One of my favorite things to do is find inexpensive products we all know and love and find new uses for them. Lately, ice cream cones have been on sale for less than $1.50. It got me…
An easy way to add great flavor to your meals while saving money is making spice blends at home. You’re likely paying a premium for packaged spice blends that contain mostly salt…
Looking for an impressive sweet for your sweethearts on Valentine’s Day? Let’s make creme brulee. Most people assume that because it’s a staple at swanky restaurants it must be…
Monday, Jan. 24, is National Peanut Butter Day in the United States. Yes, there is a day devoted to this most humble of good-for-you foods. Peanut butter is a highly economical source…
Is there such a thing as easy entertaining? When reviewing our busy December days, I admit that in spite of my intentions, parties became a bit of a production with my long to-do lists…
My best cheese fondue memory goes back to a summer in Switzerland, the country of its origin. After hours of hiking trails in the Alps with a French family, we arrived at a charming…
NFL playoffs have got me in a tailgate kind of mood. This week, as I was making my menu, I was anticipating the scrumptious foods of Super Bowl Sunday, but I couldn’t decide between…
Like most folks, I’ve resolved to eat more vegetables in the new year. Here’s an inexpensive and appetizing idea that’s been making my goal much easier. Each weekend, make one…
Pritzker signs executive order responding ...SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed an executive order July 14 requiring ...
Northwest Side parish adopts name ...While “The Saint Who Wore Sneakers” sounds like a summer Disney movie ...
Democratic primary in 9th Congressional ...The ever-growing candidate field for Illinois' 9th Congressional Democratic primary isn’t a ...
Chicago West Side workforce development ...As Aspire Center for Workforce Innovation, the new workforce development and social ...
