The smell of a freshly mown lawn and the feel of that grass under your bare feet are summer staples. So are treats we can heat over a fire and those that will cool us back down. Warm weather is the time for desserts so messy that they demand to be eaten outside. S’mores and […]
This year, why not celebrate the Fourth of July with a fun, patriotic red, white and blue dessert? These easy-to-make shortcakes require some fresh, colorful berries and whipped cream. The shortcakes can be prepared in a food processor so that you can just drop the dough onto a lined cookie sheet rather having to roll it out. Whipped […]
When co-founder Sebastián Koziura started FRÍO Gelato in Evanston, he was looking to recreate the gelato experience of his South American childhood in Argentina. Gelato is big there, both as sweet treat and social pastime. FRÍO’s gelato base is made in-house with hormone-free milk and all natural ingredients; the South American influence is obvious in […]
The new Cocoa + Co. was born of owner Kim Hack’s obsession with chocolate. Hack, a longtime food industry professional, feels that cacao beans—like grapes—have a distinct terroir, a sense of place. At her new Old Town store, you’ll find freshly baked creations from celebrity chefs Malika Ameen and Gale Gand; the work of 35 […]
Chicagoans are carb loaders, and damn proud of it. Weather got you down? Eat some pie. Celebrating a win? Have a cupcake. Having drinks with the gal pals? Grab some macarons. You get the picture, right? So if there’s a public service to be performed here, it’s to narrow down the crowded field. But every […]
Chocolate warms both the body and soul, offering serious comfort on a frigid winter day. We’ve searched far and wide to find the best chocolate desserts in Chicago and the North Shore (tough job, but someone’s got to do it!). From bonbons to baklava, our chocolate roundup has everything you need next time you’ve got […]
If you’re a “Shark Tank” fan, you already know aboutKim Daisy and her Daisy Cakes. But if you don’t, believe me—she’s someone that you’d like to know. Why? Because CAKE, people. Delicious cakes, like Southern favorites Red Velvet and Coconut Cake, that you can purchase online or now make at home with her new book, […]
Did you know October 14 is National Dessert Day? Celebrate with these six tasty recipes. Whether you’re looking for something slightly more health-conscious or something simple that the family will love, we’ve got you covered. Nana’s Magic Cookie Brownies There’s nothing like a great dessert that you can whip up in minutes. This recipe only […]
Welcome to Jolly Good Fellows, a new “Sweet Boutique” in downtown Lake Forest.
I present to you the next dessert craze: pie.
