Here’s the thing about being 32 and single: the same hotels or resorts that make for a beautiful solo vacay are perfect for a romantic weekend of sun and fun with a special someone. Luckily, when you’re in a place like Delray Beach — more specifically, The Seagate Hotel & Spa — it absolutely doesn’t matter. The Seagate is a luxurious retreat that offers the comforts of a resort with the intimacy of a boutique hotel, befitting for a solo getaway, a girls’ weekend or…
I have a very Irish last name but know very little about the actual Irish culture. I know they have a soccer team. I know that Guiness comes from Ireland. And I know that the flag is a vibrant green, white and orange. I also know that the arts play a great role in the lives of the Irish – they’re famous for bagpipes. Or wait – maybe that’s Scotland? See? I have a lot to learn.…
Six Spring Appetizers for Entertaining [Spinach, Kale and Artichoke Dip]
Cooking for a Crowd, Recipes, Small Plates & Snacks March 9, 2016
People will tell you that their favorite season is fall, myself included. However, when we start to wax poetic about leaves changing and apple cider and boots and sweaters and pumpkin doughnuts, we often forget how seriously gratifying it is when winter turns to spring. Seeing leaves on the trees again, leaving the house without a jacket on, and daylight lasting past 6:00 p.m. are serious competition to the pumpkin spice latte. …
You could say that as the founder of Paramount Events, Jodi Fyfe is somewhat of a local Martha Stewart. In 2011, with a restaurant and hospitality management degree from Kendall College in addition to 20 years of experience under her belt, the Oak Park mom of two finally decided that Chicago’s catering scene was especially ready for a shake-up.…
I’m a big fan of the good old fashioned family business. I’m an even bigger fan of good old fashioned family businesses created to help improve the lives of people with chronic medical needs. Julie Bombacino, who founded her company Real Food Blends with her husband Tony, is proof that necessity really is the “mother” of all invention. Originally inspired by her young son AJ, who is tube-fed, Julie created Real Food Blends to provide 100% real food meals for people with feeding tubes, offering a whole…