The Scenic Drive Makes a Comeback
Growing up in the seventies, my mom used to make references to people driving slow as “Sunday drivers”. It meant they were meandering and just looking at the scenery, but …
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Wine and Food: How to Pick French Pairings
How do you pair French wines, which can seem luxurious and complex, with everyday dishes? Don’t Panic Let’s break down the barriers first. According to my good friend, Dewey Markham, …
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Easy Gourmet Meals
During this time, your old recipes and favorites might be getting old. Luckily, even with pantry-staple ingredients, you can still make an easy, delicious meal with five ingredients. Try any …
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Badass Breadmaking
Do you suffer from FOMO? Is it driving you nuts wondering what everyone else is doing while they are at home these days? I’m here to tell you: they’re baking …
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The Epicurean’s Guide to Herbs
We all seem to be doing a lot of cooking and eating these days, and one thing that really helps spice things up in any cooking tradition is a fresh …
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Best Indoor Plants for Those Without a Green Thumb
I have always wanted a house filled with plants. I try and I try, and yet I’ve killed more plants than I care to admit. But, I’m proud to say …
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Five Super Easy Ways to Lift Your Spirits
Being kept inside doesn’t have to be a recipe for gloom. Of course, give yourself space to feel whatever emotions you need to, but when you’re in need of an …
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Fashion for the Couch
This morning, I opened my dresser and carefully considered which leggings to select: did I want the softer pair or the ones with the high waist that I love? Then, …
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Lay-Off Lessons in Resilience
The first time my husband was laid off, we had just decided to start trying for a baby. We were standing close together in the kitchen of our first apartment …
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Gen X and Drugs: What Happened?
Most women of a certain age can tell you what your brain looks like … and what it looks like on heroin. That’s because during our childhood, the country declared …
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Things Not to Feel Guilty About During Self-Isolation
Welcome to the new Instagram Envy! It used to be about exotic vacations you couldn’t afford, selfies with celebrities, gorgeous outfits that wouldn’t fit you anyway, and beautiful homes you …
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Chicago Cuisine: More Than Just Deep Dish
While you can’t travel to Chicago right now, you can until then explore a taste of the city virtually. When it comes to what Chicago cuisine entails from non-Chicagoans, there’s …
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Wine 101: Back to Basics
Like many women, I enjoy a glass of wine at the end of a long day. Especially now and, like many women, I suspect, I can get intimidated by everything …
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A Personal Connection and Home Cooking
Ladies, I’ve done it all – vegetarianism, feminism, hairy legs, rejection of female roles, and so far, 14 years of motherhood. I have knocked on Death’s door in malnutrition, and …
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New Hobbies: There’s No Time Like the Present
Last August, an ad in the local paper caught my eye: “Adult piano lessons: It’s not too late, and you are good enough.” I was charmed. I’ve wanted to learn …
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