What a strange world we are living in. We are looking at the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, and wondering how we can safely celebrate the unofficial start of summer and honor the military heroes we’ve lost—while continuing to shelter in place, away from families, friends and community. From virtual Memorial Day observances to BBQ tips, […]
By now you know the drill: we’re stuck indoors, working from home and grasping onto anything that sparks joy. But at least the sun is shining, there is good news on the horizon and we have five ways for you to support local, and stay sane. Here is what we are digging this week. Saving […]
Has this happened to you? You bought too many veggies during your pandemic grocery trip and are now searching for how to use up pounds of broccoli. Or maybe you are scaling back on your meat consumption with the current climate, and are looking to make nourishing veggies the main star of the meal. Lucky […]
How are we doing? It’s week seven of what seems like an endless stay-at-home order, and we are going a bit stir crazy, especially with this weather. To lift everyone’s spirits, we rounded up some fun ideas to keep you sane this week, while we are doing our part to keep ourselves and others safe. […]
When it comes to celebrating Mother’s Day, there’s no more tried-and-true way to treat Mom like a queen than with a surprise brunch in bed. For someone as special as your mom, though, eggs and toast just won’t cut it on the food-front. Fortunately, our favorite food bloggers have you covered with a stunning lineup […]
If the empty flour shelves are any indication, many of us are baking like crazy during our stay-at-home order. Baking bread—and playing scientist with your sourdough starter—may seem intimidating, but it’s actually not that complicated, as long as you have the ingredients and time. Jim Challenger, who launched Challenger Breadware to help at-home and professional bakers […]
Yes, we are in week six of our official stay-at-home order—if you were wondering—and it’s business as usual over here. Between puzzles, work, homeschooling and cooking up meals that feed our souls (hello, carbs!), we are delighted by anything new to keep us going. Here are five things keeping us busy at home that we […]
During a typical week, we would be sharing our top picks for events and festivals to check out this weekend. But as you know, this is not a typical week. Events are postponed, everything is virtual and we are all trying our best to keep things positive. In our effort to help us all stay […]
Why yes, that is snow out your window. It’s week four of our stay-at-home order, and cabin fever is at an all-time high with this weather. Here are five things to keep yourself busy, and sane. Virtual Cinema: Stream Indie Films at Home Lakeview’s historic Music Box Theater may be closed due to Covid-19, but […]
In a normal year, now would be the time when we’d let out a deep exhale because we finally made it through the winter. 2020 is not a normal year. And yet, time travels on and with it comes a new crop of seasonal produce — from rhubarb and asparagus to English peas and strawberries. […]
