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The Creative Within
March 12, 2020 The Creative Within Artist Scott Hammond has deep ancestral roots here and believes everyone has the ability to be creative ♦ Even at the age of five, Scott Hammond knew he was going to be an artist.“There’s a famous video of my mom filming us with a camcorder, back in the day,” he said.
2 for the Show
May 9, 2019 2 for the Show Lake Point couple raises award winning chickens ♦ Farming is a lifestyle, not just a hobby — as shown by Joe and Dawn Quintana of Ridgeline Farms in Lake Point. Their farm, which began by accident eight years ago with just a few chickens, has now grown into a successful business that not only wins the Quintanas awards, but shares their love of birds and farming with others. “We got into it completely by accident,” Dawn explained. “We wanted to have some chickens.
Separation with a baby... what happens now? | Lexology
Australia
April 30 2019 The world is waiting with bated breath for the birth of Prince Harry and Meghan's first child, eager to learn all of the details of the birth date, gender and the baby's royal name. Having a baby is an exciting and happy time for many parents. However, where parents separate while the child is still very young or even before the baby is born, it can be difficult to know how best to formulate appropriate arrangements for the child, or children, in their infancy.
Day Of Glory For A Golden Oldie
That arm. Who could forget that arm? In the roar of roars at the 18th green, from behind a Masters scoreboard glittering with the names of golf's power brokers—BALLESTEROS and WATSON and LANGER and KITE—under the sign that said No. 18, beside the huge black letters that read NICKLAUS, next to a red 9, came the arm that had put that number there, the arm that seconds before had placed a red 8 next to NORMAN, and that arm was pumping furiously.
Legacy
March 7, 2019 Legacy Tooele’s Saranell Walk and her family have helped change the sport of archery in Utah ♦ Saranell Walk has spent 50 years of her life doing archery and has helped change the sport in Utah. But above all for Walk, archery is a family legacy, which she prizes more than any of the trophies on her walls. It all began with her husband, Jay, getting a new job in Salt Lake City when both were in their 20s. A coworker of her husband, Jim Pickering, first introduced him to the sport.
Vegan Banana Ice Cream
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Weekly Meal Plan: Savory Beef-Cheddar Pies, Mustard Chicken, and a Baked Potato Bar
The secret to success in this week's meal plan? A huge batch of make-ahead ground beef—that you cook all in one pot. You'll make this versatile, kid-friendly protein on Sunday, setting yourself up for two quick-and-easy dinners this week: beef-and-cheddar hand pies and a cozy Shepherd's pie. And a bonus: at the end of all that, you'll still have two meals' worth of beef left over in the freezer for another time. But you can't live on ground beef alone. What else is in store for you?
Trombone Passion
January 15, 2019 Trombone Passion Jeff Dillon has been working hard to turn his love of the trombone into musical success at Tooele High School ♦ Jeff Dillon of Tooele would like you to know that angels play the trombone. “Every time a trumpet is mentioned in the Bible,” he said, “the Latin translation is actually closer to trombone!” After playing the trombone for about eight years, Dillon, age 17, knows all sorts of interesting facts about the instrument.
Salmon and Bok Choy Green Coconut Curry
Super easy and loaded with flavour. I didn’t adjust anything. Made this several times already. Delicious and quick. The salmon was about 1.25” thick and was perfectly done in 8 minutes. I added a bit of sugar, too. The heat was a little too much for me, although DH was fine with it. Knockout of a dish for how little time it takes. Served over Instant Pot coconut rice.
Horse Bonds
For Lake Point’s Kymberlie Jones, horses are a constant in her life, and that love has led to big wins in Eastern and Western riding competitions ♦ Kymberlie Jones, 15, has an impressive collection of trophies from years of competitive English and Western riding — spurs, horse blankets, belt buckles, and more. But she knows that the real reward of riding is the bonds she has built with her friends, family — and especially her horses — along the way.
Visiting Jackson Park-before it's too late
When I read that the Chicago Park District was pulling down century-old trees in Jackson Park despite a federal lawsuit filed to prevent Obama Center-related construction in the area, a visit there leaped to the top of my must-do list.
