Our next cooking adventure? Stuffed peppers—easy and simple! You can use anything you have in your kitchen. We opted for whole grain rice, a blend of shredded Mexican cheese, mushrooms, onions, garlic powder...
In the last year, H&M has been improving its quality, and subsequently increasing its prices. One of these efforts is the seasonal designer collaboration. The recent collection, launched November 23, is that of Lanvin. "I have...
Pizza, Pizza! One Wednesday night after work my boyfriend and I were struggling to create a dinner that was inventive, yet took under an hour to prepare. We decided to make our fave...
The Thursday before Halloween I received surprise TipsyCake cupcakes in the office from my mother (how "sweet"). Their specialty is custom cakes, such as the spooky lava cake below. The cupcakes were chocolate...
I wanted to like the cupcakes that I heard were delish, at Lakeview's Phoebe's Cupcakes (3327 N. Broadway Ave.), but they just didn't have the sparkle like the others I've tried. They were...
As we get further into fall, hearty dishes start sneaking into our consciousness. Adding a small twist to recipes can make them taste oh-so yummy and won't cause you to loosen your belt....
I feel confident to declare that I have found my favorite cupcakes shop—Molly's (2536 N Clark St). Owner Johnny named his bakery after his third grade teacher who baked cupcakes for her students'...
If you have a taste for cooking up some foreign cuisine, I would recommend visiting Epicurious. If you have a fancy smart phone, use the app. It let's you search by ingredient and...
Channel your inner Clinton Kelly (What Not to Wear) and combat your monster of a clothing pile, overflowing your closet. Bring those barely worn pieces to The 900 Shops (900 N Michigan Ave)...
Layer upon layer of ice made of skim milk, topped with ingredients like fruit and matcha (fine green tea). What a treat! I've heard wonderful things about this Cloud 9 and have walked...
I received a surprise birthday envelope in the mail from Anthropologie. Not only was I gifted with a 15% off card valid for my entire birthday month, but also while taking out the...
Bakin' & Eggs (3120 N Lincoln Ave), a breakfast, lunch and brunch joint in my hood, is delish! The interior is super posh with modern furniture, a baby blue wall and antique ivory...
Flight of Cupcakes Last week's adventure? Taste testing just-opened Sprinkles cupcakes. This week's? Testing competitor More (One East Delaware Place). Walking into the shop, I noticed more frosting, creative design and variety of...
LA-based Sprinkles Cupcakes has finally made it to Chicago. Today was its grand opening. Mobs of people squeezed into the tiny cupcake bar, waiting their turn. After 45 minutes in line, I bought...
.JPG)
Working at a family-owned clock shop, jewelry designer Robin Wiess discovered a raw talent and passion for assembling metal. After attending art school and teaching, Chicago-native Wiess hatched Robin Lynn Designs. Now, after...
For some reason, I've always wondered what it would be like to push a button and have a pool lower down from the ceiling of my folks' giant living room. I picture it would be fun...
Last drizzly Thursday, I walked the streets of Bucktown to RSVP Gallery for a party featuring the full collection of inventive Karen Walker Eyewear. On any other day, RSVP Gallery features a few...
For my last "NightWalk" post, we turn back the hands of time. The beautiful burnt orange and yellows make these designs pop. The reference from the past, whether 20s, 40s or 50s, combined...
.JPG)
