Autumn Gardens
Autumn is here and the morning air is now cool and crisp. The gardeners are now out planting borders of cabbages, kales, mums and pansies. As I walk, I love to ...
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Chicken Vesuvio A Chicago Classic
Chicago’s famous deep-dish pizza and its signature hot dogs get lots of attention, but the city has other uniquely delicious dishes like Chicken Vesuvio. ...
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Do you have a television show that you love, but have to watch all on your own? That program that none of your family members can stand. I must confess that I l...
Living Colorfully
Our house was for a moment so clean that she must have done a little happy dance. There was of course that last minute blue marker coloring disaster in my daugh...
The Beauty of Change
“Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself.” Coco Chanel Pumpkin spice lattes may not be available yet, but that hasn’t stopped me from decorating for ...
Pulled Chicken Sandwich with Southwestern Carrot Slaw
I cook with a sense of adventure and fun. Never one to make just the same rotation of dishes I am always trying to push the flavor boundaries and create somethi...
Greek Chicken Skewers
Late summer is a fabulous time to cook. So many vegetables and fruits are in season and the flavors are amazing. I love making big salads that use all of the go...
Celebrating Every Day
The moment I take my red mixer out of the top cabinet, my girls come running. “What are you making?” We love to bake together, but mention the word ...
Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream
Summer days as a kid were made for swimming, playing outside and eating ice cream. I remember going to visit my Dad’s parents every summer. I used to look...
Colorful Summer Doors
It’s hard to think about Chicago summers and not talk about color. The winter snow is now a distant memory and the trees and grass are all a deep summer g...