Riding for the Win
For Madey Rees, rodeo isn’t just a sport, it’s a way of life. She spends two to three hours every day riding her horses, training for the next rodeo. She’s been riding horses since she was 3 years old and competing since she was 8. Now 13 and in eighth grade, rodeo has become the cornerstone of her life. “She’s always been a natural rider, even from the very beginning,” said Madey’s mother, Kathy. Her natural talent — and plenty of hard work — have proven worth it for Madey, who lives in Erda.
Property: Way, Hey, Tow Them Away
The last four pages of the menu at Joey's Brickhouse, a Lakeview restaurant known for its kitschy decor and all-you-can-drink Tuesday-night pizza special, have nothing to do with food. They're a series of angry e-mails between a woman from Deerfield named Diane and the restaurant's owners, brothers Greg and Joey Morelli. Diane writes that a November night out at the restaurant, at 1258 W. Belmont, was ruined when her car was towed from the parking lot next door.
Is This Man a Monster?
The voice booming through the phone line belongs to Tom Smith, a commander at the Palatine Police Department. Thirteen summers ago, he answered a call reporting a "problem" at Robin's ranch house and stepped into the most gruesome scene he's ever witnessed. Robin, dressed only in shorts and a T-shirt, was sitting on the steps leading to his living room. His legs and feet were splattered with blood.
Nurturing from Nothing
Ten years ago, Jessica Johnson accidentally started a library. It all began in Grantsville. Johnson helped with the Grantsville Library’s summer reading program, helping manage storytime and crafts with the children. She loved it, but with no library or reading program for her children in Stansbury, she wondered, ‘Why wasn’t I doing this for my own community?’ Knowing her community needed reading as much as Grantsville did, Johnson went to work.
Grilled Clambake with Miso-Lime Butter
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Weekly Meal Plan: Chipotle-Lime Steak, Salmon Burgers, and Peanutty Rice Noodles
In this weekly meal plan, you'll save time once again by doubling up on all kinds of dishes. Proteins, salads, and sauces all get made once and divided in half to incorporate into two meals. You'll also save dishwashing time and build flavor by cooking vegetables in the same pan as your proteins. And, yes, you did read this week's grocery list right: you'll need a whopping 12 limes. You'll use them to balance flavors and brighten everything from quesadillas to noodle bowls to steaks.
Lifetime Journey
When Margaret Morris, 90, of Stansbury Park, retired 37 years ago, she knew exactly what she wanted to do with her retirement: she would visit all 50 U.S. state capitols. Her quest began years before that, however, since she grew up in Salt Lake City. As a self-proclaimed history buff, Morris always enjoyed seeing the Utah State Capitol, even as a child. She remembered climbing Ensign Peak with her sisters, having lunch on the lawn of the capitol and admiring the displays inside.
Cocktail Challenge: Sardines
"I have fish and alcohol stewing in my fridge!" Rachael Smith of Bar DeVille announced on my voice mail. Challenged with sardines by Robbie Guevara of the Revel Room, she'd decided to eschew more expected spirits like aquavit, and when she called she was steeping a tin of Matisse sardines and some cayenne pepper in a bottle of Ranchero tequila. Guevara's choice of ingredient for Smith had been inspired by the sardine tattoo that forms a cuff on her left wrist.
How Mordecai chef-owner Matthias Merges helped transform modern fine dining
This week Mike Sula reviews Mordecai , the new fine-dining restaurant that has joined Big Star and Smoke Daddy in the Hotel Zachary, across from Wrigley Field. According to Sula, it's another hit from chef Matthias Merges and his hospitality company, Folkart Management. Merges has been busy lately—it's just six months ago that he and celebrity chef Graham Elliot (, et al) opened the Randolph Street spot Gideon Sweet .
Butter Varieties: Cultured, Compound, and More
With fifteen different types of strained yogurt and a dozen grades of non-homogenized milk available, the dairy aisle is a pretty tough place to navigate these days. But at least there's butter. Simple, made fresh from cows' milk. Make the choice between salted and unsalted and you're pretty much done, right? Not exactly. Like everything else in the grocery store, it isn't just butter anymore. Here's a look at what's available and when to use it.
Women's March: The Sequel, or this time we have a destination | Bleader
In a lot of ways the 2018 Women's March was not much different from the 2017 edition. Again the day was sunny and unseasonably warm, and again people poured into Grant Park from all over Chicago and the suburbs. Pussy hats came out of retirement and signs that had been sitting in closets and basements for the past 364 days got a second life.
