Farm-to-table, farm-to-fork, field to feast… these are all foodie lingo for the social movement to promote local and regional cuisine, created from lo
Read MoreWe all know there is no shortage of events in the local area, but the Midwest Garlic Fest in Elizabeth, IL is one that you will want to attend. Not on
Read MoreGalena Brew Fest is being held August 10 at Chestnut Mountain in Galena. The entry fee is $25. This gets you 24 sample tickets and a glass ($5 designa
Read MoreFor a moment there, I thought we were going to have to continue to drink warm toddies and big reds. But just as in every year without fail, July comes
Read MoreI scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Okay, so maybe I am aging myself here, but the hot and humid days of July were always made a little
Read MoreThe warm weather is finally upon us; thus, we are in official “summer gatherings” mode. We look forward to the scheduled barbecue or pool party over t
Read MoreRosé: that lovely, soft, yet subtle pink refreshing wine screams nothing but SUMMER! After almost a 30-year “bad rap,” Rosés have finally come back t
Read MoreAs the diet trends of Paleo, Keto, Whole30, and overall low-carb eating continue to dominate in 2019, people are searching for more ways to eat the fo
Read MoreWhat makes a perfect roast chicken? A crisp, crunchy, flavor-filled skin and juicy, tender meat. How do you get this magic combination of crispy on th
Read MoreFebruary is Heart Health Awareness Month. Since I lost my brother recently to a massive heart attack, this month’s awareness is personal. Heart diseas
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