Despite the dire headlines surrounding us, we are dedicating this week to positivity and finding the good news where we can, while we safely shelter-in-place. Want to join us? Here are five ways to stay sane—and positive—during our third week of protecting ourselves, and others. Bring the Outdoors In View this post on Instagram […]
Passover celebrates the ancient story of the Jewish exodus from slavery in ancient Egypt, which they escaped with the help of 10 plagues sent through divine intervention. For Jews celebrating Passover this year though, everything is different. Sheltering at home means friends and families aren’t able to come together as they typically would. The role […]
As we enter our second week of “quarantine” (kudos to those of you who isolated before the Governor’s order), we are sort of finding our groove. Daily life is much different now—days melt together, work-from-home life is seemingly endless and it’s still cold out. To help you beat the cabin fever, we have rounded up […]
If the nationwide shortage of flour and active yeast are anything to go by, America’s new favorite past time is baking. And who can blame us, really? It’s cold, we are locked inside and what is more comforting than the smell of freshly baked goods? We’ve rounded up some of the best recipes on the […]
A kitchen stocked with ingredients, a house full of kids and the new reality that you don’t really have anywhere to be — what do you do? Cook, of course. With this in mind, we tapped into the chefs at some of our favorite wine country eateries and they provided some great recipe ideas for […]
March in Chicago might be all about the St. Paddy’s Day green, but we’re taking some liberties adding some eco-conscious ways you can go “green” this month too. From sipping a sustainable cocktail to shopping at Chicago’s first zero-waste store, here are six easy (and fun) ways to go “green”—literally and figuratively—around Chicago this month. […]
Snacks so good they should have been written into the scripts. Whether you’re throwing a spooky soiree or just need some scary movie comfort food, we’ve got you covered. These munchies pay homage to our favorite flicks, characters, and scenes from all the classics. As if you needed an excuse to snuggle up and snack […]
Cognac is not just for sipping around the fireplace in winter anymore. The iconic French brandy is surprisingly excellent in cocktails and quite versatile to pair with food as well. In warm weather, try it with ginger ale or with champagne and angostura bitters. Since the mid-19th century, cognac was the spirit of choice for […]
Fall is almost here, which means it’s time to start planning a day trip to one of the many apple orchards and/or pumpkin patches around the Chicago area. Plus, the arrival of fall means there will be plenty of days perfect for snuggling up in a cozy sweater with a good book or the hottest […]
Maybe you’re sick of sandwiches for lunch. Maybe you’re headed to the beach for the day, or don’t want to pay for the snack bar at your local pool. Maybe you’re going hiking or having a picnic in the park. No matter what the activity is, here are some of our favorite packable summer salads […]
