“The Nutcracker” tradition runs deep in our family. One spring, yes, spring, during the late 1950s, the New York City Ballet brought its fabled production of George Balanchine’s “The Nutcracker” to the Civic Opera House. My youngest sister, who was enrolled in ballet classes at the time, auditioned and was accepted as a toy soldier. […]
Faster than you can slalom a black-diamond slope at Wilmot, I blurt out “Steamboat Springs” when asked about an ultimate ski vacation destination. There are so many reasons to give this Colorado resort an “ultimate” crown. First, of course, is the town’s natural beauty and the resort’s ski essentials: trails for every ski level, […]
If we’re talking about great skiing destinations, I want to weigh in! Here are four of my faves:
Everyone knows the holiday season is not the time to think about putting your house on the market—that was true even during the height of the housing bubble. Buyers and sellers turn their attention toward shopping, entertaining and traveling. And let’s not even talk about the lousy weather. Real estate agent Sharon Friedman has helped […]
Here’s a holiday playlist that will warm you up in no time, no matter what the activity – background music for holiday dinner, neighbors in for a festive cocktail party, cozying up by the fire or ringing in the new year. A blend of old and new – picked just for you.
’Tis the season of the party. But what kind should you throw? Here’s our Better guide to hosting the perfect party—one you’ll enjoy as much as your guests. Our secret? Know what you want to wear and go from there. We’ve got menu ideas, decor hints and even caterers who can make you feel like […]
If you want to make one wonderful dish for your party, make it beef tenderloin. Here are recipes for the main course and a fabulous Red Onion Jam. Then take a look at the four ways we’ve transformed this easy – but impressive – dish, for each of our Better Parties. Serves: 10-12 people Prep […]
Meet 6 amazing North Shore women who know how to show you a good time It’s an indisputable fact: North Shore women know how to have fun and make sure their friends and families do too. To give you a little inspiration for this holiday season, here are six women who entertain in very different […]
I wish this was Julia Child’s recipe, but truthfully, I have never had great results with her hollandaise or bearnaise sauces. The fault is all mine, but fortunately, I learned a more reliable recipe from L’Academie de Cuisine: Béarnaise Sauce Serves 4-6 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes 1 small shallot 1 sprig […]
“I can’t go anywhere without my homemade cookies,” Gina Deutsche says—and sports moms of Northbrook know she’s not kidding. They often tell the part-time Pfizer rep that she should stop selling pharmaceuticals and start selling her cookies. “‘You could be like Carol Goldman,’ they keep telling me,” Deutsche says. She makes her famous chocolate chip […]
