Thanksgiving is one of our family’s favorite holidays. We are thankful that our children, their spouses and our grandson are coming here for the traditional turkey dinner. Over the years I have attempted to change one of the side dishes for something new, but I always get the same response: “Don’t change anything; we love […]
The holiday season is a time to create lasting memories with friends and family, partake in outdoor activities, and enjoy delicious meals. But of course, life rarely goes as planned. As you begin this special time of year, heed these expert words of advice to help keep your holidays injury-free, healthy and relatively sane. Avoid the Emergency Room During the […]
What: Donate a box or a bag of groceries to low-income families at Good News Partners in Rogers Park. Where: 1600 W. Jonquil Terrace, Chicago When: Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27, anytime between 9 a.m. and noon. How: Collect and donate Thanksgiving baskets or bags consisting of canned goods, canned meats, fruits and vegetables and drop them […]
Thanksgiving is the holiday that most gourmands adore and anticipate with great culinary excitement. While we’re thankful for the bounty of comfort foods that bring generations together, we’re also grateful for the freedom in wine selections. Don’t sweat over what to pair with the classic Turkey Day meal. The first rule is to drink what […]
Pinterest is a veritable cornucopia of visual inspiration! So, with Thanksgiving right around the corner, we’ve been scouring the boards for delightfully clever, totally unique and ultra chic (read: not at all cheesy!) décor ideas to help you throw a fabulous Thanksgiving fete. These are a few of our faves: 1. White Pumpkins: Eschew the typical […]
Sigh. Thanksgiving. The pressure! It’s the biggest food holiday of the year, and it’s your turn to host. Again. Clearly you need a strategy to make your life easier, and here it is: delegate. Why stress? If you’re determined to eat at home, but don’t have the time (or the inclination) to make this massive […]
Though the traditional Thanksgiving meal centers around the turkey, it’s often the foods that surround it that are the tastiest at the table. In fact, turkey is the perfect silent partner to these star side dish recipes from top chefs on the North Shore and in Chicago. There are both simple and more intricate […]
Pinterest is a veritable cornucopia of visual inspiration. So with Thanksgiving right around the corner, we’ve been scouring the boards for delightfully clever, totally unique and ultra chic (read: not at all cheesy!) décor ideas to help you throw a fabulous Thanksgiving fete. Below are a few of our faves: 1. White Pumpkins: Eschew the typical […]
We get it. Everyone splurges on Thanksgiving, and you should! But now you have a fridge full of leftovers tempting you to indulge in your turkey day feast all over again, so we’ve found a few solutions so you can have your turkey and eat it too. Eat: Turkey wrap with cranberries Skip: Turkey […]
Looking to give back this Thanksgiving? We’ve got a few options for you right here on the North Shore. 1. New Trier Food Pantry Where: 739 Elm St., Winnetka When: November 12-19 What: Donate a basket of fresh produce. Suggested items include: apples, oranges, potatoes, broccoli, salad dressing, coffee, and tea. 2. Creatively Caring Where: […]
