Your baby is graduating from high school. I know, just say the words and the tears start to form. So even though you want to curl into a ball and gaze at his or her baby book, you’re going to smile, get organized and throw a party—a celebration of your child’s accomplishment, and a […]
Wearing the green doesn’t mean eating the corned beef. Give that salty dish a break and try this traditional soup that’s almost a stew. It takes just a few minutes to pull together and then it bubbles away in your oven, waiting for the hungry parade-goers to come home. Dublin Coddle Recipe Serves: 6 Prep […]
This is a tomato soup for winter. It’s better than soup in a can—of course, because otherwise you’d just open that can—and combined with a jazzed-up grilled cheese sandwich, it makes for a very satisfying dinner. Perfect comfort food. Tomato Soup Serves: 4 Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes 1 tablespoon olive oil […]
We want our North Shore teenagers to work in the summer for many reasons—work ethic, sense of accomplishment, money management skills and mostly to keep them from constantly asking us for money. But not every teen has a schedule that allows for paid employment. From summer school to sports teams, a lot of our […]
Seared Salmon with Soy Honey Lime Sauce Adapted from The Gastrokid Cookbook by Hugh Garvey and Matthew Yeomans Serves 4 Prep Time: 20 minutes (includes marinate time) Cook Time: 10 minutes 1/2 cup mirin 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger 1/4 cup rice vinegar 4 tablespoons soy sauce 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillet 1/4 cup […]
The Bears didn’t make the Super Bowl this year. No need to boo-hoo (and tell your spouse to quit whining). Our team’s non-participation makes this the perfect year to throw a party. No crying in the beer if the home team blows it. We’ve got no skin in the game, so we can relax […]
“Why is it harder to talk to your children about sex than almost anything else?” asked Deborah Roffman, a sexuality educator and author of “Sex & Sensibility: The Thinking Parent’s Guide to Talking Sense About Sex.” The parents who recently packed the auditorium at Wilmette Junior High School had lots of reasons: I’ll say […]
Ginger has a long tradition as an aphrodisiac. This version of gingerbread is so easy, you might serve it to your sweetie more than once a year. To really make it sexy, add a little lemon zest or grated fresh ginger to the whipped cream. Spicy fun. Serves: 9 (or two tonight and leftovers tomorrow) […]
In the time it takes to cook a pot of rice, you can have this dish ready. The spice blend provides a complex curry flavor without heat, so it’s family friendly. For those who want a little fire, put a bottle of Sriracha hot sauce on the table—perfect accompaniment. Quick Chicken Curry Prep Time: 5 […]
It’s the hardest talk to have. Not just the birds and the bees, but the periods, pimples and pressure that come with adolescence. Get over your awkwardness—the blushing, stammering and pauses—and that’s just you. We have two recommendations for you: Tween/Teen: Talking Sense About Sex: The presentation is this Thursday, January 21 at 1 […]
