I've been holding on to a brick of Parmesan that my friend brought home from Sardinia for me a few years back. It still tastes so good - if loving it is wrong I never want to be right!

Love and gratitude are the most important ingredients in my kitchen.

Speaking of Kombucha, does anyone have a mother / mushroom? Mine from last year has been sitting a little too long in the fridge.

I couldn't get my beet seeds to germinate! Will try a few direct sow next weekend, and see what happens. Kale has been amazing! The easiest plant to grow in the world!

Frozen berries, Edamame for quick protein fix. Homemade pesto from last summer that I made in a huge batch. Amy's Frozen Pot Pies and Trader Joes Frozen Pizza for those nights when you get home fro...

I've been planning for May 15 as the Chicago frost free date. I think years ago it used to be April 15, but due to inclimate weather over the years, its been pushed forward. Good rule of thumb: aft...

I wish they had not scheduled the event on the SAME night of Artropolis preview openings!

Where could one obtain that cute fruit bowl?

I'm pretty sure that American Apparel makes a Kelly Green throw blanket. Its made out of jersey / sweatshirt material, very soft!

I completely agree with Christine's comments on enjoying black in the morning, and greens / herbal in the evening. I enjoy a strong cup of Mariage Freres in the morning (Love Pleine Lune) and if I'...

Don't forget to try the sister-restaurant across the street, Tre Kronor. Lovely brunch, homemade danishes, omelets, great limpa toast and coffee! Downstairs has an amazing troll mural, and upstairs...

Eating Well... its a great combination of healthful recipes, articles on nutrition and beautiful photographs.

John Waters!

Does anyone remember the store that was in Patina's place before? A woman owned the shop...

The pink one (JFK) is my bedroom! Lovely to see Jason's wonderful work on this wonderful blog.

Side topic - anyone know how to wash a down filled duvet? I'm not a fan of dry cleaning...

This is a long shot, but does anyone remember a wonderful small antique / vintage store that used to be about a block and half north of Ravenswood Antique mall? It seems to have vanished without a ...

I love the Asain Hollywood glamour of these lines, laquered furniture and lushly patterned rugs! Has anyone ever been out to Taliesen in Wisconsin? His pairing of Asain design and artifacts combine...

During our long Chicago winters, I make a nice big pot of soup every Sunday afternoon. The pot makes for a nice, relaxed Sunday dinner, and then keeps me in healthy, quick lunches at work all week!...

I need to buy a new duvet cover and am considering a bamboo / cotton mixture. Does anyone have any good ideas about brands or where I could locate one?