We downsized this year, moving from our big old house with seemingly infinite amounts of storage to a still-spacious-but-half-the-size new home a few blocks away. This entailed giving away half of our books, and even with that we have a generous amount in storage. Somehow, I have managed to shoehorn my (downsized!) collection of 350 […]
‘Tis the season for holiday shopping. It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but if your list is a mile long and your ideas are a mile short, stress can take over. Luckily, your hunt for the perfect present ends here. We’ve searched near and far for the ultimate gifts for everyone […]
‘Tis the season for holiday shopping. It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but if your list is a mile long and your ideas are a mile short, stress can take over. Luckily, your hunt for the perfect present ends here. We’ve searched near and far for the ultimate gifts for everyone […]
I love a good gift, don’t you? A gift with a little thought behind it, rather than the last-minute gift card grabbed at the grocery store checkout. Something that says, you are SEEN. You are KNOWN. Chocolate always, always works for me in this way. We’ve compiled some special gifts for loved ones who like […]
What better way to kick off the holidays than with an evening out to see Joffrey Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” and enjoy an amazing dinner in the city? We are partnering with Opus and Joffrey Ballet to give one lucky reader two tickets to a performance of their choice and dinner for two! Simply fill out the […]
There are a few things Chicagoans take very seriously — the Cubs or White Sox, the proper toppings of a hot dog, the controversial name change of the Sears Tower, and, of course, brunch. A staple for any local on Saturday and Sunday, the brunch crowd in the Windy City wants more than just bottomless […]
It’s that time of year again. That time when storefronts are overflowing with mounds of candy canes, hot cocoa, and promises of holiday cheer. Trader Joe’s, our favorite one-stop-shop for seasonal goodies, has already unveiled their holiday lineup. We’re definitely feeling a little stuffed after this one (and not in a stocking type-of-way), but we […]
The plans are made, the table’s set, and you’ve agreed under duress to make a turkey for the extended family. But you’ve neither the time nor inclination to fuss with all the side dishes and desserts, and you want to step it up a bit from the Jewel pumpkin pie and a can of cranberry […]
Here in the Midwest, we are renowned not only for our hospitality, but our big hearts. Chicago-area chefs, restaurateurs, and food entrepreneurs are no exception to this; rather, they lead the way. Because there’s no greater show of humanity than feeding the soul as well as the body. Here are a few of the people […]
Locally caught seafood is not just the environmentally friendly choice; it tastes better too.