Make Chipotle's Cilantro-Lime Rice, Never Leave the House Again
If you want to make a Chipotle burrito at home (you do), you first need to learn how to make Chipotle rice. Yep, I'm talking about that cilantro-speckled limey rice that they keep in a big pot and dole out for burritos and bowls at the Mexican chain restaurant. It's the easiest part of the Chipotle experience to overlook—it's just rice, after all, right? Wrong. Chipotle's rice has this insane butteriness, cut with tangy lime juice and herbaceous cilantro, that makes it so addictive.
Chipotle-Style Cilantro-Lime Rice
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Granola Bars with Dried Fruit and Seeds
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Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Curried Chickpeas and Mushrooms
I don't really get why there are some really bad reviews on this... I thought the recipe sounded a little weird - obviously don't season the mushrooms and chickpeas together and then sit there separating them out on a tray, what a waste of time - but ended up quite liking it. I took a fork off for the weird instructions. I made this recipe exactly as written and it was excellent. I had my doubts about the spinach baking at the last minute but it definitely added something as did the mushrooms.
Rice Noodles with Peanut Sauce, Chicken, and Snap Peas
Made this recipe for a female co-workers several times and she loved it. In my opinion, the recipe is labor intensive but it sure is worth it. The cumin marinade on the chicken and also the cilantro in the dish really makes the flavors pop. I did add garlic and ginger to suit my tastes but everyone loved it. This recipe is in regular rotation. It is fantastic cold from the fridge the next day; I make extras just for this now. This was good and easy, a great weeknight meal.
Fish Packets with Snap Peas, Tomatoes, and Herb Butter
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BBQ Pork Chops with Herb-Butter Corn and Sweet Potatoes
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Chicken and Mushroom Quesadillas with Carrot and Mango Slaw
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Epi Classic Blueberry Muffins
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Pretend You're a B&B Owner and Make These Blueberry Muffins
If you don’t know how to make blueberry muffins, you have to learn. It’s downright un-American not to have this recipe in your repertoire. Taking a bite of a still-warm blueberry muffin is a little bit like getting a hug from your mom. The best part about blueberry muffins? They need not be fancy—in fact they shouldn’t be. Think of a basket of blueberry muffins as a basic amenity for a lazy weekend morning with family. Here’s how to make them, step by step: Start by preheating your oven to 375°F.
All hail Steve Stone, the conscience of Chicago baseball | Best of Chicago 2017 | Reasons to love Chicago | Chicago Reader
I became a baseball fan at the back end of the bar of the Deadwood, in Iowa City, Iowa. It was 1985, the Cubs had just missed getting into the World Series the year before, and a quasi-boyfriend from Chicago initiated me, teaching me the basics of stats and keeping score. With a bunch of us huddled up, drinking Old Style, making jokes, and occasionally cheering, it was kinda like being a bleacher bum—we just had our necks craned up at a TV.
Selam Ethiopian Kitchen brings it raw | Restaurant Review | Chicago Reader
Let's say you've gone to war in the mountains. You and your men have a chance for a breather. You've found a secluded spot, easily defensible, near water and not far from a few cowherds, from whom you've liberated one of their fattest animals. Everybody's hungry and it's time to make camp. The enemy's not far, but you don't know exactly where he is. He doesn't know where you are either, but you definitely don't want to attract his attention—so no fires, guys, sorry.
Farewell to the Reader wizard behind the curtain | Bleader
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Dining out—way out | Food & Drink Feature | Chicago Reader
Suburbia can't catch a break. The lifelong urbanite's scorn of the sprawling cultural wasteland is palpable, and suburban-born, restless, creative types going back to Hemingway can't wait to escape. Can we get over these biases? At least in terms of food?
Delight in the belly of the beast at Pro Samgyubsal | Restaurant Reviews | Chicago Reader
Three-layered flesh" is the translation of the Korean word samgyeopsal, or what English speakers refer to less vividly as pork belly. Meat, fat, and skin stack up as the most popular cut on the grill among Koreans, and you can find it at pretty much every barbecue house in the city and suburbs.
