Cold day, hot coffee at City Grounds

You guessed it! Tami and I are back for our Writer's Anonymous workshop and, each time we meet, I feel like we are more efficient.  This week we are in Lincoln Park at City Grounds on Dickens, just west of Lincoln.  This place is fantastic.  I wouldn't call it cozy or warm but what it lacks [...]

How do you sauté?

If you're my sister, you do it in your stilettos! Chloe's mom, Lizzy, just launched her new blog, Sautéing in Stilettos, where she posts about everything from her favorite slow cooker recipes to color blocking.  A realistic shopper, Lizzy is always in search of a good deal and is more than happy to share her findings [...]

Seconds, please!

  Last month I had the honor of, once again, shooting the Foundation Fighting Blindness' Artistry of Wine event at Green Acres Country Club in Northbrook, IL.  Like last year, there was plenty of delicious food from several local restaurants!