives to put things in perspective. “I noticed as a TV legal analyst, I’m increasingly called […]