Spilt Milk in Logan Square pays homage to the classic corner bar | Food & Drink Column | Chicago Reader
Logan Square needs another cocktail bar like it needs yet another coffee shop. The neighborhood is already home to Billy Sunday, the Whistler, Lost Lake, Scofflaw, Mezcaleria Las Flores, and Best Intentions (not to mention all the restaurants with deep cocktail lists).
GT Prime, a steak house in name only | Restaurant Reviews | Chicago Reader
Traditionally, the classic American steak house has been the restaurant of American individualism, or perhaps selfishness. You may share that shrimp cocktail appetizer, or the side of creamed spinach, with your boys in flannel suits, but when it comes down to the main attraction, what's mine is mine, and what's yours is yours. Keep your paws off my T-bone, dog, or I'll go for your throat.
Parachute’s staff meal is a family affair | Food & Drink Feature | Chicago Reader
At Parachute, the term "family meal" can be taken literally. Chef-owners Beverly Kim and Johnny Clark are husband and wife, but it's a family affair in other respects as well. On a recent Thursday at 4 PM, before the Avondale restaurant's 5 PM opening, Kim's aunt came in with a bag of fresh herbs from her garden, which she handed over with a tender look at her pregnant niece.
The private off-menu staff meals of Chicago’s top restaurants
The food a restaurant serves its employees during a shift is usually called "family meal." (In industry parlance, the article is always conspicuously absent; the typically casual, buffet-style spread isn't "a family meal" or "the family meal"—it's just "family meal.") The phrase conjures the image of the restaurant staff as one big clan—from the marquee chef to the lowly dishwasher, the seasoned front-of-house manager on down to the humble cub busboy—all breaking bread together before they...
Smyth is right at home among Chicago’s temples to high gastronomy | Restaurant Reviews | Chicago Reader
Chicago is in the midst of a surge in high-ticket tasting menus in restaurants operated by husband-and-wife teams. Chef Noah Sandoval and wife Cara Sandoval opened Oriole earlier this summer. Elske, from Blackbird vets David and Anna Posey, is on its way. And from chef John Shields and pastry chef Karen Urie Shields there's Smyth.
Dumpling Fest promises a Wrapper's Delight | Bleader | Chicago Reader
For the legions of Chicago bacon-lovers, Baconfest has become one of the city's most glorious rites of spring, a weekend-long bacchanal of smoked pork belly in all its multifarious forms, limited only by the imaginations of the local chefs who take on the awesome responsibility of producing small plates for the thousands of guests who stream through the UIC Forum. But is Baconfest founder Seth Zurer content? Can a man live on just one favorite food alone?
In praise of the cheap seats at White Sox park
It wasn't just the elotes or the enticing smell of fried peppers and onions that got me. It was the diverse crowd of fans wholly intent on the ballgame. It was the summer of 2000 and I'd just moved to Chicago. I was at my first game on the south side, there to see the great pitcher Pedro Martinez (then with the Red Sox), but also to see the scrappy White Sox team that would make it to the playoffs that year, albeit briefly.
After 40 years, Black History Month’s abolition is overdue
On February 28, Chris Rock hosts the 88th Academy Awards ceremony—the “White BET Awards,” he tweeted last month, when for the second year in a row there were no black nominees in prominent categories and #OscarsSoWhite was taking off again. Black History Month is like Chris Rock. It seems #AmericanHistorySoWhite we need something to acknowledge that, yes, there are black people here too. Ergo, Black History Month.
Make a River Roast dinner for two last for weeks
It's a good thing I didn't reread Mike Sula's review of River Roast before my boyfriend and I headed there for his birthday dinner (his choice).
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Hubbard Street Dance Chicago is killing it
Last year Hubbard Street Dance Chicago won kudos and a bunch of new fans with, a collaboration with Second City. I liked the show, though I found it a bit corny, and thought the dancers more than held their own.
Sexism is alive and well in 21st-century sportscasting
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Cocktail Challenge: Parmigiano Reggiano
“At first I was excited. It’s one of my favorite foods,” said Old Town Pour House bartender Karl Fernandez of his challenge, Parmigiano Reggiano. “Then I realized how difficult it would be to use.” Taking a page from challenger Brendan Smith, who based his own drink on honey-mustard gelato, Fernandez made an ice cream with the cheese. “It has an extremely strong flavor,” he admitted.
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